We know that student life is hard, and everything is expensive. Apple tech especially is often a luxury, but can also be a necessary investment to get you through your studies. Taking advantage of Apple student discounts is a great way to help lower costs and keep yourself afloat, and we're here to show you how.
Apple's education prices offer lower-than-retail deals on popular Apple products including the MacBook Pro M3. This is partly because Apple's way of promoting these discounts to students and teachers isn't always clear. When you land on the Apple Student Discounts site, you should be met with the reduced educational pricing for each product. For a walkthrough on what to expect, head to our FAQ section at the bottom of the page.
Keep in mind that Apple's student discount is great for the latest products, but not so much for older models. In our experience, we've found that most last-gen Apple devices would have better discounts at other retailers. You can always shop for refurbished Apple tech too, if you're not fussed about the latest products.
For more guidance on which Apple device might be the best for your lifestyle (and budget), see our definitive guide to the various iPad generations as well as a comparison of the MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air.
Apple Student Discount: the best deals
Apple student discount deals: US
Save $100 on a MacBook Air 15-inch
Being a student means you can take advantage of all sorts of MacBook deals, including on the latest models like the MacBook Air 15-inch model with an M3 chip and 256GB SSD storage for as little as $1,199 with Apple student discount.
Save $100 on iPad Pro 12.9 (M2) + 3 months of Apple TV+ or other service
There are some great savings to be had across the range of iPads, making them the ideal solution for taking notes in lectures. You can pick up the new iPad Pro 12.9" 128GB for just $999, while the iPad Pro 11-inch is available from $749.
Save up to $100 on the new 24-inch iMac
Prefer a full-size computer to a MacBook? That's cool; Apple student discounts are available across configurations of the newest 24-inch iMac with a 4.5K retina display and system powered by the M3 chip. These colourful iMacs are pretty stunning, and for students, the price starts at $1,249.
Save $10 on Apple Pencil (2nd gen) + free engraving
Be wary of this student deal, as while you might be saving $10 on the retail price (usually $129), other retailers like Amazon have previously listed the Apple Pencil 2 for as low as $89. So be sure to check the best Apple Pencil prices before you opt for this discount.
We recommend this deal only if you like the idea of engraving your stylus, as this is an Apple-exclusive feature.
Get half-price Apple Music and free Apple TV+
As a student you can get Apple Music for half-price, paying just $5.99 a month rather than the usual $10.99. Not only that, but you'll get Apple TV + lobbed in for free, where you can binge award-winning shows like Ted Lasso.
Apple student discount: Get Pro Apps Bundle for $199.99
Need to get to grips with industry-standard creative apps? With your Apple student discount, you can get five of Apple's top apps for $199.99. The Pro Apps Bundle includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage - perfect for any creative. Check first if your education provider might cover this for you, as some have software allowances.
Apple student discount deals: UK
Save £110 on a MacBook Pro M3 14-inch
We don't expect that students will need the latest and most powerful MacBook Pro model when M2 and even M1 models can do the job just fine. However, if you really want an M3 MacBook Pro, then students in the UK can get the 512GB model for £1,589 down from £1,699.
Save £100 on a MacBook Air M3 15-inch
The MacBook Air 15-inch model with an M3 chip and 256GB SSD would usually set you back £1,299 from the Apple store, but with Apple student discount, you can bag one for £100 less when signed in with Unidays.
FAQs
How do I get Apple student discount?
We know it's hard to believe, but you don't have to be a student to get a discount. The Apple student discounts are available for pretty much anyone in the education industry, like teachers, education workers, parents, school board members and PTA members. All you have to do is visit the Apple Store for Education and then verify your credentials – how easy is that?
How you actually go about getting your discount varies depending on where you're based:
• In the US, head over to the US Apple Store for Education (ideally use your university network for this part), and you should be met with the reduced educational pricing for each product. You may need to sign up and verify as a student first, in which case, It might be helpful to have your student ID or proof of eligibility to hand when signing up. You might not need your proof, but it's good to have it just in case. Next, follow the steps to choose your items and add them to your basket.
In many cases, you'll get a direct price cut on the item you want, but you might also receive a gift card towards future purchases during special offers and promotional periods, emailed to you within 24 hours of your item being shipped out for delivery or store collection.
• Over in the UK, it's (unfortunately) not as simple. To get your student discount, head over to the UK Apple Store for Education where you can sign up online via the student discount website, Unidays. This website and its app are free, but you will need to provide some details about your course and university to make sure your account gets verified.
Sounding like it's all a bit too complicated? Don't worry. If you call Apple or chat online with someone, or head in-store to speak with a member of the Apple staff, they'll be able to help you out.
Who is eligible for Apple student discount?
01. Further or higher education students
If you're 16 or older and are enrolled in further or higher education (like college or university) and you have a valid student ID, then you're eligible for the Apple student discount – yep, it's seriously that simple. As soon as you enrol at your sixth form, college or university, you can sign up to get the discount.
02. Parents of students
Apple was even kind enough to extend the Apple student discount to the parents of those students who are eligible for the deal. That means you can save money when buying an Apple product for your child. Remember though, you can't also get the deal if you're purchasing a device for yourself.
03. People working in education
If you've got this far and you're not a student or a parent, but you work in education then you're in luck. Any member of staff that work at colleges, sixth forms or universities (public or private) is also able to sign up for the discount. To claim your Apple student discount, you'll have to provide some documents that prove where you work. Even those of you working for the PTA or PTO can get on board.
What are the best Apple student discounts?
The amount you can save with the Apple student discount scheme varies depending on the products themselves, and any external deals happening at the time. For example, Amazon Prime Day is creeping up and you might be able to bag a better Apple Prime Day deal than the student discounted pricing that Apple is currently offering.
For example, we found that the 13-inch MacBook Air M1 (2020) was priced at $899 as a student offer, yet was also available on Amazon for $799.99.
Which products does Apple student discount apply to?
If you're on the hunt for a Mac, then the Apple Student discount applies to the MacBook Air (with the M1 or M2 chip), the MacBook Pro (13,14 or 16 inches), as well as the iMac, Mac mini, Apple Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, the Mac Pro and even the Mac Studio. But if you're looking for something a little more portable like the iPad, then right now you can save on the iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air and the iPad Pro.
You can also equip your brand-new device with some of the best Apple-compatible apps around, with the Pro Apps bundle. This bundle includes Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage – it's the perfect app bundle for any young creative.
The other big Apple student discount at the moment is on Apple Music. This one's a bit simpler: a straightforward 50 per cent off, which means you pay $5.99 per month rather than the normal $10.99 per month for up to 48 months. Then on top of that, Apple is throwing in two months of Apple TV completely free – how ideal is that?
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