Microsoft 365 for students
As a student at the University of Mannheim, you can use your own Microsoft 365 instance to effectively collaborate within your learning groups, regardless of their location. Choose between two options:
- Free basic version of M365 with the Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as a web-based application (i.e. usable in your browser) as well as other applications (e.g. Teams, OneNote, OneDrive) as desktop options.
- A paid version of M365 with the Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as all other applications (e.g. Teams, OneNote, OneDrive) as desktop options.
What applications does M365 include?
M365 includes the following applications:
- the Office package (with Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs)
- a basic version of Visio
- Teams: for virtual communication between individuals or groups via chat or video and audio conferencing (Teams instructions / Teams calendar instructions)
- OneDrive: 100 GB storage in the cloud to store, share and edit documents together (OneDrive instructions).
- OneNote: a digital notebook for managing information and records (OneNote instructions)
- Lists: for organizing and managing processes and tasks (Lists instructions)
- Whiteboard: a digital whiteboard for visualizing ideas and results ( Whiteboard instructions)
How do I use the free version of M365?
- The Microsoft 365 applications are activated online via the user administration. For this, it is necessary to accept the Terms of Use and the Data Protection Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the user administration settings. As a result, however, your Microsoft 365 user account (including all data stored) will be deleted. For more information on the individual steps that need to be taken for activating your account, please go to our instructions (access for university members only).
- The activation may take up to 48 hours. After your registration is complete, you can log into the M365 environment and use the web-based applications of the Office package.
How do I use the paid version of M365?
- Obtain the paid version of M365 from the Bildung 365 website. You will need:
- your Uni-ID
- the password for your Uni-ID
- your generic e-mail address (firstname.lastnamestudents.uni-mannheim.de)
- and a Microsoft Online Services account (will be created during the purchasing process)
- As part of the purchase process, you confirm that you are enrolled and accept the Terms of Use. Please make sure to indicate your generic e-mail address from the University of Mannheim as the license key will only be sent to this address.
- Bildung 365 will now take you through the licensing process step by step and create a Microsoft Online Services account for you. Please select a user ID and password for this account. These are the only data that will be transmitted to Microsoft Online Services to create your account (@bwedu.de)
- Please note: Landeslizenz Baden-Württemberg, contractual partner isEducation 365or the partner stored there, currently DRVIS. If you have any problems with your account, please contact the seller (DrVis). You can reach the support team at http://hilfe.bildung365.de or after registration by logging in to https://bildung365.devia the “Help & Support” link on the website or by e-mail to infodrvis.de / officesupportdrvis.com
- Obtain the paid version of M365 from the Bildung 365 website. You will need:
Video tutorials
In our video tutorials, we show you how to effectively use Microsoft Teams and other M365 applications to collaborate with your learning group.