Microsoft launches Office 365 varsity

Microsoft announced the availability of Office 365 University for full-time and part-time students studying in accredited colleges and universities in India. Office 365 University includes the latest set of office applications-Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access and works across 2 PCs or Macs, comes with Office on Demand and an additional 20 GB Premium SkyDrive Storage.The product is available to students for Rs 4199 (about RWf43,962) for a four-year subscription. The company stated that Office 365 University will empower students to study better resulting in future jobs and is aimed at providing them a winning edge in the young and competitive Indian job market.“University students will love the capabilities of new Office. Office 365 University will be a trusted and integral part of students’ everyday always-on, always-connected life, taking full advantage of the cloud and touch capabilities, all at the best price,” Ramkumar Pichai, GM, Microsoft Office Division, Microsoft India, said in a statement.Microsoft has on board a list of accredited universities and colleges, and University students need to go online at www.office.com/verify to verify their eligibility in order to activate office. During the verification process, students need to fill our their university credentials or international student identity card ( ISIC) details. Alternatively, they can submit documentation through the manual verification process. Post verification, students can purchase Office 365 University from the online Microsoft store.