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GitHub Education

Hey students, your tech career starts here

Open the doors to innovation and growth in the tech world

Free GitHub Pro account for verified learners

Unlimited repositories

Private repos with advanced collaboration tools to keep all your projects in one place. 

Build anywhere

3K Actions minutes and 180 Codespaces hours per month. 

More room for ideas

2 GB Packages storage and 20 GB Codespaces storage.

Code in the cloud with GitHub Codespaces

GitHub Codespaces provides a powerful, cloud-based development environment accessible from any device with internet access. Codespaces offers a consistent, customizable platform that scales with your development needs, supporting your journey from beginner to advanced projects, wherever you are.

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Learn faster and code better with GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot is your AI-powered coding companion. Available for free to verified students, teachers, and open-source maintainers, Copilot offers real-time, context-aware code suggestions right in your editor—whether you're learning the ropes or an experienced developer.

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What the Student Developer pack includes and its benefits

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Start using professional developer tools with the Student Developer Pack. It’s a treasure trove of resources, free for verified students.

  • From cloud hosting to development platforms and premium educational content, the Student Developer Pack includes dozens of partner offers and resources that will allow you to use professional tools at no cost.
  • Get the most out of the pack with Learning Paths and Experiences. Follow step-by-step guides for students of all levels, and dive into curated bundles like "Web Development" or "Data Science & Machine Learning" to boost your journey.

Become a leader in tech with GitHub Campus Experts

As a GitHub Campus Expert, you’ll receive training and support to enhance your skills in public speaking, technical writing, community management, and more. Start making a significant impact at your campus and build your future in technology today.

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Work on real-world projects with Community Exchange

Find and collaborate on projects that take your skills further. Community Exchange brings together students and educators to share valuable learning resources, from code samples and tutorials to full projects. Whether you're contributing your own work or helping others, this is where you expand your knowledge through practical experience. 

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About GitHub Classroom

Teachers and school administrators can use GitHub Classroom to create virtual classrooms, make and edit assignments, automatically grade assignment submissions, and more.

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Community Discussions

Have questions or need help? Join in on the conversation and meet fellow students and teachers all learning together with GitHub. 

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GitHub Skills

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to get the Student Developer Pack?

If you’re a student aged 13+ and enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting course of study, the GitHub Student Developer Pack is for you. All you need is a school-issued email address and/or official, dated proof of enrollment. For more information about the application process and what documents we accept, please read our docs on applying.