Apple has launched its annual "Back to School" promotion in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Mexico, offering significant discounts and special deals for higher education students and educators. The promotion includes gift cards, free accessories, and educational discounts on a range of Apple products.
Key Takeaways
- Promotion available in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Mexico
- Up to £120 Apple gift card with select Mac and iPad purchases in the UK
- Free AirPods or Apple Pencil with purchases in other regions
- Standard educational discounts and 20% off AppleCare+
- Verification through UNiDAYS required in many countries
- Promotion ends October 21, 2024, in most regions
Promotion Details
Apple’s Back to School promotion is now live in most countries in Europe, select countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Mexico. Higher education students and educators in the UK can receive up to a £120 Apple gift card with the purchase of select Macs and iPads. This offer mirrors the deal that was available in the United States and Canada last month.
In the UK, Apple is offering a £120 gift card with any new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac, and a £80 gift card with the purchase of any new M4 iPad Pro, M2 iPad Air, or Mac mini. The gift card can be used towards purchases of Apple products and accessories, App Store apps, subscriptions to services like Apple Music, iCloud+ storage, and more.
Offers in Other Regions
In most other countries participating in the promotion, Apple is providing free AirPods with every Mac purchase or an Apple Pencil with every iPad purchase through its education stores. Additionally, Apple is offering its standard educational discounts, allowing students to get lower prices on Macs and iPads through the EDU store in each country. Students are also eligible for AppleCare+ at a 20% discount.
Verification and Terms
To take advantage of these offers, students and educators must verify their status through UNiDAYS in many countries. Full terms and conditions are available on the promotional pages for Apple’s country-specific websites.
Promotion Duration
Apple’s Back to School promotion will run through October 21, 2024, in most of the participating countries. However, the promotion will end in September in some locations, such as Mexico.
This annual promotion is a great opportunity for students and educators to get their hands on the latest Apple technology at a discounted price, along with some added perks.