A New Opportunity for the Younger Generation to Experience High-Quality Music ── Qobuz Launches 'Studio Student Plan' on April 1, 2026
Qobuz launches the 'Studio Student Plan' in Japan on April 1, 2026, offering students aged 18-24 all features for 599 yen per month, a 60% discount.
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Qobuz, a high-quality music platform from France, has launched a new plan for students, the 'Studio Student Plan,' in Japan.
Targeting enrolled students aged 18 to 24, all features of Qobuz are available for 599 yen (tax included) per month, which is about a 60% discount from the regular price.
■ A new streaming experience for young music fans and audio enthusiasts
With the 'Studio Student Plan,' you can enjoy a rich catalog of over 100 million songs across all genres in uncompressed studio quality, ranging from CD lossless (FLAC 16-bit/44.1 kHz) to Hi-Res (up to 24-Bit/192 kHz).
It covers all kinds of music across genres such as rock, hip-hop, electro, jazz, classical, funk, world music, and folk.
In addition, 'Qobuz Magazine,' integrated into the app, features a wealth of original content to deepen the listening experience, including music selections by the music team, latest release information, artist interviews, and album reviews.
■ Main features of the 'Studio Student Plan'
- 30-day free trial for the first time
- Cancel anytime, no contract period restrictions
- Available at about a 60% discount compared to the regular plan
- Stream over 100 million high-quality songs
- Qobuz Magazine exclusive content to deepen your music knowledge
- Free and easy migration of playlists from other services using Soundiiz
- Playlists, feature articles, and special content curated by experts, providing encounters like those in a record shop
■ Respect for artists, true music experience for fans ── Qobuz's philosophy
While global streaming services are crowded, Qobuz has established a solid position as an option for listeners who pursue a true music experience, advocating 'commitment to sound quality' and 'respect for artists and their creations.'
Hidenobu Sukenari, Country Manager of Qobuz Japan, commented as follows:
'This initiative follows our arrival in Japan in October 2024, and it presents an alternative to mainstream streaming for all music fans—especially students. Qobuz is supported by people of all generations who have a deep love for music, but with this student plan, we are confident that a wider range of demographics will be able to experience this service.'
■ How to use the 'Studio Student Plan' plan
Targeting enrolled students aged 18 to 24, all features of Qobuz are available for 599 yen (tax included) per month, which is about a 60% discount from the regular price.
■ A new streaming experience for young music fans and audio enthusiasts
With the 'Studio Student Plan,' you can enjoy a rich catalog of over 100 million songs across all genres in uncompressed studio quality, ranging from CD lossless (FLAC 16-bit/44.1 kHz) to Hi-Res (up to 24-Bit/192 kHz).
It covers all kinds of music across genres such as rock, hip-hop, electro, jazz, classical, funk, world music, and folk.
In addition, 'Qobuz Magazine,' integrated into the app, features a wealth of original content to deepen the listening experience, including music selections by the music team, latest release information, artist interviews, and album reviews.
■ Main features of the 'Studio Student Plan'
- 30-day free trial for the first time
- Cancel anytime, no contract period restrictions
- Available at about a 60% discount compared to the regular plan
- Stream over 100 million high-quality songs
- Qobuz Magazine exclusive content to deepen your music knowledge
- Free and easy migration of playlists from other services using Soundiiz
- Playlists, feature articles, and special content curated by experts, providing encounters like those in a record shop
■ Respect for artists, true music experience for fans ── Qobuz's philosophy
While global streaming services are crowded, Qobuz has established a solid position as an option for listeners who pursue a true music experience, advocating 'commitment to sound quality' and 'respect for artists and their creations.'
Hidenobu Sukenari, Country Manager of Qobuz Japan, commented as follows:
'This initiative follows our arrival in Japan in October 2024, and it presents an alternative to mainstream streaming for all music fans—especially students. Qobuz is supported by people of all generations who have a deep love for music, but with this student plan, we are confident that a wider range of demographics will be able to experience this service.'
■ How to use the 'Studio Student Plan' plan