Empowering the next generation of storytellers
Join our Epidemic Sound Education Program! The program grants students unlimited access to our world-class music and Hollywood-grade sound effects, all cleared for classroom projects, in-school productions, and non-commercial festivals – completely free of charge. Apply now to become a University Partner and bring your students’ stories to life.
Unlimited access to premium music & sound effects
Discover exclusive tracks by Grammy winners, genre benders, and fresh talent. Break them down to their stems, create loops, and generate new versions. Find your sound, your way.
Supercharge your students with next-gen tools
Empower your classroom with our suite of next-gen soundtracking tools, including smart discovery, track customization, and workflow amplifiers. It’s never been easier to find the perfect sound.
Why get a free student license?
- 50,000 premium tracks
- 200,000 sound effects & variations
- Unlimited downloads
- Access our mobile app & plugins
- Publish on YouTube without monetization
- Approved for all classroom projects
What is a student license?
A student license gives students and teachers full access to Epidemic Sound’s catalog and features. The license only covers school projects and classroom content, which can be published on YouTube and submitted to film festivals. However, monetization is not included.
How do I sign up?
Your school needs to contact us for a free Education Program Partnership. Once approved, all teachers and students get free access — students receive license invitations from their teachers or admins. If you’re a student, ask your teacher or school to contact us.
How do I get commercial publishing rights?
If you’d like to monetize your content or publish it on any online platform, you’ll need to subscribe to one of our other plans. Check them out below.
Exclusive tools to empower students
Adobe premiere pro plugin
Soundtrack where you are
Our soundtracking tools slot seamlessly into your creative workflow, saving you time and stress.
Stems
Drums. Bass. Melody. You mix
Make our music your own. Use stems to tailor tracks — create a completely unique video or audio production.
EPIDEMIC AUDIO REFERENCE
Find similar tracks
Reference a track, or the parts you like most, to find more music with the same vibe.
Frequently asked questions about our Education program
How do I sign up for a student license?
To access a student license, your university or school must have an Education Program Partnership with Epidemic Sound. Your teacher or administrator will send an invitation for you to access the student license. If your university/school doesn’t have an Education Program Partnership with us, please request it from your teacher/university and encourage them to reach out to us directly by filling out the form.
Who is the student license for?
The student license is for students and teachers. We offer free, full-platform access without monetization rights.
What happens if I want to monetize my content?
If you’d like to monetize your content or publish on any online platform, you’ll need to subscribe to one of our other plans. Learn more about our commercial offerings here.
On which platforms can I publish with the student license?
The student license opens up full access to Epidemic Sound’s catalog and features. It’s exclusively for in-classroom content, but students can publish their school projects on YouTube and submit to film festivals. You can’t safelist your online channels, and Epidemic Sound reserves the right to claim any ad revenue if you publish on YouTube.
Why do I get claims on YouTube with a student license?
The student license includes publishing on YouTube, but it doesn’t include monetization rights. You can’t safelist your online channels, and Epidemic Sound reserves the right to claim any ad revenue if you publish on YouTube. This means you’ll receive claims on your published YouTube videos. If you’d like to publish monetize your content or publish on any online platform, you’ll need to subscribe to one of our other plans. Learn more about our commercial offerings here.
How can I transfer my playlists from my student account to my paid subscription?
Any playlists created in your student account can be shared with your paid account. Just click the "Share playlist" button next to your chosen playlist.