Malwarebytes Student Protection Program 📚

Enjoy two years of free premium security for eligible students

Protect your laptop, tablet, and phone (Three devices covered)

Block malware, ransomware, scams, and hackers

Say goodbye to ads and creepy trackers

Free for eligible students at participating universities

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You must be 18 or older in a US university/college to subscribe to the Malwarebytes Student Protection Program. By submitting this form, you consent to Malwarebytes contacting you regarding products and services and using your personal data as described in the Malwarebytes Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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College should be about learning, not worrying about hackers. But there are dangers out there, like people stealing your photos, reading your messages, or seeing what you view online.

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With Malwarebytes Premium Security, you’ll stay protected against:

Malware and viruses

Keep your essays and projects safe

Phishing

Avoid those scammy emails

Annoying ads and trackers

Focus without distractions

Ransomware

Prevent losing access to your files

Scams and spam

Keep malicious texts off your phone

Trusted everywhere

Get free protection now

With Malwarebytes Premium Security, you’ll stay protected against:

  • Malware and viruses

    Keep your essays and projects safe

  • Phishing

    Avoid those scammy emails

  • Annoying ads and trackers

    Focus without distractions

  • Ransomware

    Prevent losing access to your files

  • Scams and spam

    Keep malicious texts off your phone

Trusted everywhere

Get free protection now

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Got any questions? Want your university to participate? See our FAQ below or email us at student@malwarebytes.com

Frequently asked questions

Not yet. The program is in Early Access and currently limited to select US accredited colleges and universities. We’re validating onboarding and supporting at a smaller scale before expanding. We hope to open this program nationwide and then globally soon. Stay tuned! In the meantime, you can ask for early access or enjoy a special 50% discount here.

The program is open to students 18 or older enrolled at select US accredited colleges or universities.

Yes. Eligible students will get a subscription to Malwarebytes Premium Security for two years for free, for three devices. We believe cybersecurity is a right, not a privilege.

Yes, you will get everything included in our Malwarebytes Premium Security subscription, including the latest features such as scam detection, virus protection, ad blocker, 24/7 support, and more.

Three in total. We recommend one computer (Windows/Mac), one phone (iPhone/Android), and one tablet, but students are welcome to use on any device.

You’ll continue to get access to Malwarebytes Premium Security subscription for up to two years from the date you subscribed. After that, you will have an option to stay on as a free subscriber with a limited plan (no real-time protection) or continue with a Premium service with a subscription fee.

After your free two-year plan expires, you will have an option to continue your Malwarebytes Premium Security subscription. The latest pricing options are listed here.

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