Use OS data in education and research to support the delivery of the National Curriculum and the Curriculum for Excellence.
Education Licence
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
- Educators
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 trademarksAn extensive list of product names and trademarked brands registered to Ordnance Survey
- Crown CopyrightOur 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.
Who do I contact for licence support?
Please contact EDINA for information and help using their online services:
+44 (0)131 650 3302
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
How to apply
Where can I find OS data for schools?
Get the EDINA Digimap for Schools serviceWhere can I find OS data for colleges and universities?
See the EDINA Digimap Ordnance Survey collectionWho do I contact for licence support?
Please contact EDINA for information and help using their online services:
+44 (0)131 650 3302
Check your institution's eligibility
Schools - Schools in Scotland
Colleges - Eligible institutions list (xlsx)
Universities - Officially recognised colleges and universities