GitLab for Education - Free Ultimate plan for students and educators
infoAbout this deal
GitLab for Education is a DevSecOps platform that provides students, educators, researchers, and institutions with version control, CI/CD pipelines, security tools, and AI-powered code suggestions. The program offers free access to GitLab's Ultimate plan, enabling academic users to build real software engineering skills from theory to application without tool fragmentation or shadow IT complexity.
Eligibility includes students, faculty, researchers, and IT leaders across participating countries. Access is managed through centralized institutional dashboards, allowing unlimited user seats for entire academic organizations. The platform includes built-in security features—code suggestions, SAST, dependency scanning, and container scanning—reducing the need for multiple separate tools. GitLab's transparency-first AI features ensure institutional compliance and keep code and data under user control.
inventory_2What's Included
3 itemsValue
Free Ultimate plan for students and educators
Provider
GitLab for Education
Category
Git Clients
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1 items- check_circleStudents
directions_runHow to Apply
4 steps- 1
Check Eligibility
Review the requirements to ensure you qualify.
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Gather Information
Prepare required documents and information.
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Submit Application
Complete the application form.
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Wait for Approval
Approval typically takes 5-7 business days.