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Autodesk is investing in education
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all
Students, teachers and academic institutions worldwide are eligible for free* accessto Autodesk software. Yes, free. We genuinely believe in education.Autodesk is committed to equipping you with tools and resources to help you achieve academic and future career success.
Access the same design software and creativity apps used by industry leaders worldwide, and start to imagine, design and create a better world.
Education resources for students, educators, and institutions
Autodesk offers online educational resources to inspire and engage students in problem-solving, collaboration, and creative thinking—essential skills for 21st century careers.
About Autodesk Education
Today’s challenges will be solved by tomorrow’s designers. That’s why Autodesk gives students, educators, and educational institutions free* access to our design software, creativity apps, and learning resources. A market leader for more than 30 years, Autodesk offers the broadest and deepest portfolio of products in the design world.
- Students and educators—Educational licenses with network and cloud-based options enable you to learn almost anytime, anywhere with a team, as part of a class or on your own. Get free software.
- Students—As you use design to solve problems, you’ll discover potential careers and master professional workflows to do more and work faster. Learn your way.
- Educators—Learn and teach by tutorial, project, or community, with resources and expert networks to enable quick success and deeper skills development. Teach your way.
- Students—Sharpen your skills, show off your talents, and build a portfolio by entering Autodesk-sponsored competitions. All competitions.
- Students—Autodesk Certification and the Education Expert Network can help you validate skills, build experience, and boost resumes.
With millions of professional users, Autodesk is a world leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software for manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment. Autodesk Education helps prepare the next generation to imagine, design, and create a better world.
Design competitions & events
Autodesk Education wants to meet the designers, innovators, and creators of tomorrow. That’s why we promote worldwide design competitions and events that help inspire and prepare students for careers in architecture, engineering, and the digital arts.
Competitions
Employers are looking to hire new graduates with demonstrated experience and skills. Take your skills to the next level, show off your talents, and build your resume with competition experience.
Secondary competitions
"Live it. Sketch it. Share it." design competition
You lived your story, now sketch it up using the SketchBook Express app. Share it and win a Wacom® Intuos pen and other cool prizes.F1 in Schools
Ages up to 19
Design a better, faster and cooler F1 car of the future with Autodesk software.FIRST Robotics
Ages up to 18 (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Mexico, and U.S.)
Use Autodesk design tools to build and test robots designed to meet challenges.Games for Change
Create a game that promotes social change and explores social and ecological issues in a meaningful way.
SkillsUSA Championships
High school and vocational students (U.S.)
Compete in leadership and hands-on skill events locally to advance to a national event.VES Awards
Learn about the Visual Effects Society competition for outstanding visual effects in a student project.
VEX Robotics Competition
Design robots to score points in qualification matches, elimination matches and Skills Challenges.
WorldSkills International
Under 22 (Member country or region)
Join a global competition for vocational skills in a range of disciplines.Autodesk software for students and educators
- Interested in engineering? Want to learn to design? Get free* access for learning and teaching
- Use the same programs as top designers, animators, and engineers around the world
- Both individual products and bundled product suites available
Featured products
Featured design suites
Product Design Suite Ultimate
Extend the power and flexibility of your familiar AutoCAD workflow with tools to help you create, capture, connect, and showcase your designs with impact.Intended for:
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Vault Basic
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Building Design Suite is a portfolio of interoperable 3D building design software that supports BIM-and-CAD-based workflows.Intended for:
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MEP Engineers
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AutoCAD Structural Detailing
Showcase
AutoCAD Raster Design
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3ds Max
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CompareEntertainment Creation Suite Ultimate
Produce higher-quality entertainment content with 3D animation software in the Entertainment Creation Suites.Intended for:
Animators
Visual Effects Artists
Game DevelopersFree Autodesk software and/or cloud-based services are subject to acceptanceof and compliance with the terms and conditions of the license agreementor terms of service that accompany such software or cloud-based services.Get Started Today!
- Students and educators—Educational licenses with network and cloud-based options enable you to learn almost anytime, anywhere with a team, as part of a class or on your own. Get free software.