Visual Studio Pro (Microsoft)
Microsoft Visual Studio Pro simplifies the creation, debugging, and deployment of applications on a variety of platforms including the Cloud. It comes with integrated support for test-driven development and debugging tools. Developers can use existing skills to code.
Purchase or Download
Purchase or Download
UMN Licenses
Availability | Cost |
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Department For installation on a University-owned device | Academic discount Paid for with departmental funds |
Employee For installation on an employee's personal device | Not available |
Student For installation on a student's personal device | No charge for Visual Studio Community |
Instructions for Departments
Visual Studio Pro
Visual Studio Pro can be purchased through our Microsoft Select Plus contract that is currently being managed by CDWG, a UMarket vendor.
- Go to the UMarket site.
- Select the Shop Now button.
- Sign in with your UMN internet ID and password.
- Scroll to the Electronic Components; Computer Equipment, Software & Supplies section.
- Select the CDW-G icon.
- Select the PunchOut link.
- On the CDW-G/U Market Ordering Site, select Popular Microsoft Licensing on the left hand side of the screen.
- Select the Microsoft either icon that says Visual Studio.
- Choose the license that best fits your needs If you have questions about is best for you, contact our CDW-G representatives Matt Lubawski at [email protected].
Visual Studio Community
If you only need Visual Studio for use in an academic research, or classroom learning environment scenario, download Visual Studio Community for free through our Microsoft Azure Development Tools for Teaching Standard license. If you are not automatically logged in, login using your UMN internet ID and password.
Visual Studio Community is not a trial version or limited product; it includes the same features as Visual Studio Pro except for the CodeLens feature.
Please note that no use is permitted beyond the open source, academic research, and classroom learning environment.
Instructions for Students
Visual Studio Community is also available at no charge for students. Follow the instructions above.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
General Technology Products Terms & Conditions apply to this software license. If additional terms and conditions apply to this item, they will be listed below.
Restrictions
This software is to be used for UMN work only.
Resources
Resources
Vendor Links
Campus Resources
- Have a question about software licenses, codes, or renewals? Send e-mail to the OIT Software License Team.
- Need help using the software? Contact Technology Help.
Cost
Academic discount for departments
No charge to departments or students for Visual Studio Community as long it is being used in a classroom learning environment, for academic research, or for contributing to open source projects.
Operating Systems
- Windows