Apple Music for students is a discounted subscription that Apple offers on its German website. If you are enrolled at a university, you pay significantly less than for the individual plan and get Apple TV included. This guide shows what Apple states, how the proof works and which points remain open.
Short answer: Apple Music costs students 6.99 euros per month instead of 11.99 euros for the individual plan. According to Apple, the plan lasts up to four years during your studies. New subscribers get the first month free. You must prove your student status through your university. Apple TV is included. Last updated: October 2026, offers change often.
The Most Important Points
- Student price: 6.99 euros per month. According to Apple, the individual plan costs 11.99 euros per month.
- According to Apple, the plan lasts up to four years during your studies. After that, the subscription continues at the individual price.
- New subscribers get the first month free.
- Apple TV is included in the student subscription at no extra cost and ends with your student status.
- Your student status must be confirmed by your university or college.
Offer at a Glance
Status of the information: October 2026, source is Apple’s German Apple Music page. Empty cells mean that Apple does not state the value.
| Service | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Music for students | 11.99 euros per month (individual) | 6.99 euros per month | up to 4 years during studies | Student status confirmed by university or college |
| Apple Music, first month | not stated separately | free for new subscribers | 1 month | as above |
| Apple TV (included) | not stated separately | included at no extra cost in the student plan | as long as the subscription lasts | as Apple Music |
What does Apple Music cost for students?
The student plan costs 6.99 euros per month. The individual plan costs 11.99 euros per month. According to Apple, new subscribers get the first month free. If you already subscribe, check in your account whether the student price is shown before you switch.
Apple TV is included in the student subscription. Apple does not mention a separate student subscription for Apple TV. The price applies to one person, as the table shows. The page does not name a family plan, so if you need a plan for several people, check the terms in your account yourself.
How long does the student plan last?
According to Apple, the plan remains valid for up to four years during your studies. After that, the subscription continues at the price for individuals. The page says nothing about an annual review. Do not rely on an automatic extension, but check your account regularly.
What proof do you need?
Your student status must be confirmed by your university or college. The offer applies only to students at a college or university. Pupils at school are not covered. The page does not say which route is used for the confirmation. You will see the process at checkout.
Upload only the documents that checkout requests, and do not share data beyond what the proof requires.
Is Apple Music worth it as a student?
That depends on how long you stream music and whether Apple TV matters to you. Example, assumption: you use Apple Music for 24 months on the student plan. That costs 167.76 euros. On the individual plan it would be 287.76 euros, so 120 euros more. The free first month is not included in this calculation.
If you do not use Apple TV, compare other music services before you decide. The guide on music streaming for students linked below gives an overview.
How to activate the offer
The following steps are based on the information on Apple’s page. The checkout may differ, because Apple adjusts its offers.
- Check whether you are enrolled at a university or college. Schools are not covered by the offer.
- Open Apple’s German Apple Music page via apple.com/de and choose the student subscription.
- Submit proof of your student status as the checkout requests it.
- If you are a new subscriber, use the first month for free.
- After confirmation, check that the student price and Apple TV are shown in your account.
What happens after your studies?
The student subscription ends once you are no longer eligible or you do not renew it. Access to Apple TV also ends at that point. From then on you pay the individual price of 11.99 euros per month, if you want to keep using Apple Music.
Plan the transition early so you know what applies from the cut-off date, and check in your account which price is shown beforehand. If you want to keep listening after your studies, you can move to the individual plan. Its price appears in the overview above.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Apple Music as a pupil?
No. The offer is aimed at students at a college or university. Apple does not list an offer for pupils on this page.
Is Apple TV available on its own for students?
According to Apple, there is no separate student subscription for Apple TV. Access is only included in the student subscription of Apple Music.
What does the plan cost after the first month?
According to Apple, Apple Music costs 6.99 euros per month on the student plan. The plan applies for up to four years during your studies.
Do I have to prove my student status every year?
The page gives no details. Check in your account whether and when a new confirmation is required.
What happens if I change university?
The page says nothing about this. Whether a new proof becomes necessary after a change is not described there. Check in your account whether your status still fits before the next billing period starts.
What to do next
- Decide whether Apple Music or another music service suits you better.
- Compare the prices on apple.com/de directly before you subscribe.
- Check whether you really need Apple TV before you choose the plan.
- Note the expected end of your student status in your calendar.
Related reading
- Music streaming during your studies: Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer compared
- Apple Education for students: offer, price and use in your studies
- Spotify Premium Student: price, eligibility and verification
- Student discounts for streaming and subscriptions: Spotify, YouTube, Apple and more
Sources: Apple, Apple Music for students, Germany (status October 2026); Apple, education offers for students, Germany (status October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
