Student Discounts for Streaming and Subscriptions 2026

Student discounts on streaming and subscriptions exist for music services, but far from every provider offers one: Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer have a student plan, while Netflix shows none on its German page. This overview gives prices only where we could verify them on the provider’s page. The detail pages are in German.

The key points

• Music streaming has the clearest student plans: Spotify and Apple Music each state 6.99 euros per month, Deezer 5.99 euros after one free month.
• At Spotify and Apple Music the plans run for up to 4 years, after which you move to the individual price.
• Verification is re-checked every year, via SheerID at Spotify and via UNiDAYS at Deezer.
• For Netflix the German page shows no student plan, and for Disney Plus, Audible, Duolingo and Babbel we could not document one.
• UNiDAYS and Student Beans are verification platforms; registration is free of charge.

Which streaming and subscription services have a student plan?

For software and apps see the overview of software and apps (in German); for AI services see AI tools for students (in German).

How much difference does a student plan make for music streaming?

Prices come from the German provider pages (October 2026). The calculation is an assumption: you use the plan for the full 48 months, the maximum duration at Spotify and Apple Music.

At both services the first month is free of charge according to the provider; this is not included in the calculation. The figures show the price gap, not whether you need the service. At Apple Music, Apple TV is included in the student plan at no extra cost; according to the page, Family Sharing is not possible.

How does verification work?

• SheerID: Spotify checks status via SheerID, through a university portal login or a certificate of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung). Only universities listed in the form are accepted.
• UNiDAYS: Deezer requires UNiDAYS, an age of 18 to 25 and residence in a listed country. Germany is on the list.
• University email: UNiDAYS checks the university automatically, otherwise a student ID is enough. Student Beans names the university email domain or a student ID.
• Apple Music: the page requires proof of student status but names no provider.

Practical tip: keep your current certificate of enrolment ready as a PDF. Without valid proof the plan is not renewed and the subscription falls back to the individual price.

Are there student subscriptions for newspapers?

Yes, but publishers’ pages could not be retrieved consistently. For DIE ZEIT the offer page lists print at 4.30 euros per issue, cancellable monthly. For SPIEGEL and Handelsblatt the student pages we checked were not reachable. Check these offers directly with the publisher and note whether the subscription automatically moves to the standard price.

What happens after your studies?

At Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer the student plan ends when eligibility ends or after four years at most (Deezer: after 12 months without re-verification). You then move automatically to the individual plan. Cancel in time or switch plans if you no longer need the service. Note also that introductory prices, such as the free first month at Deezer, move to the price that applies afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

Is Netflix cheaper for students?

The German Netflix page shows no student plan. According to the page, plans range from 6.99 to 21.99 euros per month. Check the page before booking because plans change.

Can I keep Spotify Student after graduating?

No. According to the provider, the student plan runs for up to 4 years and only with valid proof. Afterwards you move to Premium Individual at 12.99 euros per month.

Do I need UNiDAYS or Student Beans?

Only if a provider or partner discount requires it, for example Deezer. Both platforms are free to register with but confirm your status again every year. Proton, for instance, names Student Beans as a proof route.

Does the student plan also apply to doctoral candidates?

That depends on the provider’s terms. Enrolment at a recognised university usually counts. Read the terms on the provider page and keep your certificate of enrolment ready.

Is the Prime Student plan worthwhile?

According to the excerpt of Amazon’s landing page there are six months free, then 4.49 euros per month or 44.90 euros per year. Check the figures directly on amazon.de before booking.

What to do now

1. Decide which services you use regularly and drop the rest.
2. Open the provider page and compare the student and individual plans.
3. Have your university account or certificate of enrolment ready for verification.
4. Note the renewal date in your calendar, usually after 12 months.
5. Cancel or change the plan in good time before your studies end.

Related guides

• Student Discounts: How to Verify and Save
• Student status benefits, discounts and services
• Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs
• Student discounts for software and apps
• AI tools for students

Sources: Spotify, Premium Student (October 2026) · Apple, Apple Music for students (October 2026) · Deezer, student offer (October 2026) · UNiDAYS Germany (October 2026) · Student Beans, how it works (October 2026)

Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.