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.


Individual plan

FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS

 

Free for students and educators 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

Classroom plan

FOR EDUCATORS

 

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 or individual students 
  • Users can install products on up to 3 devices
  • Invited students and users bypass eligibility verification

Institution plan

FOR SCHOOL IT ADMINISTRATORS

 

Provide named-user access for students and educators to Autodesk products. 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
  • Renewable 3-year subscription
  • All the features of the classroom plan plus single sign-on (SSO)
Autodesk's 2024 State of Design & Make report

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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Connect with the education community

Check out the student hub to learn about the latest industry trends, connect with other members, and showcase your work.

 

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Get help and student 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

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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