Exclusive discounts and more
With the free Unity Student plan, you’ll receive:
- The latest version of the Unity Pro Editor
- A free Odin Inspector and Validator education license
- A premium Synty asset bundle
- Access to the Unity Cloud ecosystem
Apply for the Unity Student plan
Build the skills you need for AR/VR, games, and more
Learn how to create interactive experiences with Unity, the real-time 3D software and workflows professionals use in industries like gaming, architecture, engineering, automotive, and entertainment.
Free Odin license to optimize your workflow
Unlock a free Odin Inspector and Validator license with your Unity Student plan to save thousands of development hours. Inspect and modify variable values in real-time, accelerate debugging, and catch and correct coding mistakes to streamline your development workflow.
Accelerate your project with the Student asset bundle
Spend less time developing assets from scratch and more time bringing your game visions to life. Plus, kickstart your projects with a free Synty asset bundle, including characters, environments, and more.
Make your dream job a reality
Whether your goal is to build the next mobile blockbuster or reimagine how companies visualize their products, Unity unlocks the future. Prince of Persia and Demeo were made in Unity. Lexus, Microsoft, and ebay power their work with Unity. What will you create?
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
This plan is available for students who are 16 years and older and are enrolled in an accredited educational institution. Students must provide consent to the collection and processing of their personal information when applying for the license.
A student needs to be currently enrolled in educational classes that earn credit towards a diploma, degree, or professional license.
Access and Verification
- Apply for the Student plan on this page: Unity Student Plan
- Choose either "Post-Secondary" or "Secondary" based on your academic status.
- Create a new Unity ID or log in with your existing one.
- Complete the SheerID verification form by providing your academic details and any necessary documentation.
- After SheerID verifies your eligibility, you will receive instructions to redeem your Student plan by email. Once you redeem your plan, you will find instructions on how to download the Unity Hub and the Unity Editor.
- Check your email for the Student license key and plan benefits.
- Activate your Student license in the Unity Hub using the received license key. Instructions for activation can be found in this support article.
For help with SheerID verification, please contact SheerID support.
In most cases, verification is instantaneous. If additional documents are needed, SheerID will email you. If verification takes longer than five business days, please contact SheerID for assistance.
You can only associate one Unity ID with your Unity Student plan. For changing emails associated with your Unity ID, follow these instructions.
The Unity Student plan is free and intended for individual students to use on their personal computers. For classroom and lab needs, your institution can apply for the free Education Grant license instead. This way, students can utilize the Student Plan on their personal devices, while the Education Grant License can be used for classroom and lab computers.
Usage
Yes! You can sign up using your existing Unity ID and personal email. You don’t need a school email to sign up. After SheerID verification, activate your new license via Preferences in the Unity Hub with the emailed license key. Refer to this support article for more details.
Yes! You can log in to Unity from any computer, including at school. Projects created with a Student plan can only be accessed with your Student plan account, not with other accounts like PE (Personal) or EGL (Education Grant License).
No, but your friends and classmates can sign up for their own free Unity Student plan if they are part of an educational institution.
The Unity Student plan is valid for one year. You may renew for another year upon expiration. Students can keep renewing while actively enrolled in an educational institution.
The Unity Student plan is valid for one year. Students can renew anytime after it expires or 60 days prior to avoid interruption.
Comparing Licenses
The Unity Student plan is free and allows individual students to learn and create with Unity at home or school on their personal devices. The Education Grant license is for institutions that need to install Unity on institutional computers, such as in classrooms or labs.
Student/Educator Plan
✔️Free, Unity Pro Editor
✔️Free Synty Asset
✔️Asset Store Benefits
✔️Odin Inspector/Validator
✔️Version Control (3 seats, 5GB storage)
❌No education watermark
❌Not available for deployment on multiple computers (ie: classroom/lab)
Education Grant License
✔️Free, Unity Personal Edition Editor
✔️Education watermark
✔️Available for deployment on multiple computer (ie: classroom/lab)
❌No Synty Asset, Asset Store Discounts, Odin Inspector/Validator, Version Control
Unity Personal License (PE)
✔️Free, Unity PE Editor
✔️Version Control (3 seats, 5GB storage)
❌No education watermark
❌Not available for deployment on multiple computers (ie: classroom/lab)
❌No Synty Asset, Asset Store Discounts, Odin Inspector/Validator
The Unity Student Plan offers a number of benefits including discounts, free offerings, resources and access to the latest version of the Unity Editor. Student Plan is free to access and renewable for verified students.
Commercialization
Yes, you can commercialize projects with the Student plan, following the legal terms outlined in the Unity Editor Terms & Conditions.
The Unity Student Plan offers a number of benefits including discounts, free offerings, resources and access to the latest version of the Unity Editor. Student Plan is free to access and renewable for verified students.