Looking for discounted or free educational software from Autodesk? There are two ways students can get access to Autodesk software: by joining Autodesk’s free Student Engineering & Design Community site or by purchasing at a discounted educational rate. Students, be sure to take advantage of these free programs and resources while you can… I did but wished I would have done even more! Read on for more about the Autodesk student design community website, free educational software opportunities, and a student contest with fantastic prizes. By advancing education in the key areas of science, technology, engineering, math and visual communication, Autodesk is helping students develop critical skills for future academic and career success.

They do so by providing access to powerful design software, innovative programs and resources designed to inspire the next generation of professionals to experience their ideas before they’re real. You can obtain more information about the available products, and how to access them, through the Autodesk College and University Student Software Site.Like many 'big name companies' Autodesk is committed to supporting students and educators. Students: Autodesk has always offered free versions of their tools for students to install and use on their own equipment.

Simulation Moldflow Adviser Ultimate 2015.

Robot Structural Analysis Professional 2015.

The following additional Autodesk products are included:

If you would like to request this software for instructional or research purposes, or installation in any of our computer labs, please submit a ticket through our Helpdesk system. This software is available for Windows, with some products available on OSX, for installation on supported equipment for instructional and research use. This license does not, unfortunately, extend to support or administrative use, although there is a student component mentioned at the bottom of this article. Autodesk has now made their entire Education Master Suite and Entertainment Creative Suite available for instructional and research use at no cost.

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