: Offers the "3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Students" (cloud-connected) and sometimes desktop versions directly.
: Many universities provide free "Student Engineering Kit" (SEK) or "Student Access" licenses. Contact your school’s CAD administrator or IT department to see if they have available serial numbers.
You can purchase individual student licenses from these primary sources: where to buy solidworks student edition
: Often used as the direct fulfillment partner for SOLIDWORKS student web store orders.
: If you are part of a sponsored team (e.g., FIRST Robotics, Formula SAE), you can often apply for a free license via sponsorship. Eligibility Requirements You can purchase individual student licenses from these
: Files created in any student version are watermarked and cannot be used for commercial purposes. If you open a student file in a commercial version, it will permanently mark that project as "student-use only". SOLIDWORKS for Students: 3D CAD Software for Education
To qualify for the student price, you must provide proof of enrollment, such as: A valid with a current date. A current school transcript or tuition bill. An official eligibility form signed by a faculty member. Key Version Differences 3DEXPERIENCE Student Desktop Student Edition Typical Cost ~$99 - $150/year OS Support Windows, Mac, Chromebook Windows PC only Storage Cloud-based Local storage Included xDesign, xShape, etc. Full CAD, CAM, Simulation If you open a student file in a
To buy the SOLIDWORKS Student Edition Go to product viewer dialog for this item.