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.

Eligible Users

  • Faculty
    • use permitted
  • Staff
    • use permitted
  • Students
    • use not permitted
  • Health Sciences Affiliates
    • use not permitted

Allowed Uses

  • Teaching and Learning
    • use permitted
  • Research
    • use permitted
  • Administrative
    • use permitted
  • Personal
    • use not permitted

Terms of Use

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.

This agreement has been negotiated by the University of Minnesota. For detailed terms and conditions email [email protected].

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Costs

Vendor charges discounted fee for those eligible.

Annual License Renewals

Pricing is currently $6.06 per year (pricing subject to change by the vendor). Current license year is 08/01/26 to 07/31/27. 

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