Short answer: DIE ZEIT names a print price of 4.30 euros per issue on its offer page for students. According to the page, the subscription can be cancelled monthly. The target group is students and people under 30 (U30), and a student certificate is required as proof. Last updated: October 2026, offers change often.
According to its offer page, DIE ZEIT offers its own subscription for students. This guide shows who the offer is meant for, what the page says about the price, which proof the publisher requires and what to check before you subscribe.
Key points at a glance
- Print: 4.30 euros per issue according to the offer page.
- The page states a 46 percent saving compared with the single-issue price.
- The subscription can be cancelled monthly.
- Target group: students and people under 30 (U30).
- Proof: a student certificate. The exact procedure is shown on the order page.
- According to the page, there is a bonus of a 15 euro IKEA voucher.
Offer at a glance
| Service | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIE ZEIT for students (print, with ZEITmagazin and ZEIT Campus) | 46 percent saving against the regular price according to the page, amount not stated | 4.30 euros per issue | Cancellable monthly | Student certificate according to the offer page |
The price comes from the publisher’s offer page, last updated October 2026. Whether the print offer includes further components such as a digital offer must be checked on the page itself.
Assumption: you receive four issues per month. That comes to 17.20 euros per month (4 times 4.30 euros).
Who can use the subscription?
According to the offer page, the offer is aimed at students and people under 30. Whether your student status is sufficient depends on the proof that the publisher requires.
The page lists the offer for Germany. Whether a particular university or study model plays an additional role is not stated in the information.
How to activate the offer
- Open the page abo.zeit.de/studierendenabo, where the offer is described.
- Check whether price, duration and cancellation are clearly stated there. If one of these is missing, ask the publisher before you order.
- Have your student certificate ready. The order process shows which form is accepted.
- Only subscribe when the conditions are shown in full.
- Note when a new proof is due, if the publisher requires one.
What happens after your studies?
Student subscriptions are tied to your status. Whether DIE ZEIT offers a transition after your studies or starts a standard tariff is not confirmed. Because the subscription can be cancelled monthly, ending it is easier than with an annual term. Still, check the terms before you subscribe.
An overview of trial months and student subscriptions is in the guide on trial months and student subscriptions.
When is a student subscription worthwhile?
Whether the subscription pays off depends on how often you actually read the issues. If you read all four issues in a month, you pay 4.30 euros per issue. If you read only one, you pay correspondingly more per issue you read.
A simple calculation over one quarter helps: count how many issues you really read and divide the amount paid for the delivered issues by that number. This shows whether the subscription fits your everyday life alongside seminars and a part-time job.
Also watch the notice period. The page states that the subscription can be cancelled monthly. The exact form of cancellation is set out in the publisher’s terms, which you should read before you subscribe.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the offer without a university email address?
The page names a student certificate. Whether a university email address is sufficient is not confirmed. If in doubt, ask the publisher which proof it accepts before you pay.
What is the student price?
For print, the offer page states 4.30 euros per issue. Prices can change, so the status on the publisher page on the day of your order applies.
Does the offer also apply to people under 30 who do not study?
The page names people under 30 as a target group. How the age limit and the proof are set out is stated in the publisher’s terms.
Can I pause the subscription?
The offer page does not say whether a subscription can be paused. The statement that the subscription can be cancelled monthly is the reliable one. You can rely on it if you read less during an exam period.
What happens if I drop out of my studies?
Student offers depend on your status. How DIE ZEIT handles a dropout or a change is not confirmed. Clarify this with the publisher before you subscribe so that you do not lose access you still need.
What to do now
- Check price, duration and cancellation on the publisher page.
- Have your student certificate ready.
- Work out how many issues you actually read before you subscribe.
- Note the date on which you want to review the subscription.
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Sources: DIE ZEIT, offer for students (last updated October 2026, retrieved October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
