Microsoft offers various programs that allow university students to use Azure cloud services and developer tools for educational and learning purposes. Istanbul Kültür University students may apply for the appropriate Azure offer using their institutional (iku.edu.tr) email address.

1) Which Azure Student Account Is Right for You?

A) Azure for Students — Recommended Option

• No credit card required.
• Provides $100 USD Azure credit valid for the first 12 months.
• Includes access to selected free Azure services (service availability may change).
• When the credit expires, the subscription may be disabled; it can optionally be upgraded to Pay-As-You-Go.

B) Azure for Students Starter

• Offered without cost, commitment, or time limitation.
• Initially limited to Azure free-tier services only (spending limit set to 0 USD).
• Resources may be removed after 90+ days of inactivity; logging in or using the API at least once every 90 days is recommended.
• Can be upgraded later to a broader subscription model if needed.

Note: Microsoft may modify or discontinue these offers and free services over time.

2) Application Links (Current)

• Azure for Students ($100 credit):
  Azure for Students – Application Page
• Students Starter (Free Tier):
  Azure for Students Starter – Offer Details

3) What Is Azure Dev Tools for Teaching?

Azure Dev Tools for Teaching is a program that provides students and faculty members with free access to selected software development tools for educational purposes.

4) Accessing Azure Education Hub / Dev Tools Portal

1. Open the Azure Education Hub (Dev Tools) page and click Sign In.
2. Sign in using your IKU student email address and complete phone verification.
3. After logging in, navigate to the Education section; you may search for “education” if necessary.
4. From the left menu, open the Software section to view available downloads (e.g.,