Here’s a concise guide to the (officially called the Educational License ).
Fusion 360 has transitioned away from a specific "Student Edition" download. Instead, Autodesk now offers an that grants students and educators free access to the full version of the software for a renewable 1-year term.
The education license is essentially the version of Fusion 360, meaning you have access to all features, including: fusion 360 student edition
| Feature | Student Edition | Commercial | |--------|----------------|-------------| | Price | Free | ~$500/year | | Watermarked Outputs | Yes (drawings, STL, NC code) | No | | Manufacturing Extensions | Limited (some require extra free activation) | Full paid | | Cloud Solve Credits | 25 credits (simulation/generative design) | 250+ | | Commercial Use | Prohibited | Allowed |
The (officially part of the Autodesk Education Plan ) is a powerful, cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software. Unlike the limited personal version, the student edition provides full access to professional-grade tools for modeling, simulation, and manufacturing at no cost to eligible learners. Who is Eligible? To qualify for the free annual subscription, you must be: Here’s a concise guide to the (officially called
The student edition is excellent for learning, school projects, and building a portfolio. Just avoid using it for anything commercial or client-related, and remember to re-verify every year.
After 1 year, you must re-verify your student status to renew for free. The education license is essentially the version of
A teacher or faculty member at a qualified institution.
If you have downloaded the software but it acts like a 30-day trial: