Which music streaming services have a student plan in Australia?

Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube Premium all describe student plans on their own pages. Prices and eligibility differ, so check each one.

How long does a student music plan last?

It depends. Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Premium describe student plans of up to four years while you remain a student, and Deezer's student rate runs for 12 months from when you subscribe or last verify.

Do I need to verify I am a student?

Yes, in most cases. Spotify and YouTube use SheerID, Deezer uses UNiDAYS, and Apple requires verification. Each service explains what it accepts.

Is there a student discount on Netflix in Australia?

We did not find a student plan on Netflix's help centre. Check Netflix's own pages for the latest.

What happens when my free trial ends?

Most trials move to a paid plan unless you cancel first. Check the end date and the price when you sign up.

Student Streaming Discounts in Australia: Music, Video and More

By The Student Australia · Published 27 October 2026

Several music services have a student plan, and some video services offer student deals or free trials. Here is what each one says, how you verify, and what to watch for.

A laptop showing a colourful sound wave, with headphones, a notebook and a Student card on a wooden desk — Illustrative image only, including any card shown. Student discounts are provided by the brands or by third-party student platforms. Each offer's page explains how to claim it.

The short version

Most music services with a student plan ask you to verify through a third party, such as SheerID or UNiDAYS.
Student plans usually last for a limited time, often up to four years while you are a student.
Free trials usually turn into paid plans automatically, so note the date.
For video services the picture is mixed. Some have student deals or trials through student platforms, and some do not appear to have a student plan.
Prices change. The figures below were on each service's page at the time of writing.

Music

Spotify

Spotify's Australian student page says students get Premium free for 1 month, then $7.99 a month. The offer is not available to people who have already tried Premium. You need to be over 18 and enrolled at an eligible accredited institution of higher education, and Spotify uses a third-party service called SheerID to verify you. You can have Premium Student for up to 4 years. After you graduate or leave, Spotify says access continues for up to 12 months from when you subscribed or last re-verified, then the subscription switches to Premium Individual at $15.99 a month. See the Spotify student listing.

Apple Music

Apple's Apple Music page lists a student plan for university students, with a first month free for new subscribers. It says verification is required and that, once your student status is verified, you get student pricing for up to four years while you remain a student. Apple also mentions free Apple TV access with the student plan, which it says ends when you no longer qualify or do not renew, and it labels the offer as limited-time. Check Apple's page for the current price. See the Apple Music student listing.

Deezer

Deezer's student page lists 1 month free, then AU$6.99 a month. It says the student rate runs for 12 months from when you subscribe or last pass the verification check, and then switches to Premium at AU$13.99 a month. It is for ages 18 to 25 enrolled at a college or university verified by UNiDAYS, and it says it is a one-time offer per user that cannot be combined with other offers. See the Deezer student listing.

YouTube Premium

Google's help pages say YouTube Premium student memberships are for full-time students at approved higher education institutions, are valid for up to 4 years, and are subject to annual eligibility verification through a third-party service. Verification goes through SheerID, which decides which institutions qualify. Check YouTube's student page while signed in for the current Australian price.

Video and TV

Disney+. Student Edge lists a Disney+ Standard with ads deal at $9.99 a month. See the Disney+ listing and check Disney+'s own terms.
Amazon Prime. Student Edge lists a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. Check Amazon's page for the price after the trial. See the Amazon Prime listing.
Binge. Student Edge lists a 7-day free trial for new customers, and its page says the offer ends 31 December 2026. See the Binge listing.
Kayo. Student Edge lists a 7-day free trial for new customers. See the Kayo listing.
Netflix. We did not find a student plan on Netflix's help centre. Check Netflix directly if you want to be sure.

The Student Edge listings are third-party pages, so check the amount and terms with the provider before you sign up.

How verification usually works

SheerID is used by Spotify and YouTube. You enter your institution and details, and may be asked to upload documents if it cannot verify you straight away.
UNiDAYS is used by Deezer. You sign in or register with UNiDAYS and confirm through a validation email. See what UNiDAYS is.
Student Edge lists several streaming deals. See what Student Edge is, and our comparison of UNiDAYS, Student Beans and Student Edge.

Tips

Set a reminder for free trials. Most turn into a paid plan unless you cancel, so note the end date when you start.
Know how long the student rate lasts. It can be up to four years, or as short as 12 months, depending on the service.
Plan for graduation. Spotify, for example, says it switches you to the individual price after your student access ends.
Pick one music service. If you only listen on one, paying for several student plans adds up quickly.
Read the conditions. Offers can be one-time only, for new customers only, or not combinable with other offers.

Frequently asked questions

Which music streaming services have a student plan in Australia?: Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube Premium all describe student plans on their own pages. Prices and eligibility differ, so check each one.
How long does a student music plan last?: It depends. Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Premium describe student plans of up to four years while you remain a student, and Deezer's student rate runs for 12 months from when you subscribe or last verify.
Do I need to verify I am a student?: Yes, in most cases. Spotify and YouTube use SheerID, Deezer uses UNiDAYS, and Apple requires verification. Each service explains what it accepts.
Is there a student discount on Netflix in Australia?: We did not find a student plan on Netflix's help centre. Check Netflix's own pages for the latest.
What happens when my free trial ends?: Most trials move to a paid plan unless you cancel first. Check the end date and the price when you sign up.

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