Academic Programme

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Learn Everything.

Students and educators at accredited institutions can receive a free SCT license for academic, non-commercial use. No strings attached.

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Eligibility

We keep the requirements simple. If you're learning or teaching, we want to support you.

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Students

Enrolled in an accredited educational programme requiring one or more years of full-time study — college, university, or equivalent.

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Faculty & Educators

Teaching staff at accredited colleges and universities who use or demonstrate database tools as part of their curriculum.

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Academic Research

Researchers at eligible institutions using SCT for non-commercial academic projects and publications.

Three Simple Steps

Getting your free license takes just a few minutes.

  1. Contact us Send a message via the contact form. Include your institution name and let us know you're applying for an academic license.
  2. Use your school email address Write to us from your institutional (.edu or equivalent) email address — that's all the verification we need.
  3. Receive your free license We'll reply with your license key, typically within one business day. Download SCT, enter the key, and you're ready to go.
Please note: Academic licenses are for non-commercial use only. Technical support is not included with free academic licenses, but full documentation and the FAQ are available on this site.

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Contact us from your institutional email address and we'll have your free license to you within one business day.

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