🧾 Microsoft 365 A3/A5 License Installation Instructions

There is no need to install desktop applications to use the features of the A3/A5 package. Although higher licenses (A3/A5) allow for this, it is not required – all features are also available in the web version.

Additionally, A3/A5 licenses allow the installation of Office applications on a maximum of:

5 computers (PC or Mac),
5 tablets,
5 smartphones
per user account.

The Microsoft 365 A3 license for educational institutions provides access to advanced Office tools. Below is a detailed description of the steps to correctly install and activate the Microsoft 365 A3 package on your computer.

Note on license purchase

for departments – the appropriate license is purchased by the departmental administrator.
for central units – the license can be purchased by CUI after appropriate notification and consent from the fund manager.

Make sure you have an assigned license. If you are unsure, contact Tech support | University of technology during working hours.
Open a browser and go to m365.cloud.microsoft/apps
Log in using your university credentials (short login and password). If in doubt, Microsoft outlook.

Download the M365 A3 installer from the specified source.

Close all Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) if they are open.
Run the installer as Administrator → right-click → Run as administrator.

During installation, you may receive a message indicating the need to remove previously installed desktop versions of the MS Office package (e.g., Office 2016, 2019, or Office 365).

Go to:
Settings → Apps → Apps & features.
Search for the Microsoft Office packages indicated by the A3 installer and remove/uninstall them.

After removing previous versions, continue the installation.