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SOLIDWORKS Education Solutions
SOLIDWORKS provides specialized licenses for academia, find the right solution for your institution’s needs.
Education Edition
Perfect for classroom teaching and student projects. Includes all core SOLIDWORKS features with educational watermarks.
Research Edition
Full commercial capabilities for university research. No watermarks, no restrictions on publications or patents.
SolidProfessor Learning
Access comprehensive SOLIDWORKS training through our partnership with SolidProfessor.
Dedicated Academic Support
Our education specialists help verify eligibility and guide you through the entire licensing process.
Campus-Wide Solutions
Flexible licensing options for labs, departments, or campus-wide deployments.
SOLIDWORKS Education Edition
The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition is designed specifically for classroom teaching and student learning. This comprehensive CAD solution provides all the tools educators need to prepare the next generation of engineers and designers, with special academic pricing and support for educational institutions.
Who It's For
Professors teaching CAD/CAM courses at universities and colleges
Engineering labs for student coursework and class projects
Technical schools and community colleges offering design programs
K-12 STEM programs introducing students to professional CAD tools
Vocational training centers preparing students for industry careers
Important Note: Education Edition includes "Educational Use Only" watermarks on all outputs and cannot be used for research, commercial projects, or publications.
Key Features
Complete SOLIDWORKS functionality for teaching - access all the professional tools your students will use in industry
Simulation and visualization tools included - teach advanced concepts like FEA, CFD, and motion analysis
Campus-wide licensing options available - flexible deployment for labs, classrooms, or student laptops
Curriculum resources and tutorials - ready-made teaching materials aligned with learning objectives
Student certification programs - help students earn industry-recognized SOLIDWORKS certifications
SOLIDWORKS Research Edition
The SOLIDWORKS Research Edition provides universities and research institutions with the full commercial version of SOLIDWORKS at special academic pricing. Unlike the Education Edition, this license has no watermarks or restrictions, making it ideal for publishable research, patent applications, and industry collaborations.
Designed specifically for academic research environments, this license recognizes that groundbreaking research requires professional-grade tools without limitations. Whether you’re developing next-generation medical devices, advancing sustainable engineering solutions, or collaborating with industry partners on cutting-edge technology, the Research Edition ensures your work meets the highest professional standards while respecting academic budgets.
Who Qualifies
University research departments conducting funded or unfunded research projects
Non-profit research institutions with recognized academic or research status
Academic labs with funded research projects from government or industry sources
Graduate research programs where students need professional-grade CAD for thesis or dissertation work
Important Note: The license must be owned by the institution and installed on institution-owned computers.
Key Benefits
Full commercial functionality at special academic pricing - get the exact same software as industry professionals
No educational watermarks on outputs - your drawings, models, and documentation look completely professional
Unrestricted use for publications, patents, and industry collaborations - publish in journals or file patents without any licensing concerns
Latest features on the same release schedule as commercial versions - stay current with the newest tools and capabilities
Full compatibility with industry partners using commercial SOLIDWORKS - seamlessly exchange files with no conversion issues
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are watermarks on designs created with the Education licenses.
SOLIDWORKS CSWA vouchers are free when a school has a SOLIDWORKS Education Network of at least 60 licenses on active subscription.
Yes. A school that has at least 60 licenses in its SOLIDWORKS Education Network on active subscription will be given a Student Engineering Kit serial number which will allow students to download SOLIDWORKS at home.
Yes, SolidProfessor has course curriculum that will enable teachers to teach the skillsets needed to pass the CSWA.
Yes, the SOLIDWORKS Campus Wide Solution combines SOLIDWORKS Education Network licenses, 3D Designer for Education, and SOLIDWORKS Research licenses in a discounted bundle.