Students and professors get 20% off Runway's AI-powered video generation and editing tools, with class purchases receiving 25% off per student.
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How to claim it
- Open the offer. Visit
runwayml.com/educatorsto access the education application page - Fill out the form. Fill out the student application form with your details
- Use your school email. Use your school-issued email address when applying (this is required for verification)
- Wait for approval. Wait for Runway to verify your educational status
- Get verified. Once approved, your account will be marked as a verified educational user with 20% off pricing
- Subscribe at 20% off. Subscribe to your preferred plan (Standard, Pro, etc.) with the discount automatically applied
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Who's eligible
Who can get the Runway ML - 20% Student Discount on AI Video Tools student discount?
Students and professors at educational institutions who have a valid school-issued email address and maintain active student or faculty status.
How long does Runway ML - 20% Student Discount on AI Video Tools student access last?
Access continues as long as you maintain student status and use your school-issued email. Professors purchasing for entire classes receive 25% off per student for bulk purchases of 3+ licenses.
Is the Runway ML - 20% Student Discount on AI Video Tools student discount available worldwide?
No geographic restrictions are specified in official documentation. Students worldwide can apply if they have a school-issued email address and can access the application form.
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What's included
Runway ML offers students and professors 20% off their paid subscription plans for AI-powered video generation and creative tools. The discount applies to plans like Standard ($12/month billed annually), giving you access to cutting-edge AI features like Gen-4 and Gen-3 Alpha video generation. Educational accounts include all the same features as regular paid accounts with no functional limitations.
- Gen-4 & Gen-4.5 Video GenerationCreate AI-generated videos from text prompts or images using Runway's latest generation models
- Gen-3 Alpha TurboFast AI video generation with high-quality output for creative projects and assignments
- Monthly CreditsStandard plan includes 625 credits monthly, enough for approximately 25 seconds of Gen-4.5 or 125 seconds of Gen-4 Turbo video
- Full Feature AccessEducational accounts have the same functionality as regular paid accounts with no limitations
- Monthly or Annual BillingDiscount applies to both monthly and annual billing options, giving you flexibility in how you pay
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Fine print & gotchas
- 20% off, not free. It's a discount on paid subscription plans; you still pay.
- Application + approval required with a school-issued email before the discount applies.
- Discount applies to subscriptions only, not to additional credit purchases.
- No student free trial — only the general free plan with 125 one-time credits.
- Eligibility ends when you're no longer a student or stop using your school email.
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Common questions
What discount do students get on Runway ML?
Individual students and professors receive 20% off the prices listed on Runway's pricing page. For example, the Standard plan at $144/year would cost approximately $115.20/year with the student discount.
Can professors get a bigger discount for their class?
Yes! Professors purchasing Runway for an entire class can get 25% off per student for bulk class purchases. You'll need to fill out the educator form at runwayml.com/educators and indicate it's for a class purchase.
Does the student discount apply to credits?
No, the educational discount applies only to paid subscription plans, not to additional credit purchases.
Do educational accounts have any feature limitations?
No, educational accounts have the same functionality as regular paid accounts. You get all the features included in whatever plan you subscribe to.
Is there a free trial for students?
Runway does not offer free trials for educational users. However, there is a free plan available to everyone that includes 125 one-time credits to try the platform.
How long does the student discount last?
The discount continues as long as you maintain your student status and use your school-issued email address. If you're no longer a student, your eligibility ends.
What email do I need to use?
You must use your school-issued email address to apply for and maintain your educational discount.
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