---
type: concept
title: Office 365 A1 License
tags: [licensing, software-tiers, cloud-computing]
related: [microsoft-office-365-education]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_studium_lehre_office_365.md"]
---

# Office 365 A1 License

The **Office 365 A1 License** is the specific free tier of Microsoft 365 Education provided to students at the Universität Greifswald.

## Characteristics
- **Web-Only Access:** The A1 license provides access to productivity tools exclusively via a web browser.
- **Excluded Features:** It explicitly excludes the right to download and install **desktop applications** (e.g., the local versions of Word or Excel).
- **Included Services:** Access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.

## Usage Constraints
At the Universität Greifswald, this license is subject to a **Study-related Use Only** policy. If a student intends to use the software for non-academic purposes, they are required to purchase a private license.
