Great news, we can confirm that there is an official 10% Microsoft student discount. Get instant access to this discount by verifying your student status with Unidays and getting your special Microsoft promo code to use immediately at the Microsoft store. Alternatively you can also verify through a Microsoft account.

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You’ll benefit from super savings on Microsoft Surface tablets and laptops, accessories, Xbox consoles, PCs, and Microsoft 365 software. With your generous 10% discount, it’ll be cheaper to work harder and play harder too. Students should also check out the Microsoft store deals page. Currently there is up to 35% off games and £159.99 off selected surface laptops.

Make sure you check out the refurbished products page. There are some cracking savings on almost new machines and we saw a refurbished Surface 2 laptop with £790 off!

We’ve been doing research into all the ways students can save money and here are the results:

  • 10% Unidays Microsoft student discount
  • Free Microsoft Office software online plus 1TB of storage
  • Up to 5% off surface laptop 3
  • More regular sales and bundles throughout the year
  • Free 2-3 day shipping and free returns

Microsoft is one of the leading technology suppliers in the world, producing software and hardware that students simply can’t live without. Competing with the likes of Apple, Google, and IBM, Microsoft helps students prepare for their futures through the use of Office 365 software, Surface devices, PCs, and tech accessories too.

Ideal for online learning, collaborative classrooms, and completing your homework, Microsoft has a wide range of software and hardware to get you through your schoolwork or further education.

In our comprehensive Microsoft student discount guide, we will look at Microsoft UK sales, in-store offers, gifts cards, general Microsoft discounts, Microsoft promo codes, if there is a one-off Microsoft discount code, and special deals that could save you more.

Ready to make some savings? Here we go!

“Students and teachers are eligible for the free online version of Microsoft Office along with 1TB of storage space!”

Does Microsoft do a Student Discount?

The great news is that Microsoft has signed up for the Unidays student discount scheme and offers a fantastic 10% Microsoft student discount promo code. Here is how you get it:

    1. Go to the special page on the Microsoft store.
    2. Follow the simple instructions and verify your student status via myunidays.com
    3. You’ll be issued with a unique Microsoft student discount code UK for 10% off.
    4. Add your fantastic deal to the online basket.
    5. Enter your student code in the promo code box.
    6. Your discount will be applied and you’ll make great savings!
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There are a few ts and cs to bear in mind:

  • The 10% discount is only available to verified UNiDAYS members or directly from Microsoft.
  • If obtaining the discount directly through Microsoft then this is available to K-12 and higher education students, faculty and school employees and parents purchasing.
  • The discount is only available on select products and may not be combinable with other offers. It gives additional classroom tools
  • False representation of eligibility will void the offer and Microsoft reserves the right to collect the full price of the item from you.

Is Microsoft Office 365 free for students?

Students and teachers at selected institutions can sign up for Office 365 for free. This includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams plus extra classroom tools and digital apps. All you need to do to get started is provide your valid school email address and sign up for a Microsoft account to make substantial savings.

The usual cost for Office 365 for non-students or educators starts from £5.99 per month, so this is a fantastic deal that makes it easy for you to work remotely on your Android, iOS, or Windows devices. Access your files and folders in real-time, wherever you’re located, and all for FREE with this incredible Microsoft student discount.

If you’re not a student or teacher, then don’t worry, because there are more ways to get even bigger Microsoft discounts than the standard reductions we’ve mentioned above. Even if you’ve recently graduated or aren’t a student! That’s what the Student Discount Squirrel is here for and why we are one of the fastest-growing student discount sites in the UK.

Simply check out some more great daily deals and money-saving tips for the Microsoft store (including voucher codes and Microsoft discount codes) in the rest of this guide and you could make amazing savings on your technology essentials.

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Is there a Microsoft Unidays Code?

Yes, there is a Unidays Microsoft code. All you need to do is validate your student status with Unidays and receive a special code to obtain your 10% Microsoft student discount code. Read on for further details.

But don’t forget that you can also check out our savings section at the top of the page, and we’ll show you the latest ways and best deals that mean you might be able to save further including in-store.

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Does Microsoft Offer an NUS Totum Discount?

No, unfortunately, there is no separate NUS Totum scheme discount for Microsoft as of March 2024. However, all NUS students are entitled to the reduction through Unidays or directly with Microsoft as described above. Kerching!

“Shopping at Microsoft? Don’t forget to use your Unidays 10% student discount and check back to this page for other money-saving codes and deals.”

Are there Microsoft Student Beans Discounts Available?

Unfortunately, there isn’t a Student Beans Microsoft code available, so if you’re a current student then  (even a part-time student) then your best bet is to head over to Unidays to get your 10% off there. You can also visit the Microsoft Student page directly and get your education discount there. So long as you have a valid student email address then you’ll still be eligible to get your 10% Microsoft student discount and make fab savings.

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“Cut the cost of your education with this handy 10% Microsoft student discount to save money on the cost of hardware and software too.”

If you’re looking for similar codes to grab great deals on technology, then the Samsung student discount, Currys student discount, and Lenovo student discount are all well worth investigating!

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Latest Microsoft Discount Codes Student

As we’ve shown you so far there is an official Microsoft student discount code (also known as an education discount) available through Unidays or by shopping directly on the Microsoft Store online when you provide proof. But sometimes students can get even bigger discounts on Microsoft products through promo codes that Microsoft releases to all customers throughout the year so you can make even greater savings on your tech purchases. We keep you updated on these in our fabulous savings summary section so make sure you take a look.

The great thing about the Microsoft voucher codes is that you don’t need an NUS id to prove your student status. They are available to all. Yes, even you non-students on here and for the digital apps!

Simply shop on the site and when you come to the online checkout, just pop in the discount code and your instant savings will be applied to your purchase. Easy peasy, just the way we like it here at Squirrel Towers.

Previous promo codes and great deals and offers have included the below, as you can see Microsoft offers plenty of ways to save money:

  • Regular Surface deals including up to £450 off a new Surface laptop Pro 7 or £750 off when you trade in an eligible device
  • Up to 50% off selected Surface accessories (automatically applied)
  • Great prices on Black Friday Sales with a Microsoft account
  • General Microsoft voucher code releases for Microsoft products
  • Special Offers, latest product news, and events info released via their newsletter
  • Microsoft discount codes and Microsoft promo codes released at key times of year
  • Free returns
  • Armed forces discounts
  • Office 165 deals

 

Best Microsoft Discounts and Deals Discount Expires
10% Microsoft Student Discount Code 10% student discount 31/12/2023
Up to £750 off a new Surface Pro 7 with a trade-in £750 off the purchase price 30/03/2023
50% off new Surface laptop accessories bundle 50% off 30/03/2023
Up to £790 refurbished Microsoft laptops 50% off 30/03/2023

Microsoft Sales

The best way for full-time students and part-time students, faculty members (and even non-students) to make savings on Microsoft products such as a surface laptop in the Microsoft store is to keep an eye on the regular sales that happen throughout the year which can often save you more than the student discount.

The sales page contains fantastic offers, with discounts of up to 50% off selected Surface laptop accessory bundles and hundreds of pounds off new Surface devices and the windows phone. You can also be entered into competitions to win Microsoft store cards when you make selected Xbox purchases. You don’t even need a special promo code – just find the tech you love, make sure you’re happy with the specs, add to your basket and enjoy the massive price cut available from the Microsoft Store online.

There are also certain times of the year when the biggest sales happen. Check the dates below as if one is coming up it might be best to hold on. We always keep our squirrel eyes open so any sales will be listed in ourgreat savings section.

Take a look and see how much you can save on the vast range of hardware and software products available from Microsoft. From laptops, PCs, Xbox consoles, the most powerful surface laptop, accessories, and software, they have everything you need for your studies, work, and leisure time.

Students might want to consider the Surface Go option. The surface go is a 2 in 1 laptop and tablet combined. The original surface go was 10 inches in diameter and there is now a newer surface go 2 version. It’s available in the Microsoft store where you can get a student discount.

The Surface book is a great addition if you’re looking for a student laptop. The Surface book is is a premium laptop but will last you a long time and the Surface book 3 is the latest version.

Microsoft Black Friday and Cyber Monday Super Sales

Black Friday is a great time to make huge savings on your tech purchases. You can expect to find plenty of deals and discounts that are automatically applied in the Microsoft Black Friday sales. Expect to find all the latest new Surface devices, the surface laptop, new Microsoft software, tablets, laptops, Surface accessories, PCs, and software to be available at a lower cost than usual. Plus there are free returns too.

Don’t forget to treat yourself though, so if you spot a product you like that isn’t in the sale, you can always use your 10% Microsoft student discount code for full-priced items for everyday use. Why not splash out on the latest Surface Pro 8 with Windows 11 preloaded, surface go 2 or a 2 in 1 machine?

Other Microsoft store deals

Other Microsoft store deals and offers, apart from student discounts have included:

  • Free office tools
  • Dicsounrs on digital games
  • Associated content gift cards
  • Free office 365

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Microsoft offer student discounts?

Microsoft offers a standard 10% off full-priced items through Unidays. Simply head to Unidays to validate your student status and obtain your generous promo code. Apply it to your basket and you’ll access immediate savings. Alternatively, if you have a valid student email address then you’re eligible for the same Microsoft student discount by shopping directly at the Microsoft Store online.

How much is the Microsoft student discount?

10% is the standard discount offered for students looking for great deals at Microsoft. You can expect to receive Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of online storage so long as you have a valid student email address. You can also save heaps of cash on your tech purchases by checking out our top savings codes here before heading over to fill your shopping cart!

Is there a student discount available on Microsoft Surface? 

Yes, you can receive a 10% Microsoft student discount to spend on a variety of new Surface, surface pro devices and eligible products. To get this, head on over to Unidays to verify your student status, then insert the special code into your basket at checkout. Alternatively, you can shop directly at the Microsoft Store where you’ll be required to verify your student status with a valid student email address.

What is the Microsoft Surface Book?

TheMicrosoft Surface Book is a 2 for 1 device which functions as both a laptop and a tablet. We love the versatility of the new Surface Book as it’s really a quality laptops and the keyboard detaches to become a tablet. It’s worth checking out the Surface book as a viable student laptop option.

Summary of Student Discount at Microsoft

So there we have it. We’ve shown students how to get a standard Unidays Microsoft student discount code for 10% off on some great Microsoft eligible products for those with a valid every day school email address. We’ve also explained that you can get the same discount by shopping directly at the Microsoft Store online too with a Microsoft account. It’s available for new Microsoft software too.

Don’t forget to check out the savings section at the top of the page, which is regularly updated with the best deals.

Hopefully, we’ve helped you saved some more on your next Microsoft purchase and got you special pricing.

Fun Wiki Facts!

  • In 1975, the company was originally called Micro-soft, before the hyphen was removed.
  • Using the shortcut Alt+Shift+D will place the date automatically into Microsoft Word.
  • Microsoft didn’t have its own website until 1993.
  • The surface laptop has become one of the best selling options.
  • Bill Gates founded the company

If you are looking for some more fantastic deals then check out our Samsung student discount, Currys student discount, and Lenovo student discount pages which are worth a look at too when saving on the full price in popular shops.

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