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ArcGIS for Student Use purchases and renewals processed on or after January 4, 2024 will no longer include ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap).

ArcGIS for Student Use Pricing


ArcGIS for Student Use comes with everything you need to map like a professional. Get access to the full range of ArcGIS capabilities to create rich, dynamic maps and apps. ArcGIS for Student Use delivers an easy and low-cost option for individual academic use as well as for students who want to build a GIS portfolio while in school. View licensing options and pricing or talk to an Esri Canada representative for support.

Frequently Asked Questions

This program allows individual students to license and use Esri's powerful mapping and analytical tools and authoritative data currently used by large organizations for a very affordable price. Therefore, we gave it the straightforward name of ArcGIS for Student Use. With this program, you get advanced-level GIS software as well as access to the world's foremost collection of geospatial information for your own student projects. 

It is the same software but priced for an individual user to be used for student projects.

With ArcGIS for Student Use, you get the latest versions of our software at the advanced license level. By continuing your yearly subscription, you will always have access to the latest and greatest Esri software at a very low price. 

A user type is a license type that determines the privileges and access you receive with Esri software. The Creator User Type allows you to view, edit, create and share your content as well as perform the administrative functions for your account.

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Service credits are the currency used across the ArcGIS system and are consumed for specific transactions and types of storage such as storing features, performing analytics and using premium content.

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With the purchase of ArcGIS for Student Use, you will be given access to the ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World. There is always new content available in the Living Atlas, such as ready-to-use, authoritative data layers that are curated and prepared for easy ArcGIS integration. Stimulate your creativity by exploring inspiring spatial content from thousands of organizations including maps, apps and ArcGIS StoryMaps stories.

ArcGIS for Student Use provides access to free training via the Esri Training website. Whether you're new to the ArcGIS platform or a seasoned GIS pro who wants to master the latest technology, we have the resources to help you achieve your goals.

Visit the Course Catalogue to search for upcoming classes.

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