The Live@edu service will host student e-mail accounts with a 10Gb mailbox capacity, and allow 20Mb file attachments, in addition to calendaring and contact management.

Other features available include instant messaging and file sharing; Windows Live Spaces for personal Web publishing, blogging and photo sharing; and FolderShare, a private peer-to-peer network that allows users to synchronise files between multiple devices and share files with other student users.

The Live@edu e-mail addresses can be retained by students after they graduate.