Question 1

Who is eligible for the Unity Educator plan, and what are the eligible countries?

Accepted Answer

Educators at accredited degree-granting institutions and those teaching grades K–12 in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and the U.K. For K–12 educators outside of these regions, please see the Education Grant License.

Question 2

How do I get access to the Unity Educator plan?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for Unity Educator with the links provided at the top of this page. When prompted, create or log in to your Unity ID. Complete the SheerID verification form, providing your academic affiliation details and additional documentation, if necessary. Once you’re verified by SheerID, sign in to your Unity account here to get started.

Question 3

Can I use the Unity Educator plan with my existing Unity account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sign up for the Unity Educator plan with your Unity ID. Once verified by SheerID, activate your new license through your Preferences in the Unity Hub using the license key you receive by email.

Question 4

Can I use my Educator plan at school?

Accepted Answer

You can log in to Unity from any computer, including at school, to access resources. Note: If your school uses the Education Grant License, you may not be prompted to log in to the Unity Hub or the Editor. In this case, you can still use your Unity Educator ID to log in to the Unity Asset Store.

Question 5

What is the difference between Unity Personal Edition, the Unity Educator plan, the Unity Student Plan, and the Education Grant License?

Accepted Answer

The Unity Educator and Student plans allow individual students and educators to learn and create with Unity at home or school on their personal devices. The Education Grant license is for institutions that need to install Unity on institutional computers, such as in classrooms or labs. Unity Personal Edition does not require verification as a student or educator. Student/Educator Plan ✔️Free, Unity Pro Editor ✔️Free Synty Asset ✔️Asset Store Benefits ✔️Odin Inspector/Validator ✔️Version Control (3 seats, 5GB storage) ❌No education watermark ❌Not available for deployment on multiple computers (ie: classroom/lab) Education Grant License ✔️Free, Unity Personal Edition Editor ✔️Education watermark ✔️Available for deployment on multiple computer (ie: classroom/lab) ❌No Synty Asset, Asset Store Discounts, Odin Inspector/Validator, Version Control Unity Personal License (PE) ✔️Free, Unity PE Editor ✔️Version Control (3 seats, 5GB storage) ❌No education watermark ❌Not available for deployment on multiple computers (ie: classroom/lab) ❌No Synty Asset, Asset Store Discounts, Odin Inspector/Validator

Question 6

Can I purchase a Unity Educator plan for my class?

Accepted Answer

The Unity Educator plan is available for free to eligible educators and cannot be purchased. Please refer to the free Education Grant License for your institution’s classroom needs.

Question 7

I’m having difficulty verifying my educator status with SheerID. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

For help with SheerID verification, please contact SheerID directly.

Question 8

Can I share my Unity Educator plan with colleagues?

Accepted Answer

No, but your colleagues are welcome to sign up for their own free Unity Educator plan.

Question 9

When does my Unity Educator plan expire?

Accepted Answer

Once you successfully sign up for Unity Educator, you will have access to the plan for one year.

Question 10

How do I renew Unity Educator?

Accepted Answer

The Unity Educator plan is valid for one year. When the plan expires, simply return to this page and re-verify with SheerID to renew your license.

Question 11

Where can I check the status of my verification?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, verification should be instantaneous. If you have been prompted to upload additional documents, you will receive an email from SheerID when your verification is complete. If your verification takes longer than five business days, please contact SheerID directly.

Question 12

How many Unity IDs can I assign to my verified account?

Accepted Answer

You can only associate one Unity ID with your Unity Educator plan. If you need to change the email address associated with your Unity ID, please follow these instructions.

Question 13

What if I used two different email addresses for verification purposes?

Accepted Answer

Please check both your email inboxes for confirmation of status as well as separate instructions on how to activate your educator benefits.

Unity Educator Plan

Access Unity for free

Educators: K–12

Educators: Higher education

Get free access to Unity

Prepare your students for in-demand careers, and help them unleash their creativity with industry-leading tools and workflows.

Assets to accelerate your teaching

The leading real-time 3D development platform

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Unity Educator plan, and what are the eligible countries?

How do I get access to the Unity Educator plan?

Can I use the Unity Educator plan with my existing Unity account?

Can I use my Educator plan at school?

What is the difference between Unity Personal Edition, the Unity Educator plan, the Unity Student Plan, and the Education Grant License?

Can I purchase a Unity Educator plan for my class?

I’m having difficulty verifying my educator status with SheerID. What should I do?

Can I share my Unity Educator plan with colleagues?

When does my Unity Educator plan expire?

How do I renew Unity Educator?

Where can I check the status of my verification?

How many Unity IDs can I assign to my verified account?

What if I used two different email addresses for verification purposes?

Unity Educator Plan

Access Unity for free

Educators: K–12

Educators: Higher education

Get free access to Unity

Prepare your students for in-demand careers, and help them unleash their creativity with industry-leading tools and workflows.

Assets to accelerate your teaching

The leading real-time 3D development platform

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Unity Educator plan, and what are the eligible countries?

How do I get access to the Unity Educator plan?

Can I use the Unity Educator plan with my existing Unity account?

Can I use my Educator plan at school?

What is the difference between Unity Personal Edition, the Unity Educator plan, the Unity Student Plan, and the Education Grant License?

Can I purchase a Unity Educator plan for my class?

I’m having difficulty verifying my educator status with SheerID. What should I do?

Can I share my Unity Educator plan with colleagues?

When does my Unity Educator plan expire?

How do I renew Unity Educator?

Where can I check the status of my verification?

How many Unity IDs can I assign to my verified account?

What if I used two different email addresses for verification purposes?