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Student Hosting for Education
Managed web hosting environments for universities, colleges and teaching cohorts delivering web design, development, WordPress, database and portfolio-based learning.
What is student web hosting?
Student web hosting gives learners a real, accessible hosting environment to build and publish websites. Students can install WordPress, manage files, use MySQL databases, enable SSL and deploy coursework or portfolio projects — using the same tools they will use in industry.
For institutions, managed student hosting replaces ad-hoc, unmanaged hosting accounts with a supported, education-focused route. It sits alongside Education Host's managed education web hosting and Student Web Host Manager, giving teaching teams a reliable platform without the overhead of running it themselves.
How institutions use student hosting
Reliable hosting environments for the practical, web-based modules institutions teach.
Web development teaching
A real hosting environment for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP coursework.
WordPress & digital media
Host WordPress and CMS projects for digital media, marketing and content modules.
Portfolios & coursework
Publish portfolio sites and coursework on real, accessible web hosting.
Database-backed projects
Build database-driven applications with MySQL for practical learning.
Node.js & application learning
Support Node.js and application development where modules require it.
Supported teaching cohorts
Managed, education-focused hosting for whole cohorts — not ad-hoc accounts.
Managed, education-focused hosting
Industry-standard hosting tools, delivered and supported as a managed education service.
Control panel access
Manage sites, files and settings from a straightforward control panel.
Free SSL / HTTPS
Secure student sites with SSL certificates included.
WordPress & one-click installs
Install WordPress and other applications in one click.
MySQL databases
Build database-driven projects with MySQL.
Node.js support
Run Node.js applications where modules require it.
SSD-backed hosting
Fast, SSD-backed hosting for responsive student sites.
Subdomains & domains
Institution-branded subdomains and domains where appropriate.
Managed support
Education-focused support from a specialist team.
Resource protection
Cloud-based resource protection keeps environments stable.
Security-focused hosting
Hosting on ISO 27001-accredited infrastructure.
Choosing the right Education Host platform
Student hosting is one part of Education Host's education platform. Here is how it fits alongside the rest.
Student Hosting
For student websites, portfolios, WordPress, databases and coursework hosting.
Student Web Host Manager
For universities that need Microsoft Entra SSO, centralised provisioning, teaching blocks, lifecycle automation, marking windows and governance.
Learn moreManaged Infrastructure
For larger education hosting platforms, cloud environments and managed services.
Learn moreIndividual student plans
Individual student hosting plans may still be available for learners who need a simple hosting account for coursework or portfolio use. For universities and colleges managing whole cohorts, Education Host recommends Student Web Host Manager.
Student hosting — frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about managed student web hosting for universities and colleges.
- What is student web hosting?
- Student web hosting gives learners a real hosting environment to build websites — installing WordPress, managing files, using MySQL databases, enabling SSL and deploying coursework or portfolio projects.
- How can universities provide web hosting for students?
- Universities can provide managed, education-focused student hosting instead of ad-hoc accounts. For whole cohorts, Education Host recommends Student Web Host Manager, which centralises provisioning and governance with Microsoft Entra single sign-on.
- Is student hosting suitable for coursework and portfolios?
- Yes. Student hosting is well suited to publishing portfolio sites and coursework projects on real, accessible web hosting.
- Can student hosting support WordPress, MySQL and Node.js?
- Yes. Student hosting supports WordPress and one-click application installs, MySQL databases, and Node.js where modules require it.
- What is the difference between Student Hosting and Student Web Host Manager?
- Student Hosting provides the hosting environment students use for websites, portfolios and coursework. Student Web Host Manager is the institutional platform that provisions, governs and automates that hosting at scale — with Microsoft Entra SSO, teaching-block rules and marking-window controls.
- Is student hosting managed and secure?
- Yes. It is fully managed and runs on ISO 27001-accredited infrastructure, with resource protection and education-focused support.
Managed student hosting, supported by specialists
Talk to Education Host about providing reliable, managed web hosting for your students — or explore Student Web Host Manager to provision and govern student hosting across whole cohorts.