Hello everyone, I'm Mahfuz Hossain, a student of Information and Communication Engineering from BAUET, Bangladesh. As a Java learner, I recently explored different IDEs for Java and found out that students can access IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate for free, but how? I want to share this information with you.
If you’re learning Java or planning to work on Enterprise Java projects, you’ve probably heard about IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate. It’s one of the best IDEs for Java development, offering powerful features for Spring Boot, Microservices, and advanced debugging. However, the Ultimate edition comes with a paid subscription.
💡 Good news! JetBrains offers IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate for free to students through its Student License Program. If you have an edu email, you can access this premium IDE without paying a dime!
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of getting IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate for free as a student.
Step 1: Check Eligibility
To qualify for the JetBrains Student License, you must be:
✔ A student at an accredited institution.
✔ Have an edu email (e.g., yourname@university.edu)
Step 2: Apply for the JetBrains Student License
Visit the JetBrains Student License page:
🔗https://www.jetbrains.com/community/education/#students
Scroll down below and Click "Apply Now" under the Students section.
Fill up the fields and Sign in with your university email e.g., yourname@university.edu.
After Completing, Click on the Apply For Free Products option below. And you will be redirected to this page.
After this, JetBrains will send a verification link to your inbox. Open it and confirm your email.
Once verified, your free JetBrains license will be activated within minutes! 🎉
Step 3: Download and Activate IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
1.Go to the IntelliJ IDEA download page:🔗 https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download
2.Download IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate.
3.Install and launch the IDE.
After installing you will be prompted for activation.
Click on Activate License.
Sign in with the JetBrains account that has the student license you got earlier.
And after entering the credentials, you will see the below page:
🎉 Congratulations! You now have IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate for free!
Benefits of IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate for Students
💡 Advanced Features: Refactoring, database tools, Spring, and more.
📌 Web Development: JavaScript, TypeScript, and frontend frameworks support.
🔍 Debugging & Profiler: Powerful debugging tools to optimize performance.
🤖 AI-Powered Assistance: IntelliJ Ultimate provides better code completion and suggestions.
💬 Did this guide help you? Let me know in the comments!
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