This post is co-authored by Ryan McDougall, Vice President, LinkedIn Consumer Marketing.
College is fast paced. Classes, essays, research, clubs, plus job and internship applications—it’s a lot! That’s why we’ve put together something special just for students—a limited time offer that helps you study smarter, stand out in your job search, and turn your ambitions into reality.
In October of 2025, we launched our ultimate AI productivity plan: Microsoft 365 Premium, and LinkedIn Premium Career has been helping individuals unlock their next professional opportunity for years.
And now, for a limited time, eligible higher education students can get 12 months free of both Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career—two powerful subscriptions working together to support your success and jumpstart your career.
Additional terms apply.
AI is now a foundational layer of education—critical for every college student as they prepare for a rapidly changing world of work. Higher-education students are among the most active users of consumer AI services, and this offer is designed to give you premium tools to help refine your original thoughts and support you beyond the classroom.
With Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career together, you get powerful productivity tools—including Researcher and Analyst agents, extensive AI usage limits, and productivity apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with Copilot built in. Plus, get LinkedIn career resources to help build skills, grow your network, and prepare for future opportunities; all in one offer crafted for students in mind.
What’s included in the subscriptions
Microsoft 365 Premium: Your AI-powered study and productivity toolkit
Microsoft 365 Premium includes the productivity apps you know—Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook—but supercharged with Copilot built in, extensive AI usage, and exclusive Copilot features.
Deliver your best work
- Proofread and edit projects and communications quickly with Copilot in Word and Outlook
- Organize notes into presentations and talk tracks with Copilot in PowerPoint
- Improve resumes and cover letters with AI recommendations from Copilot in Word
Learn and research more efficiently
- Explore complex topics with Researcher in Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Organize your notes and generate flashcards from Copilot in OneNote
- Make sense of data quickly and easily with Analyst in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot in Excel
- Convert class notes into study guides with Copilot in Word and PowerPoint
Plus get security and cloud storage you can trust
- 1 TB of cloud storage to keep your documents and photos with you
- Microsoft Defender advanced security for your personal data and devices
- OneDrive ransomware protection
This is the same productivity suite that many professionals use in the workplace, and it works alongside other software solutions you get from your school.
LinkedIn Premium Career: Land the job or internship you want
LinkedIn Premium Career helps you stand out, connect with hiring managers, and gain insider insights into where you’ll thrive.
Gain exclusive insights
- See who’s viewed your profile, including recruiters and hiring managers
- Access insights on how you compare to other applicants for the jobs you want
- Get AI-powered insights into more than 350,000 companies
Reach recruiters directly
- Message hiring managers and recruiters with five InMail credits per month
- Confidently craft outreach with AI message drafts
Stand out for relevant jobs and internships
- Find and apply to jobs where you’d be a top applicant
- Increase your chances of hearing back by marking a job as your top choice
- Strengthen your profile with the help of AI
Develop the skills you need
- Get personalized career advice with AI-powered coaching
- Master a new skill or earn a professional certification with access to more than 24,000 expert-led courses
- Attend exclusive live events with industry experts
Together, these tools help you present your strongest, most confident self during internship and job applications.
Sign up for Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career now
The Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career student offer is your all-in-one AI-powered plan designed to help students excel in every aspect of campus life, from writing research papers and organizing class notes to creating standout presentations and applying for internships and jobs. With extensive AI usage, cutting-edge productivity apps with Copilot built-in, exclusive Copilot features, and LinkedIn tools to help you up-level your job applications and build your network, it’s the things you need to stay ahead—whether you’re in class, managing a student business, or preparing for your next big opportunity.
Additional tools and resources to help you become career-ready
The Microsoft Student Ambassadors program connects you with a global network, offering opportunities to develop practical AI, digital, and leadership skills, while Microsoft Applied Skills, offered at no cost, and discounted Microsoft Certification exams provide a way to prove career-ready skills to employers.
Learn more about how we’re partnering with colleges and universities through strategic programs and resources that help prepare you for career success in an AI-driven world.
