Hi,
In this case can you contact your local University IT Support team to check the account and mail ID if the valid for registration and process to register. Chck the registration and eligibility process here - https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/offers/ms-azr-0170p/
Hope this helps.
JS
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