Education Licence

Schools, colleges and universities can use OS data in education and research. We support and encourage students and researchers at all levels to use Ordnance Survey mapping data as part of their learning. To help you get the most out of OS data, suitable data licensing terms are available via our Partner, Edina.

This licence entitles you to

Use OS data in education and research to support the delivery of the National Curriculum and the Curriculum for Excellence.

  • Educators
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Key features

Supports students and researchers

All levels of education can use OS data, including schools, colleges, universities, research councils and other related entities.

Free for students

OS data is free for students at their place of education and point of use.

Supports National Curriculum

OS data can support the delivery of the National Curriculum and the Curriculum for Excellence.

Licence agreement

Use cases
  • Use OS data for or in connection with learning, academic and sponsored research.
  • Use OS data at or in connection with recognised places of education, whether on site, or remotely.
  • As a place of education, use OS data to show your location, extent of campuses and/or the location and directions to an event organised by you.
Customer suitability
  • Educators
Length of licence
Between 1 and 5 years
Licence fee

Free for students at the point of use. Places of education fees start at £109 plus VAT, depending on level of education

Terms and conditions

Acknowledge OS copyright

We ask that students, researchers, and those delivering teaching and learning, respect the copyright and data usage rules for OS data. Please acknowledge OS copyright. These rules will be set out in the service terms you will be asked to agree to.

Documents and support

Trademark acknowledgements

  • Product names and trademarks
    An extensive list of product names and trademarked brands registered to Ordnance Survey
    link
  • Crown Copyright
    Our data and our brand are protected by a variety of intellectual property (IP) rights (including copyright, database rights and trade marks), and our primary income comes from licensing these IP rights to Government, public sector organisations, commercial businesses and consumers.
    link

Who do I contact for licence support?

Please contact EDINA for information and help using their online services:

+44 (0)131 650 3302

Email the EDINA helpdesk

Get this licence

Key features
  • Supports students and researchers
  • Free for students
  • Supports National Curriculum
This licence entitles you to

Use OS data in education and research to support the delivery of the National Curriculum and the Curriculum for Excellence.

Length of licence
Between 1 and 5 years
Read licence agreement

How to apply

Where can I find OS data for schools?

Get the EDINA Digimap for Schools service

Where can I find OS data for colleges and universities?

See the EDINA Digimap Ordnance Survey collection

Who do I contact for licence support?

Please contact EDINA for information and help using their online services:

+44 (0)131 650 3302

Email the EDINA helpdesk

Check your institution's eligibility

Schools - Schools in Scotland

Colleges - Eligible institutions list (xlsx)

Universities - Officially recognised colleges and universities

Schools in England, Wales and British Overseas