Whats the difference between Adobe Academic and Student software?
Student Software
Only full-time of part-time students enrolled with a public or private university, or TAFE college that grants degrees requiring a minimum of two years of full-time study or students enrolled fulltime in state or private secondary schools are eligible to purchase Adobe student software. Non profit organisations/charities are NOT able to purchase Adobe student software. Adobe does require proof of academic status for product activation (eg. a student id card). Adobe student software can only be used for non-commercial purposes. You may continue to use the student software for non-commercial purposes after you graduate.
Academic Software
Adobe academic software can be purchased by students, staff, and educational institutions. Non profit organisations require approval before they eligible to purchase Adobe academic software (please ask us). Academic editions can be used for commercial purposes whilst you are studying and after you graduate.
| Adobe Student Software | Adobe Academic Software | |
| • Who can purchase the software? | Students only | Students, academic institutions, non-profit organisations |
| • Is the serial in the box? | No | Yes |
| • Who do I have to submit academic proof to? | Adobe | Advance Software |
| • How many computers can I install the software on? | 1 | 2 |
| • How many users can use the software? | 1 | 1 |
| • Can the software be used for commercial purposes | No | Yes |
| • Can the software be upgraded to a commercial edition in the future? | Yes |
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