Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Studyond
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- What does Studyond cost?
Studyond is completely free for students, faculty, and individual industry experts.
- How do I create an account?
Sign up using your official university or company email address and confirm your account via the verification code sent to your inbox. Once verified, you can immediately explore the platform.
- Is Studyond free for researchers?
Yes. Studyond is completely free for university researchers and faculty. No subscription, hidden costs, or budget request is required.
- Is Studyond GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Studyond complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Data Protection Act. All data is stored in AWS data centers in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Who is behind the platform?
The Studyond platform grew out of an Innosuisse research project initiated by ETH Zurich, the University of St. Gallen (HSG), and Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST). The Swiss Employers' Association and economiesuisse took part as implementation partners. Today, Studyond is an official HSG Spin-Off and ETH Startup. In 2026, it was accepted into the MITdesignX Startup Accelerator Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).