Autodesk gives students and teachers worldwide one‑year free access to all its professional software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Maya, 3ds Max, Fusion 360, and more. Verify with your school email to download.
If you’re studying architecture, engineering, animation, or game design, Autodesk software is practically mandatory. Commercial licenses cost thousands per year, but students get one‑year free access with renewal.
Visit the Autodesk Education Community and sign up with your school email. After verification, download any software and activate it for one year. As long as you remain a student, you can renew annually.
Autodesk Education versions are functionally identical to commercial ones. The only difference is a small watermark indicating educational use—perfect for learning.
Pro tip: Apply as early as freshman year to save over $10,000 in software fees across four years. Also take advantage of free Autodesk courses and certification exams to boost your resume.