MSDN Academic Alliance
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MSDN Academic Alliance

 

Get your students and faculty the software that they need

Microsoft presents the MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDN AA) Program. MSDN AA is the easiest and most inexpensive way for students and faculty in the technology and design fields to get the latest Microsoft software they need. MSDN AA now refers to a family of memberships available to meet the different needs of the academic audience.

In brief, when your department becomes a MSDN AA member you'll enjoy…

  • Special MSDN Academic Alliance Subscription to the newest Microsoft developer tools, platforms and servers
  • You can load the software on any number of instructional and research computers in your department
  • FREE support: Customers can avail up to 4 free phone support incidents by calling +(86)21-6469-8899 ext. 0 OR emailing at gtecacc@microsoft.com
  • The departmental students can download the software at no cost to them
  • Enhanced functionality at the MSDN AA Web site
  • Discounts from third-party partners

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Departments

 

Visual, Illustration, Design and Art (VIDA) Departments - New Offering!

Developer Academic Alliance (Developer AA) membership, formerly known as MSDN AA, provides the easiest and most inexpensive way for universities to make the latest Microsoft software available in labs, classrooms, and on student PCs. Developer AA is an annual membership for departments that use technology in support of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses.

 

Designer Academic Alliance (Designer AA) membership is for Art/Design schools and universities to make the latest Microsoft Expression design tools available in labs, classrooms, and on student PCs. Designer AA is an annual membership for departments that use technology in support of Visualization, Illustration, Design and Art (VIDA) courses.

 Note: This program will be available to India customers beginning the 1st of December. In the meantime, please click here to download more free software.
Note: The Developer Academic Alliance (Developer AA) Membership, including product inventory and STEM usage rights, remain exactly the same as they were when Developer AA was simply known as MSDN AA. MSDN AA now refers to a family of subscriptions specifically designed to meet the academic needs of STEM or VIDA academic departments. All current owners of (non-High School) MSDN AA subscriptions, now own Developer AA.   

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Compare Subscriptions

Learn more about the differences between Developer Academic Alliance and Designer Academic Alliance memberships to see which is right for your school.

Faculty Connection

Check out the customizable curriculum, free software downloads, and members-only community forums.

Subscriber Downloads

Access products from the Microsoft Download Server. This service is provided for MSDN AA program Administrators only.

Create a Download Center for Your Students

This will help you create a secure local download center for your students!

School Member Search

Is your school currently a member of the MSDN Academic Alliance Program? Find out now.

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