ChatGPT Plus student discount for students at 33 eligible Australian universities and Universidad Nacional de Colombia: claim 1 month of free ChatGPT Plus (normally $20/month) via OpenAI's Student Plus pilot. Sign in with your eligible school email, visit the country referral URL, and the discount is added automatically — eligibility is checked from your account email.
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How to claim it
- Check eligibility. Check the
official OpenAI help articleto confirm your university is on the eligibility list (33 Australian schools + Universidad Nacional de Colombia) - Log in to ChatGPT. Log in to
chatgpt.comusing your eligible university email (e.g. `student.sydney.edu.au`, `student.unimelb.edu.au`, `unal.edu.co`) - Visit referral URL. Visit your country's referral URL:
chatgpt.com/refer/australiaorchatgpt.com/refer/colombia - Confirm the prompt. Confirm the in-app prompt — 1 month of ChatGPT Plus is applied automatically to your account
- Cancel if needed. Cancel before the free month ends if you do not want to continue at $20/month
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Who's eligible
Who can get the ChatGPT Plus Student Discount student discount?
Students with an active email address at one of 33 eligible Australian universities (including the University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Queensland, RMIT, and 28 others) or at Universidad Nacional de Colombia (unal.edu.co). First-time ChatGPT Plus sign-ups only — existing paid subscribers are not eligible. Check OpenAI's help article for the full list of eligible schools.
How long does ChatGPT Plus Student Discount student access last?
One free month per successful sign-up. After the free month, the account converts to standard ChatGPT Plus at $20/month unless cancelled.
Is the ChatGPT Plus Student Discount student discount available worldwide?
Limited to 33 eligible Australian universities and Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Many AU schools are NOT on the list (notably UNSW and Monash) — being at an Australian or Colombian university is not enough on its own; your specific school and email domain must be on OpenAI's eligibility list. This is an experimental pilot program. A prior US/Canada student promotion (2 months free, March–May 2025) has ended and was not renewed.
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What's included
The ChatGPT Plus student discount — officially OpenAI's Student Plus pilot — gives one month of free ChatGPT Plus (normally $20/month) to students at 33 eligible Australian universities and Universidad Nacional de Colombia. The flow is simple: log in to ChatGPT with your eligible school email, visit your country's referral URL (chatgpt.com/refer/australia or /colombia), and the discount is added to your account automatically. Eligibility is checked from your account email only. The account converts to standard $20/month pricing after the free month unless cancelled.
- 1 Month Free ChatGPT PlusFull ChatGPT Plus access for 30 days — advanced models, higher message caps, and priority access — at no cost.
- Standard Plus Feature SetDuring the free month you get the same features as paying Plus subscribers. There is no "student-only" tier with different limits.
- Automatic email-based eligibilityYour ChatGPT account email is all OpenAI checks — if it belongs to one of the 33 listed Australian universities or Universidad Nacional de Colombia, the Plus month is added automatically when you visit the country referral URL.
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Fine print & gotchas
- Only 33 AU universities + Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Notable exclusions include UNSW and Monash.
- New Plus sign-ups only. Existing paid subscribers aren't eligible and get no retroactive credit.
- One free month, then $20/month. The account auto-converts to paid Plus unless you cancel first.
- Eligibility tied to your account email — log in with your listed school address, not a forwarded one.
- Experimental pilot. A prior US/Canada offer already ended and wasn't renewed.
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Common questions
Which countries qualify?
Only Australia and Colombia — and not every university. Only 33 specific Australian universities and Universidad Nacional de Colombia are on the eligibility list. A prior US/Canada offer ended May 31, 2025.
What universities are on the list?
Australia: 33 schools including the University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, Australian National University, University of Queensland, RMIT, and 28 others. Monash and UNSW are NOT included. Colombia: Universidad Nacional de Colombia only. Check OpenAI's [official help article](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10845652-student-plus-referral-program-australiacolombia) for the full list with email domains.
Do I need to upload a student ID or transcript?
No — eligibility is checked from your ChatGPT account email. If your email domain matches a listed school, you qualify automatically.
What happens after the free month?
Your account converts to standard ChatGPT Plus at $20/month (USD) unless you cancel. You will be charged automatically — set a reminder to cancel if you do not want to continue.
Can existing ChatGPT Plus subscribers claim this?
The offer is for new Plus sign-ups only. Existing paid subscribers are not eligible and will not receive a retroactive credit.
My university is in Australia or Colombia but not on the list — can I still get it?
No. The program is strictly limited to the named universities on OpenAI's eligibility list. Being at an Australian or Colombian school is not enough on its own.
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