Google Colab Pro: Free for a Year at US Colleges

Checked by our system on October 14, 2026Published October 23, 2026

Yes, it does.
Yes

Yes, in the US. Google offers "completely free, 1-year Colab Pro subscriptions" to students and faculty at "U.S.-based higher education institutions."

Student price
Free
Checked by our system on October 14, 2026

At a Glance

Who qualifies
US college students and faculty
How long it lasts
1 year
Renewal
Not stated
Verified by
Direct from Google

How to Get the Discount

  1. Open the Colab signupChoose the education option.
  2. Verify enrolmentUS institution.
  3. Use Colab ProFor a year.

The Terms

PointDetails
OfferColab Pro free for 1 year
WhoStudents and faculty at US colleges
LimitA limited number of subscriptions
HowSign up and verify enrolment

Checked 14 October 2026.

US Only

The free Colab Pro year is for US higher education.

What You Get

Colab Pro gives more compute in Google's notebook tool for Python, machine learning and data science.

Before You Sign Up

Read the current terms before you sign up. Student offers can change without notice. Check whether the free year turns into a paid plan, and set a reminder before it ends.

How Verification Works

Have your student email, ID or enrolment letter ready. The brand may ask for proof before the student price applies. Keep any confirmation email in case questions come up later. That helps when you renew or upgrade.

Bottom Line

It costs nothing, so claim it if you will use it. Check what happens when your student status ends. That way a paid plan never starts without you noticing.

Compare the Alternatives

Before you buy, look at the alternatives linked on this page. Another brand may have a bigger student discount. It may also have a lower starting price. Check the final price with tax included. Add shipping too if you are ordering a physical product. The headline discount is not the whole story.

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Students also ask

Is Colab Pro free for students?

For US students, a year.

Is it available in Europe?

No.

Is there a limit?

Limited number.

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