The updated Student Edition process now leverages Altair One and uses a streamlined process to provide you with the free Altair Student Edition. Altair One is the one-and-only place to download all Altair Software, access the Altair community, learning resources, support, and much more!
NOTE: If instead of the license activation key a "pending verification" message appears, please wait 2-3 business days and check your email to be notified when your credentials are verified. Once the verification is complete you can go back and finish this step.
HyperWorks Student Edition 2022 - For HyperWorks 2022 to be activated with the student license the version of Almutil GUI required is 15.0.0 available here - _15.0.0_win64_x64.zip after downloading and extracting this Almutil GUI, run Almutil GUI and enter the key in the activation tab similar to step 4, right click and copy the path that appears in blue
A Dialog will open in HyperWorks 2022 where in the license file path you need to navigate to the license location mentioned in blue in the activation tab and select the license file as explained below.
Paste the copied link in the window that pops up on clicking the folder icon as indicated in red above, choose all files and then select the .lic file in that location, then click open, then click activate to activate the product.
AI Studio - If using AI Studio separately and not after installing any other product like Altair Inspire beforehand, you will need the Almutil GUI, download Amutil GUI from the below links for the concerned OS
To expose the .altair_licensing folder you may need to right click in the users/your name/ folder and show hidden, once at the exact path select the file that will be named your license key.lic for example LKPO1-POWS2-UY76W-WEQ2.lic and then click on "Save & Connect"
Most of the products in the Altair Student Edition bundle do not have any limitations, but for those that do, we've described them in this section.
The are NO model or problem size limitations for the following products:
Please reach out to your university to see if they can create an email address for you. If not, have your professor fill the Information Request form here and acquire an Academic License. With an Academic License, your professor can give their students access without requiring a school-issued email address.
Many NAFEMS member companies also provide support and guidance to students through their own programmes and initiatives. We've included some of these here. Please note that NAFEMS is not responsible for the contents of these external websites, and the links are provided for information only - not as an endorsement.
Altair offers free simulation and data analytics software to students currently enrolled at any educational institution, and to student teams participating in competitions. Additionally, they provide resources for self-learning and support.
Every year, Altair organises a global contest for students to explore the limitless possibilities of system simulation powered by AI. Engineering students of all levels, specialties, and global regions can participate, learn, collaborate, succeed, and win prizes.
Ansys is committed to setting today's students up for success tomorrow, by providing free simulation engineering software licenses to students at all levels. Support your learning with free courses, our support community and a wealth of student-focused tutorials.
The 3DExperience platform is accessible for students for low yearly fees. Along with the software access, online learning content with onboarding and live webinars, certifications and access to the student community is provided.
The Abaqus Learning Edition offers a complete solution for realistic simulation, and is is available free of charge to anyone wishing to get started with Abaqus. The Abaqus Learning Edition is available on Windows platform only and supports structural models up to 1000 nodes.
The CST Studio Suite Learning Edition introduces you to the world of electromagnetic simulation. With this free edition you have - bar some restrictions - access to our powerful visualisation engine and some of the most advanced solvers of CST Studio Suite, making it ideal for use as part of coursework as well as for anyone wishing to become more proficient with CST Studio Suite.
Antenna Magus Learning Edition makes design capabilities for 12 popular antenna types available and can generate high-quality simulation models of these designs. It can also be used to synthesize basic antenna arrays and includes a selection of useful utilities.
ESTECO's Academy program offers valuable resources for university students and educators in the STEM fields. It focuses on teaching and applying design optimisation techniques using the modeFRONTIER optimisation software. This program is tailored to enhance students' skills in engineering simulation, a competency highly sought after by employers.
Furthermore, ESTECO Academy provides research support and encourages the use of their optimisation-driven technology in student projects and PhD research, contributing significantly to innovation and practical learning in academic settings.
Hexagon provides students free access to Student Editions of our Computer Aided Engineering software via the student download center. Simply register and begin exploring the world of physics-based simulation. You can train yourself with fast access to tutorials, webinars and example problems.
Hexagon has launched a Student Ambassador program, where you and your university and benefit from mentoring provided by their engineers. As a Hexagon Student Ambassador, you can get free access to simulation software and associated training to build your career.
The Maple Portal for Students is intended to help students perform basic tasks and find further information about Maple. It can help you find the commands you want and point you to relevant features of the user interface.
PERMAS4EDU covers the entire process chain from the FE mesh to evaluation. PERMAS4EDU ( ) has essentially the same functionality as the commercial version of PERMAS. However, some limitations are introduced in the educational edition to prevent commercial usage. It is based on version 19 and available on Windows 10/11 and Linux, respectively. Therefore it is well suited for self-study and further training.
PTC Education offerings prepare students to design, manufacture, operate, and service things for an increasingly smart, connected world. With access to on-demand flexible learning and emerging technologies available through PTC Education, students can develop the skills they need to stay competitive in the new digital landscape.
SimScale offers a web-embedded approach to computer-aided engineering, used at more than 1000 universities worldwide. Their portfolio include access to software and resources for both students and educators.
The SimScale Free Academic Plan enables students and educators to get familiarised with the SimScale CAE platform and enhance their simulation knowledge. The Academic Plan includes a one-time three-month access to the SimScale with 2,000 cloud computing core hours and private projects.
Shapr3D's educational license is free for students, teachers and faculty members of accredited educational institutions. The license is valid for one year (365 days) and can be renewed once it expires.
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