Licensing

Our education programs provide affordable access to the complete ArcGIS system for teaching, research, and campus administration. Technical support, software updates, and access to self-paced e-Learning lessons are also included. Whether for an individual student or an entire institution, we have options to fit your needs.

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Academic Department License

The Academic Department License provides core ArcGIS apps for academic departments or research teams of any size. Deploy on students' and staff's devices or in computer labs for access wherever and whenever users need ArcGIS for teaching, learning, and research.

For instructors

Academic–Small Department (5 users)
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Academic–Small Department (5 users)

A suite of apps to help research teams in data collection, spatial analysis, and data science.

 

Academic–Medium Department (50 users)
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Academic–Medium Department (50 users)

A suite of apps to support teaching and research with spatial analysis and data science tools.

Academic–Large Department (100 users)
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Academic–Large Department (100 users)

A suite of apps to support teaching and research with spatial analysis and data science tools.

Administrative Department License

The Administrative Department License provides core ArcGIS apps for managing campus operations, facilities, safety, and institutional research. Equip staff in small workgroups or entire business units with real-time location intelligence to increase effectiveness and efficiency. 

For administrators

Administrative–Small Department (5 users)
Bundle

Administrative–Small Department (5 users)

A suite of apps to support master planning, facilities management, and campus safety.

 

Administrative–Medium Department (50 users)
Bundle

Administrative–Medium Department (50 users)

A suite of apps to support master planning, facilities management, and campus safety.

Administrative–Large Department (100 users)
Bundle

Administrative–Large Department (100 users)

A suite of apps to support master planning, facilities management, and campus safety.

Education Institution Agreement

Enhance your learning environment

Consolidate software licenses into a single organization-wide agreement. This simplifies license management, is cost effective, and provides widespread access to ArcGIS. Software tools, training, support, and complimentary registration to the Esri User Conference and the Esri Education Summit are included.

Explore the licensing details
 Small institution
under 2,500 students
Medium institution
2,500–10,000 students
Large institution
over 10,000 students
Multi-institution
Academic Use1 LicensesUnlimited licenses for academic useUnlimited licenses for academic useUnlimited licenses for academic useUnlimited licenses for academic use
Administrative Use2 Licenses10 licenses for administrative use20 licenses for administrative use 100 licenses for administrative useAdministrative Use License quantity negotiated
TrainingUnlimited e-Learning
40% discount on instructor-led training
Unlimited e-Learning
40% discount on instructor-led training
Unlimited e-Learning 
40% discount on instructor-led training
Unlimited e-Learning 
40% discount on instructor-led training
Technical Support contacts4 technical support contacts6 technical support contacts10 technical support contactsQuantity of technical support contacts negotiated
Esri User Conference registrations (per year)2 complimentary Esri User Conference registrations3 complimentary Esri User Conference registrations5 complimentary Esri User Conference registrationsQuantity of complimentary Esri User Conference registrations negotiated

Notes
1Academic use includes teaching, learning, service-learning, and scholarly research.
2Administrative use includes asset management, facilities management, enrollment management, institutional research, and other tasks related to the operation of an educational institution.

ArcGIS for Student Use

Use powerful tools to better understand the world and develop career skills. ArcGIS for Student Use provides access to a suite of web apps, ArcGIS Pro and its most popular extensions, thousands of maps and datasets in the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, and e-Learning at Esri Academy.

For students

ArcGIS for Student Use
Special Programs

ArcGIS for Student Use

A collection of the latest, full-feature ArcGIS software for student use.

Access the ArcGIS system

ArcGIS provides an integrated family of apps for data collection, analysis, and publication that are also open and extensible. Our education packages provide cloud, desktop, and enterprise tools, so you can deploy any combination of apps to meet your institution's needs. Interoperability is built-in, facilitating data sharing and collaboration among teams and breaking down silos.

What's included

All licenses include the core capabilities and most popular extensions for ArcGIS in the cloud, on the desktop, and on-premises.

ArcGIS Online

A complete cloud-based map

  • Discover and use maps on any device

  • Collect your own data and visualize it instantly

  • Reveal relationships and analyze patterns to make predictions

  • Collaborate across your institution to share maps and data

  • Engage your audience with story maps and interactive apps

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ArcGIS Pro

The world's most advanced spatial analysis and mapping technology

  • Advanced cartography tools for designing interactive maps in 2D, 3D, and 4D

  • Advanced analysis tools for identifying patterns, making predictions, and answering questions

  • Modeling and automation tools for spatial data science

  • Data management tools for editing, transforming and storing spatial data of all types, including big

  • Includes the most popular extensions for specialized capabilities

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ArcGIS Enterprise

Powerful on-premises or cloud-based server software

  • Provides secure access to your online portal and data

  • Includes ArcGIS Data Store and ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabases

  • Modeling and automation tools for spatial data science workflows

  • Click-and-drag tools for building web pages to share your data and maps

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Is my institution eligible?

  • Accredited colleges and universities

    Accredited colleges and universities granting two- or four-year postsecondary degrees are eligible. Get instant verification with SheerID.
  • Nonprofit research institutions

    Nonprofit research institutions whose primary mission is noncommercial scientific research are eligible. Call 800-447-9778 to get verified.
  • Museums

    Museums, science centers, zoos, and institutions that collect and preserve artifacts for study are eligible. Call 800-447-9778 to get verified.
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