How to Apply for GitLab for Education
An interactive guide to applying for the GitLab for Education program.
Show Me →GitLab for Education Setup Guide
A step-by-step guide for educators and staff covering how to apply, set up groups and student access, and configure course materials.
Open guide →Setting Up Your First Assignment in GitLab
A complete walkthrough for instructors — from creating your course group, to building an assignment template, adding students, and grading submissions.
Open guide →Should I Self-Manage GitLab?
An overview of the self-managed deployment option, covering installation, configuration, user management, runners, backups, and upgrades.
Learn More →Making the Most of GitLab Ultimate
A practical guide to the features and practices available to students and instructors through the GitLab for Education program.
Learn More →Teach Planning Best Practices with GitLab
A step-by-step guide to using GitLab to help your students learn planning and project management through hands-on practice.
Open guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about eligibility, licences, students, research, and support.
Student Assignment Template
Ready-to-use GitLab project — README, skeleton Python code, automated tests, and CI/CD pipeline.
Script for Assigning Students to Groups
Automates semester setup from a single CSV: creates subgroups, forks the template, and adds each student as a Developer with a semester-end expiry.
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