Microsoft is launching Office 365 University, a highly convenient solution that introduces students to the benefits of the latest Office, including Sky rive’s cloud storage, a more touch-friendly design that works with tablets and touch-screen laptops, and collaboration tools.

Microsoft Office 365 University is available for University students and higher level students including Junior College, MCAST, Giovanni Curmi and Sir Michael Refalo Higher Secondary School, sixth form colleges such as St Martin’s, St Edward’s, St Aloysius’ and De La Salle, and the Institute of Tourism Studies. Office 365 University is also available for teachers and academic staff.

“The way most of us have used Microsoft Office over the years has stayed the same, but the software suite is changing radically, with a hard emphasis on getting consumers to subscribe,” explains Jacqueline Harvey, consumer channel group manger at MS Malta.

“Students will be able to enjoy outstanding value with a four-year subscription to Office 365 University which gives them access to full Office programs, on two PCs or Macs and the capability to select the mobile devices they will be using.”

When signing in with their Microsoft Account, students will experience the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher and Access and they will be able to store, edit and share their documents online with an additional 20 GB of Sky Drive storage. Office can also be used on demand, giving access to the full versions of Office programs through any PC.

“We are committed long term to the mission of helping our customers, especially students, to realise their full potential. Just as we constantly update and improve our products, we want to continually evolve to be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and to better serve our customers,” added Ms Harvey.

Microsoft Office 365 University, which is for non-commercial usage, will be available from leading retailers.