Save up to % on Parallels Desktop for Mac with student and educator pricing

Current and newly accepted college students, faculty, teachers, staff, and IT administrators can save up to % on Parallels Desktop. Run Windows on your Mac to get access to more than 200,000 of its apps to study. Authorized by Microsoft.

How to get your student discount for Parallels Desktop

Choose your version

1. Choose your version

Review the compare chart and choose between Standard or Pro editions based on your course needs. Then click “BUY NOW” to purchase.

Verify you’re a student

2. Verify you’re a student

Find and select your school’s name. Log in with your credentials.

Checkout

3. Checkout

Your discount will be applied to the cart.

Download and get started

4. Download and get started

Your Parallels Desktop subscription will be sent to your email address.

Find the right fit for your academic needs

Standard
Best for Light home use
Core components
Maximum virtual RAM and CPUs
8 GB vRAM,
4 vCPUs
Supports latest versions of macOS, Windows, and Linux
Subscription only
Authorized by Microsoft
3D acceleration—DirectX and OpenGL
Run thousands of Windows apps on your Mac
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Pro
All the Standard features PLUS:
Best for Power users and developers
Core components
Maximum virtual RAM and CPUs
128 GB vRAM,
32 vCPUs
Supports latest versions of macOS, Windows, and Linux
Advanced capabilities
Run Windows apps with intensive graphics and processing needs
Run multiple virtual machines (VMs) simultaneously
Command line interface
Built-in developer tools
System performance
Disk cleanup and memory cleaner
Registry cleaning and optimization
Driver updater
Internet speed booster
Screen capture and recording
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System requirements for Desktop for Mac Student and Educator Edition

System requirements

Parallels Desktop works with all modern Macs.

For the most up-to-date system requirements, please visit our Knowledge Base article.

Why buy from Parallels Desktop for Mac Student and Educator Edition

FAQs about Parallels Desktop for Mac Student and Educator Edition

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