Microsoft Academic Core CAL – 1‑Year Online Licence (OLV)

The Microsoft Academic Core Client Access Licence (CAL) provides your educational organisation with legal, secure access to essential Microsoft server products for a full 12‑month period. Delivered as an online licence (OLV), activation is instant and requires no physical media, simplifying deployment across campuses, remote learning environments and hybrid classrooms. Designed specifically for the academic sector, this Core CAL covers up to five concurrent users per licence, enabling staff and students to connect to Windows Server, Exchange Server and other Microsoft services without additional cost per device. The licence is fully compliant with Microsoft’s volume licensing terms, ensuring your institution meets audit requirements while benefiting from Microsoft’s robust security and reliability standards. With a straightforward renewal process and the flexibility to scale licences as enrolments grow, the Academic Core CAL is an economical solution that protects your IT budget and supports the digital transformation goals of modern education providers.