"Yun Gong Kai Wu" University Program - Alibaba Cloud Model Studio Event
Alibaba Cloud Model Studio participates in the "Yun Gong Kai Wu" University Program to support university research, innovation, and talent development. The program offers discounts to students and faculty to support higher education and cultivate technology talent.
Program period
November 11, 2025 - March 31, 2027
Program details
Student offer
University and college students in China (including Hong Kong (China), Macao (China), and Taiwan (China)) can claim a CNY 300 coupon with no minimum spending requirement after completing identity verification. This coupon can be used to cover the inference, training, and deployment fees for large models. The coupon is valid for one year from the date you receive it. If an order is refunded, the coupon is not returned. For the complete rules of the Yun Gong Kai Wu program, see the Activity Rules.
Request process:- Go to the Alibaba Cloud official website and complete the student identity verification.
- Log in to the Alibaba Cloud Yun Gong Kai Wu page and go to the General Benefits for University Students page.
- Click to claim the CNY 300 coupon with no minimum spending requirement.
Exclusive research subsidy for university faculty
Faculty and researchers at universities or research institutions in China can purchase Alibaba Cloud Model Studio platform products and services at a 50% discount after completing qualification verification. This discount applies to products and services with an original price of up to CNY 400,000, providing a subsidy of up to CNY 200,000.
Request process:- Go to the Alibaba Cloud Yun Gong Kai Wu Research Cooperation page and request the exclusive faculty benefits.
- Qualification verification: Submit the online application form and describe your application scenario. You will be notified of the verification result within 3 business days.
Limits: For research and teaching purposes only. Commercial resale is prohibited.
Value of the Alibaba Cloud University Program
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Fosters research and innovation
The Alibaba Cloud University Program lowers the cost and entry barrier for university research by providing discounted compute resources. This enables more students and faculty to engage in research activities and drives scientific innovation.
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Improves talent development
Through hands-on practice in the cloud, students can connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, improving their practical and problem-solving skills. Alibaba Cloud also offers extensive training courses and lab resources to help students master cloud computing technologies faster.
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Promotes industry-academia-research collaboration
The Alibaba Cloud University Program has partnered with many universities to promote the application and commercialization of research outcomes through industry-academia-research collaboration. This helps improve the research capabilities of universities and brings more technological innovation and business opportunities to Alibaba Cloud.
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Promotes balanced access to educational resources
Cloud computing breaks down geographical barriers, allowing students in remote areas to access high-quality educational resources. The program's cloud-based practice platform offers students from different regions the same learning opportunities and lab environments, promoting a balanced allocation of educational resources.
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Enhances student employability
As cloud computing becomes widespread, mastering cloud skills is a key advantage in the modern workplace. By participating in the program, students can gain early exposure to and master cloud technologies, building a solid foundation for their careers. Alibaba Cloud also provides a comprehensive certification system and employment services to help students succeed in the job market.
FAQ
Student-related questions
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Am I eligible to claim the university student benefits?
The general benefits for university students are available to all students currently enrolled in higher education programs at universities in China (including Hong Kong (China), Macao (China), and Taiwan (China)). This includes students in associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, along with in-service graduate students.
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How can I check the remaining balance of my student coupon?
Log in to your Alibaba Cloud account and go to the Coupon Management page in the User Center to view your coupon balance.
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What happens if I exceed my coupon's credit limit?
If your coupon expires or your resource usage exceeds the credit limit, you will be charged for the excess usage at standard product rates.
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I am a student and need an invoice issued to my university. How can I request one?
Click the invoice request link to apply.
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If I cancel, downgrade, or adjust an order, can I reclaim the coupon amount used for that order?
The system records the total discount amount used within one year. Once an order is placed, the discount is considered used. It cannot be used again, even if the order is later canceled, downgraded, or adjusted.
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Can the Deduction Gold you claimed be used to deductfees for the Alibaba Cloud Model Studio service?
Yes, you can. The coupon can be used to pay for Alibaba Cloud Model Studio service fees.
Faculty-related questions
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After submitting my application as a faculty member, how can I check its status and result?
After you complete identity verification, click "Claim Now" to go to the application form page. After you complete and submit the form, you will be notified of the application result within 3 business days.
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For the exclusive research subsidy for university faculty, how can a research group collaborate and share the benefits?
Alibaba Cloud supports collaboration through a primary account with multiple RAM users. RAM users share the resources and benefits of the primary account.
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For the exclusive research subsidy, can faculty members get an invoice for their cloud orders issued to their university?
You can apply by clicking the Invoice Application Portal link.