Bring the global power of open source and the developer community to your campus.
GitHub Education
Teach with industry-standard tools
Get free access with training for students and faculty
Enhance your technical curriculum
Elevate your lessons with GitHub's advanced tools and provide students access to current industry practices.
Reinvigorate your teaching methods
Use GitHub to automate feedback and manage coursework, which can make your sessions more dynamic and interactive.
Boost collaboration across campus
Make it easier for students and educators to collaborate on projects and assignments.
Unlock a passion for learning with GitHub for your whole school
Implement GitHub Enterprise Server and Cloud in your school to unlock a suite of advanced tools for educators and students. Leverage GitHub Actions, Codespaces, and Copilot to elevate your technical education and collaboration standards.
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Foster diverse technology communities on your campus through GitHub's comprehensive support system, offering training and mentorship to empower student growth and innovation.
Support your faculty by integrating Git and GitHub into their teaching toolkit. Our teacher training features self-paced video lessons and practical assignments, enabling educators to enhance their skills and apply them directly in the classroom.
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Our free educational self-serve solution for schools doesn't include advanced features like Enterprise Support, Advanced Security, Enterprise Managed Users or Copilot Business. If you need these additional features for your institution, please contact our sales team to discuss available discounts for schools.
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Bring the global power of open source and the developer community to your campus.
2k+ universities, community colleges, secondary schools, and bootcamps use GitHub in the classroom.
Give students hands-on experience with the tools used by professional developers.
Empower your students and faculty with real-world software development skills
Discover the impact of GitHub Education
Join thousands of educational institutions around the world that are already benefiting from GitHub Education's free resources.
See how schools use GitHub
Naperville North High School
Discover how Naperville North High School uses GitHub Classroom to enhance their AP Computer Science curriculum, creating a professional-like collaborative environment that enhances learning.
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Rice University
Learn about Rice University's journey integrating GitHub into their first-year computer science classes, improving student engagement and project management through practical, real-world tools.
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CS50 at Harvard University
Explore how Harvard’s CS50 course leverages GitHub to streamline course management, distribute content, and track student progress, significantly enriching the computer science education experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GitHub Education?
GitHub Education is a community dedicated to empowering the next generation of developers through the power of open-source education. Whether you're a student eager to make your mark, an educator aiming to inspire, or an early career developer looking to sharpen your skills, GitHub Education is here to help you succeed.
Why Join GitHub Education?
Free access to tools: Jump-start your development journey with the GitHub Student Developer Pack, offering dozens of premium tools and services at no cost. From AI-powered coding assistance with Copilot to GitHub Codespaces, which provide a fully configured cloud development environment, these tools are used daily by professional developers globally. They’d normally cost a fortune, but are available for free to verified students.
Real-world experience: Engage in open source projects and collaborative development to gain practical experience and build a portfolio of contributions. This hands-on approach prepares you for a successful career in tech, offering real-world application and visibility.
Exclusive learning content: Explore our Learning Paths to find structured educational content designed to guide your learning. These paths provide a clear progression through different tech topics, helping you enhance your knowledge and skills at your own pace.
Global network: Connect campus advisors and experts, and attend special events and live streams. Each connection will expand your horizon and open doors to new growth opportunities.
Sign up for free and take the first step toward becoming a leader in technology and innovation.
Is GitHub Education right for my school?
GitHub Education offers free access (yes, free!) to GitHub Enterprise Server or GitHub Enterprise Cloud. This program is specifically designed for accredited institutions that grant degrees, diplomas, or certificates. It equips schools with a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance the educational experience but does not include Enterprise Support, Advanced Security, Enterprise Managed Users (EMUs), Copilot Business, or contract redlining.
Our offering is intended as a