Autodesk for Students
Autodesk is dedicated to preparing the next generation of tinkerers, makers, designers, engineers, and revolutionizers to lead in the Future of Work.
Embrace the future. Lead the change.
With advanced technologies and workflows accelerating change in industries and careers, we at Autodesk are excited to partner with you on your professional journey. We invest in students by offering our broad portfolio of cloud-based integrated CAD/CAM platform technologies because we believe your ideas and innovation have the power to make this world a better place for everyone. Lead the change and change the world.
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Access the Autodesk Education plan
Confirm your eligibility to get individual access to the free Autodesk products for educational use.
- Create an Autodesk account
- Confirm eligibility
Note: you may be asked to provide documentation (Learn more) - Download and install software
Eligible for product access through your educator? Get instructions
Not eligible for educational access? Explore options
New to 3D designing and making? Start here
If you’re a parent navigating the world of distance learning, start here to find projects to introduce your student to the world of designing and making.
Tinkercad: Create 3D designs and circuits
Perfect for beginners and students, this collection of tools includes a powerful 3D design workspace and an electronics project simulator, helping people all over the world to make anything.
Instructables: Step-by-step projects
Instructables is a community of makers, innovators, and lifelong learners expressing passion through projects. Explore easy-to-learn, instructional projects for makers of all skill levels—or create a project of your own.
Grow your design and engineering skills
Need a bit more of a challenge? Explore our professional products and learning resources and practice your skills in sponsored competitions.
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Autodesk professional products for students
Unleash your creativity and bring your design and manufacturing ideas to life with Autodesk professional-grade software available for students.
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Autodesk Student Group Hub
Join us to learn about the latest industry trends, connect with other members, showcase your work, and more! Learn from and give back to the student community.
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Competitions
Gain experience, connect with like-minded students, and boost your résumé by signing up for Autodesk-sponsored competitions.
Get certified
Autodesk certifications validate skills and knowledge to help advance careers in engineering, digital arts, architecture, and more. Discover the certification that’s right for you.
Advance your skills with an Autodesk Learning Partner
Authorized Training Centers are Learning Partners that serve as your catalyst to job readiness. With in-person and remote learning environments, Autodesk Certified Instructors, and advanced courses, students can accelerate skill-building beyond the walls of a classroom and enter the workforce prepared for the future of making.
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Confirm your eligibility, unlock your access
Eligible students get access to Autodesk products and services with an easy annual renewal.
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.
