YouTube Premium Student is the student offer for YouTube Premium. It is aimed at students who want to use the service at a lower price and requires proof of enrolment. This guide shows what Google says on its help page about duration, verification and countries. This guide does not state a monthly price because Google does not give one on the page checked. For an overview of streaming offers for students, see student discounts for streaming and subscriptions.
Short answer: Google lists Germany for student memberships of up to four consecutive years. Eligibility is checked through SheerID, and it must be confirmed again every year. The Google help page does not state a monthly price. Check it on the YouTube page before you sign up. Last updated: October 2026. Offers change often.
Key points
- According to Google’s help page, Germany is one of the countries with student memberships.
- The membership lasts for up to four consecutive years.
- The check runs through SheerID. Your university must be recognised by SheerID.
- Eligibility must be confirmed again every year.
- The Google help page does not state a current monthly price. Check the YouTube page before you sign up.
Offer at a glance
The table shows what Google states on its help page. Empty cells mean that the page does not give the value.
| Offer | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Premium for students | Not stated in the Google help page | Not stated in the Google help page | Up to 4 consecutive years | SheerID, annual confirmation |
Who is eligible?
Google requires that you are enrolled at a university recognised by SheerID. The help page does not say whether full-time study is mandatory. If you study part-time, for example, check this during sign-up or directly with Google.
For how verification providers work and which proofs are usually requested, read Student verification explained.
How do you activate the offer?
- Open the YouTube page for students and check whether your university is recognised by SheerID.
- Sign in with your Google account. Use the account you plan to keep long term.
- Enter your university and follow the check by SheerID.
- If the check fails, SheerID can help by email, according to Google’s help page.
- Set a reminder for the annual confirmation so that the plan does not end unnoticed.
What happens after your studies?
The membership ends after four consecutive years at the latest. After that, the regular price that Google charges then applies. If you are no longer studying or cannot complete the annual confirmation, the student plan ends.
For what matters with subscriptions after your student status ends, read When student status ends: subscriptions, licences and deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
How much does YouTube Premium cost for students?
The Google help page does not state the monthly price. No price is documented on the YouTube page either. Press reports mention amounts that contradict each other and have changed recently, so they are not adopted here. The YouTube page shows the current amount at checkout.
How long do I get the student price?
Google states up to four consecutive years. During this time you must confirm your status every year.
Do I have to prove again every year that I am studying?
Yes, according to Google’s help page, eligibility must be confirmed annually. The procedure runs through SheerID.
Does the offer also apply to students from abroad?
Google lists Germany among the countries with student memberships. Whether your university is recognised is shown by the check with SheerID. The help page does not give a detailed full list of countries.
What happens if my university is not recognised?
In that case you cannot use the student offer through that university, according to the Google help page. For questions about verification, SheerID can be reached by email, as the help page states. Check early whether your university is recognised.
Is there an offer for YouTube Music as well?
The Google help page covers YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium. It does not state the prices for the music version, so check the page directly before you decide.
How do you check the price properly?
Because the Google help page gives no monthly price, two places are worth a look: the YouTube page for students and the figures shown to you after you sign in. Compare these numbers with the plan you would otherwise pay. Check whether a price applies permanently or only for an introductory period.
Which proofs the check accepts becomes clear during the process itself. Keep current documents about your enrolment ready so that the check succeeds the first time. If you change your course or take a break, eligibility should be checked again before you rely on it.
Next steps
- Check first whether your university is recognised by SheerID.
- Compare the price on the YouTube page with the amount you pay now.
- Set up a reminder for the annual confirmation.
- Plan the switch to the regular plan or the cancellation before your studies end.
Related guides
- Student discounts for streaming and subscriptions
- Music streaming for students
- Subscription check for students
- Student verification explained
Sources: Google Help: Student discount for YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium (as of October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
