University 365 students, staff and teachers can get Perplexity Pro completely free for 12 months through the official Perplexity Education Plan.

This plan offers full access to premium features such as Study Mode, Perplexity Labs, unlimited uploads, and even GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet 4 — all without needing a credit card. After verifying your academic status with SheerID and University 365 EntraID (using your Microsoft 365 @university-365.com credentials) , your account is automatically upgraded to Perplexity Pro (Education) at no cost.

What Is Perplexity’s Education Plan?

The Perplexity Education Plan is a special offer for verified students, teachers, and academic staff that provides free access to Perplexity Pro for one year. Unlike the standard Pro subscription, which costs around $20/month, the education version is completely free and renews automatically to the free tier after 12 months.

This initiative helps students and educators use AI for research, study, and productivity — without financial barriers.

Main benefits include:

• Full access to Perplexity Pro features

• 12-month free trial — no credit card required

• Automatic downgrade to free plan after expiration

• Access to Perplexity Labs, Research Mode, and Study Mode

• $5 API credits included

Who Is Eligible for Perplexity’s Student Discount at University 365?

Perplexity’s free student access is open to:

• University 365 students with a valid academic email (yourname@university-365.com)

• University 365 Teachers, Lecturers, or Professors

• University 365 Academic researchers

How to Get PerplexityPro Free as a Student (Step-by-Step Guide)

We’ve put here a detailed guide on how to get Perplexity for free:

Preferably create a New Perplexity account with your @university-365.com email address.

What You Get with Perplexity Education Pro

The Education Plan unlocks the same capabilities as paid Perplexity Pro, plus additional academic features.

Key Features

• Study Mode – Create interactive flashcards, summaries, and quizzes.

• Expanded Citations – Get up to 10× more citations in answers for deeper research.

• Unlimited Uploads – Add files, documents, and images for contextual AI responses.

• Access to Perplexity Labs – Try experimental AI tools and beta features.

• Research Mode – Conduct in-depth academic or technical analysis with citations.

• Multi-model AI access – Use GPT-5, Claude Sonnet 4, and other leading models within one subscription.

These features make Perplexity one of the best AI assistants for students looking to enhance their productivity and learning experience.

Troubleshooting: Verification or Access Issues

If you’re having trouble activating your student access:

• Double-check that your email domain is U365 and match your M365 credentials (xxxxx@university-365.com)

• Try signing up via desktop browser instead of mobile

Tips to Extend or Renew Your Free Pro Access

Want to keep using Perplexity Pro after the free period?

Here are some legitimate ways:

• Refer classmates or friends — earn cash rewards to redeem the Pro version.

• Apply for renewal if you’re still enrolled next year.