Autodesk software & resources for students

Autodesk provides access to professional software free to students to empower you to bring your ideas to life and prepare for a career where you'll lead and revolutionize the future of industry.

Access the Autodesk education plan

It's fast, simple, and free to get students access to industry leading software. Choose a subscription plan that best fits your education needs.

Student plan

Free for students at qualified educational institutions. Confirm eligibility (learn more) and follow the steps in the student's guide or educators' guide.

  • 1 named-user seat
  • Renewable 1-year subscription

 

Educator plan

Free for educators at qualified educational institutions. Confirm eligibility (learn more) and follow the steps in the educators' guide.

  • 250 named-user seats
  • Renewable 1-year-subscription
  • Invite an entire class, individual students, or use a seat for personal exploration

 

School IT administrator plan

Free for school IT administrators at qualified educational institutions. Confirm eligibility (learn more) and follow the steps in the admin's guide.

  • Up to 3,000 named-user seats
  • Provide named-user access for students and educators to Autodesk products
  • Renewable 3-year subscription
    All the features of the educator plan plus single sign-on (SSO)

 

The skills of the future start in today's classrooms. Are you ready?

According to Autodesk's 2024 State of Design & Make report, access to skilled talent is a top business challenge. Learn how students can bridge the talent gap by developing these three skills. 

Autodesk student software learning resources

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Learn Autodesk products

Find tutorials, product guides, certifications, and more. Resources for wherever you're at in your learning journey.

 

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Check out the Autodesk Design & Make Ambassadors Program

Participate in professional development, attend events, and engage with your community in person and virtually.

 

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Get help and resources

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the Autodesk Education plan and get product documentation and support.

 

Ready to make anything? Students start here

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Tinkercad

Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. Build STEM confidence with project-based learning.

 

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Instructables

Join the community and explore easy-to-learn instructional projects for makers of all skill levels—or create a project of your own.

 

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Fusion 360

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional design and manufacturing.

 

Showcase your skills with certifications

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Autodesk Certified User (ACU)

For secondary students and non-English speakers in all industries, this certification validates foundational Autodesk software skills.

 

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Design and manufacturing

Prove your skills in CAD, CAM, design-to-manufacture workflows, and generative design with these Associate, Professional, and Expert certifications.

 

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Architecture, engineering, and construction

Advance your career in architecture, engineering, and construction by highlighting your knowledge of CAD and BIM tools.

 

Unlock your free student access

Have more questions about student access for Autodesk software?

Can you get Autodesk for free as a student?

The education plan gives eligible students and educators free*, one-year, single-user access to Autodesk software for educational purposes. You can access all software available through the Education Community, and access is renewable annually as long as you’re eligible.

How to get student access in Autodesk?

If you're eligible, you can select a product on the Get Products page to start the education verification process. Autodesk does verify student and faculty status for Autodesk educational access. Once you’re successfully verified, you can access all software available through the Education Community, and access is renewable annually as long as you're eligible.

Do university students get AutoCAD for free?

Yes, Autodesk offers eligible university students one-year free* access to Autodesk software and services.

What are the restrictions for Autodesk student license?

Software and services accessed through the Education plan may be used only for purposes directly related to learning, training, and research. They may not be used for commercial, professional, or any other for-profit purposes.

How many years is AutoCAD free for students?

The Autodesk Education plan offers one-year free* access to Autodesk software and services for qualifying students and educators. Educational access is renewable annually as long as you are eligible.

How do I activate Autodesk student software for free?

You should have received an email from Autodesk telling you which products your teacher has assigned and where you can download them. The steps to access software are different depending upon whether you have an Autodesk account.
If you have an account, see these instructions.
If you don’t have an account, see these instructions.

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Legal terms and conditions

Free Autodesk software and/or cloud-based services are subject to acceptance of and compliance with the terms and conditions of the terms of use and/or other terms that accompany such software or cloud-based services.  Software and cloud-based services subject to an Educational license or subscription may be used by eligible users solely for Educational Purposes and shall not be used for commercial, professional or any other for-profit purposes.

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