Project
Develop project schedules, assign resources to tasks, track progress, and more.
Overview
Microsoft Project is a project management tool. It is available for the Windows platform only. It not available for MacOS.
Versions
Professional
Project Professional offers more robust capabilities, such as integration with Project Online, resource management across multiple projects and advanced reporting. Note that Project Online will be retiring in September 2026.
Standard
Designed for smaller teams or simpler projects that don't require advanced collaboration tools.
Availability
| Role | Project |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Purchasable |
| Permanent staff | Purchasable |
| Temporary/casual staff | Purchasable |
| Person of Interest (POI) | Purchasable |
| Friend (sponsored account) | Purchasable |
| Departmental | Purchasable |
| Functional | Not available |
Getting Access
Access to software licensed by the University is based on University affiliation and sometimes the device on which the software is installed.
It is your responsibility to make sure you are using the software in accordance with the University's Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources policy and software terms and conditions, plus any vendor terms listed below.
Faculty and Staff at UMN on University-Owned Devices Not Managed by OIT
How to Get It
Request Form: Microsoft Project and Visio Request FormCost
Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.
License Dates
License Details
Discounted price for UMN collegiate units. Pricing is around $7.00 per year. Current license year is 08/01/26 to 07/31/27
Allowed Uses
- Administrative
- Research
- Teaching and Learning
Terms and Conditions
This agreement has been negotiated by the University of Minnesota. For detailed terms and conditions email [email protected].
Faculty and Staff at UMN on OIT-Managed Devices
How to Get It
Request Form: Microsoft Project and Visio Request FormCost
Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.
License Dates
License Details
Discounted price for UMN collegiate units. Pricing is around $7.00 per year. Current license year is 08/01/26 to 07/31/27
Allowed Uses
- Administrative
- Research
- Teaching and Learning
Terms and Conditions
This agreement has been negotiated by the University of Minnesota. For detailed terms and conditions email [email protected].
Faculty and Staff in Specific Units on University-Owned Devices Not Managed by OIT
How to Get It
Request Form: Microsoft Project and Visio Request FormCost
Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.
License Dates
License Details
Discounted price for UMN collegiate units. Pricing is around $7.00 per year. Current license year is 08/01/26 to 07/31/27
Allowed Uses
- Administrative
- Research
- Teaching and Learning
Terms and Conditions
This agreement has been negotiated by the University of Minnesota. For detailed terms and conditions email [email protected].
Cost
Faculty and Staff
Individual fee options
Operating Systems
- Windows
Annual License Renewals
Pricing is around $7.00 per year. Current license year is 08/01/26 to 07/31/27.