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Microsoft 365 Copilot

Transform teaching and learning with Microsoft 365 Copilot, your AI assistant for education.
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OVERVIEW

Explore Copilot in education

Transform education experiences and save time for what matters most with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  • Use free, secure AI chat powered by GPT-4o at no additional cost when signed in with your school or work account.
  • Easily draft, summarize, translate, code, collaborate, and identify new insights based on your files in real time so you can focus on what matters most.
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  • Kickstart the creative process with Copilot Chat as a thought partner, discover new perspectives and ideas, and bring concepts to life with custom images.
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  • Use natural language to create agents focused on supporting you with the task at hand. Access and use agents priced on a pay-as-you-go basis.
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Copilot Chat

Copilot Chat offers AI-powered web chat using the latest AI models and enterprise data protection at no additional cost. View links to sources, generate images, summarize or analyze files, and more.
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BY THE NUMBERS

Prepare for the future

Learn more about the future of work and learning with AI.
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STORIES

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“We’re seeing a clear link between Copilot-assisted learning and student success. Students are more engaged, more confident, and achieving better grades.”
Antonio Delgado, Vice President of Innovation and Technology Partnerships, Miami Dade College
15%
Increase in pass rates

Products

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio
  • Microsoft Teams
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“We identified early on that [generative AI] would not disappear, and we knew that we wanted to lead in this space … we had to lay the foundational work first.”
Leigh Williams, Brisbane Catholic Education Information and Technology Executive
9.3
Hours saved on average per week

Products

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio
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“The institution’s culture comes first—then, the technology’s capabilities. The best technology is useless if you’re not open to testing it and exploring boundaries."
Vini Nathan, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Auburn
87%
Improved quality of work

Products

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot
  • Azure AI Foundry
  • Microsoft Purview
  • Microsoft Sentinel
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“When I heard about the launch of Microsoft 365 Copilot, I realized it was a new opportunity for the school to advance efficiency.”
Petr Mach, School Principal, Základní škola Aš Hlávkova
60%
Time saved on document management

Products

Microsoft 365 Copilot
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RESOURCES

Get started

Find guides and training materials to get started with Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot in education.
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For everyone

Copilot Scenario Library

Explore opportunities for Copilot with our guidance by department and individual scenarios to get inspired.
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For IT admins

Copilot Chat documentation

Explore in-depth articles for technical audiences.
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For IT admins

Microsoft 365 Copilot documentation

Learn how to set up, assign licenses, and deliver impact.
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For educators, IT, guardians

Copilot Chat Adoption Kit

Discover resources to implement Copilot Chat—your free, secure AI chat powered by GPT-4o.
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For IT admins

Agent Success Kit

Learn how to prepare your tenant and set up admin controls and data governance controls.
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For educators

AI for Educators Learning Path

Learn how to use AI in the classroom with free tools from Microsoft to support learning outcomes.
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For leaders

Microsoft 365 Copilot Evaluation Toolkit

Explore a collection of research instruments and resources to help collect insights.
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For leaders and IT

Education AI Toolkit

Get equipped for your AI journey with knowledge, strategies, and tips to confidently advance use of AI.
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Frequently asked questions

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is an AI chat available at no additional cost with Microsoft 365. It includes web grounding, the latest large language models, file uploads, Copilot Pages, IT controls, and enterprise-grade privacy and security.

    When you add a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, Copilot Chat becomes more powerful by drawing on Microsoft Graph, working directly in productivity apps, and using advanced measurement and management tools.
  • Copilot Chat is available at no cost for users with a Microsoft 365 A1, A3, or A5 license when signed in with their school or work account. It is currently available to faculty, staff, and higher education students aged 18 and older. Review the Copilot Chat documentation for more information.

    Microsoft 365 Copilot is available as an add-on to Microsoft 365. A qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription is required to purchase Copilot.
  • Copilot Studio is the comprehensive tool for building agents, which use AI to automate and execute business processes while working alongside or on behalf of a person, team, or organization. Agents built in Copilot Studio can seamlessly integrate your data, take action, and be deployed across multiple channels—pay only for what you use. For those licensed for Microsoft 365 Copilot, use of agents published to Microsoft 365 Copilot is included in their license.
  • The Copilot Control System (CCS) spans three functional areas critical to the administration of Copilot and agents: security and governance, management controls, and measurement and reporting. Additionally, CCS is grounded in the existing controls and commitments we manage on behalf of our Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and Microsoft Copilot Studio customers. It also includes our enterprise data protection commitments, built-in safety and governance controls, and our responsible AI services.
  • Explore our insights on the opportunities and challenges in the Microsoft Special Report: AI in Education and Education Insights from the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Survey.

    For studies from Microsoft Research, read about How Students See AI in Higher Education and how AI Provides New and Unique Learning Opportunities.

    For early findings on the impact of Copilot, read an initial analysis by Kelley School of Business faculty at Indiana University.

    For insights on AI and the future of work, visit WorkLab.
  • Use the Copilot Chat Adoption Kit, Agent Success Kit, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot Evaluation Toolkit to get started on your rollout.
  • Agent is an industry-standard term commonly used to describe AI assistants. In education, agents can be tailored to have a particular expertise—whether it’s instructional design or individual student preferences—and can leverage institutional data to offer relevant insights for educators and administrators. The ability to build and add agents to Microsoft 365 Copilot is included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Agents can also be accessed and used in Copilot Chat, priced on a metered basis.
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For individuals

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