# SOLIDWORKS Education 2026 Empower the workforce of the future ![SOLIDWORKS Education Whats New](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2025-11/solidworks-education-whats-new-2026-hero.jpg.webp) - [Contact Academic Sales](/contact-academic-sales?int_medium=internal&int_source=solidworkscom&int_campaign=_XOP11213_RAC) ### What’s new in SOLIDWORKS Education Edition SOLIDWORKS® Education Edition is our desktop solution packed with power and performance. Our mission is to provide students with the tools and skills they need to build their careers. SOLIDWORKS Education Edition delivers 3D design solutions to help unleash students’ creativity for inspired design. SOLIDWORKS Education Edition provides powerful, engaging, hands-on software for students to understand the real-world mechanics of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEM/STEAM). With SOLIDWORKS Education Edition, educators and students have access to the same 3D development tools used by countless engineering and design professionals around the world, so they can focus on what’s really important—fostering new ideas, solving problems, teamwork, and innovation. The Education Edition includes over 12 products, allowing students to conceptualize, create, validate, communicate, manage, and transform ideas into great designs. [Learn more about SOLIDWORKS Education Edition](/media/solidworks-education-edition). - [See all new features](/product/whats-new) ![SOLIDWORKS 3D rendering of industrial vehicle made by Vermeer, a SOLIDWORKS customer](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2025-11/solidworks-education-whats-new-2026-portfolio-thumb_0.jpg.webp) #### The SOLIDWORKS Education Portfolio has expanded! In today’s competitive job market, students need every advantage they can get. Now powered by the **3D**EXPERIENCE® platform, SOLIDWORKS® Education has expanded its portfolio to bring cloud and collaboration into the classroom, boosting students’ employability. ##### Highlights [![webcardthumbnail.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-05/webcardthumbnail.jpg.webp) eBook Add the Value of 3DEXPERIENCE](/media/add-value-3dexperience-solidworks-education-edition) [![media-edu-portfolio-matrix-cover-2.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-04/media-edu-portfolio-matrix-cover-2.jpg.webp) Flyer 3DEXPERIENCE EDU Portfolio Matrix](/media/3dexperience-edu-portfolio-matrix) [![media-video-overwhelming-abstractthumb.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-04/media-video-overwhelming-abstractthumb.jpg.webp) Video 3DEXPERIENCE platform for Schools and Students](/media/3dexperience-platform-schools-and-students) ![2D Drawings are now in the Cloud!](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2022-04/solidworks-edu-2d-drawings-main-image.jpg.webp) #### 2D Drawings are now in the Cloud! The all-cloud role of SOLIDWORKS xDesign now includes 2D drawings in the cloud! This offers students and educators the ability to define concepts in a way that combines intuitive model-based engineering with familiar 2D drawings. Make changes with confidence, as all dimensions, annotations, and tolerances update automatically with model changes. ##### Highlights [![solidworks-datasheet-manufacturing-definition-creator-abstract-thumb-edu.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2022-04/solidworks-datasheet-manufacturing-definition-creator-abstract-thumb-edu.jpg.webp) DATASHEET Manufacturing Definition Creator](/media/manufacturing-definition-creator-datasheet-education) [![solidworks-video-manufacturing-definition-creator-edu-abstract-thumb.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2022-04/solidworks-video-manufacturing-definition-creator-edu-abstract-thumb.jpg.webp) VIDEO First Look: 3D & 2D Drawings](/media/first-look-3d-2d-drawings-education) ![3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Education](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-04/3dxsw-workstations-panel-cover-2.jpg.webp) #### New Role: **3D**EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Education Take your designs and concepts to the next level with **3D**EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Education and turbocharge them with the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. Connect all your most vital resources in one unified, secure place and bring industry best practices into your classroom. ##### Highlights [![3dxsw_edu_thumbnail.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-04/3dxsw_edu_thumbnail.jpg.webp) Datasheet 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Education](/media/3dexperience-solidworks-education-datasheet) [![first-look-3dxsw.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-04/first-look-3dxsw.jpg.webp) Video First Look 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS](/media/first-look-3dexperience-solidworks) ![3DEXPERIENCE Education Roles](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-04/educators3ddesign-2.jpg.webp) #### Additional **3D**EXPERIENCE Education Roles The **3D**EXPERIENCE platform empowers educators with the tools to maintain learning continuity, collaboration, and knowledge acquisition. **3D**EXPERIENCE for Education offers the ideal infrastructure for bringing industry practices into learning. ##### Highlights [![edu.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2020-04/edu.jpg.webp) Datasheet SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Education](/media/solidworks-xdesign-education) [![media-edu-datasheet-3dxengineer-abstract.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-06/media-edu-datasheet-3dxengineer-abstract.jpg.webp) Datasheet 3DEXPERIENCE Engineer for Education](/media/3dexperience-engineer-education-datasheet) [![edu-project-collaborator-datasheet-thumb-1.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2021-06/edu-project-collaborator-datasheet-thumb-1.jpg.webp) Datasheet Project Collaborator for Education](/media/datasheet-project-collaborator-education) ## What’s included in **3D**EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Education Roles - [ Collaborative Business Innovator Connect all users and foster real-time collaboration through dashboards, communities, instant messaging and other cloud-based services.](/sites/default/files/2020-04/3DX_Collaborative_Business_Innovator_Datasheet.pdf) - [Read datasheet](/sites/default/files/2020-04/3DX_Collaborative_Business_Innovator_Datasheet.pdf) - [ Collaborative Industry Innovator Securely access product data, basic lifecycle management, compliance services and enable real-time, secure and structured collaboration on product content.](/sites/default/files/2020-05/3DX_Collaborative_Industry_Innovator_Datasheet.pdf) - [Read datasheet](/sites/default/files/2020-05/3DX_Collaborative_Industry_Innovator_Datasheet.pdf) - [ 3D Creator 3D Creator enables designers and engineers to create, review and evaluate 3D models through easy-to-use parametric modeling capabilities.](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Datasheet-3D-Creator-xDesign-SOLIDWORKS.pdf) - [Read datasheet](/sites/default/files/2019-06/Datasheet-3D-Creator-xDesign-SOLIDWORKS.pdf) - [ 3D Sculptor 3D Sculptor enables designers and engineers to create 3D organic shapes quickly and easily with an intuitive cloud modeling solution.](/sites/default/files/2020-01/2020_3DX_3D_Sculptor_Datasheet.pdf) - [Read datasheet](/sites/default/files/2020-01/2020_3DX_3D_Sculptor_Datasheet.pdf) - [ Project Planner Enable teams to plan and monitor project status in real time by sharing tasks and defining deliverables, dependencies, and key milestones. Empower team members to efficiently collaborate from anywhere, at any time and on any device.](/sites/default/files/2020-04/Project_Planner_Datasheet.pdf) - [Read datasheet](/sites/default/files/2020-04/Project_Planner_Datasheet.pdf) - [ Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS Connects SOLIDWORKS users to the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform, to manage product designs and documents directly from the desktop authoring application.](/sites/default/files/2020-05/UES_2020.pdf) - [Read datasheet](/sites/default/files/2020-05/UES_2020.pdf) - [ 3D SheetMetal Creator Streamline how you create, store, share, and validate the design of complex sheet metal components, assemblies and enclosures for manufacture.](https://www.solidworks.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/SOLIDWORKS-3D-SheetMetal-Creator-Datasheet.pdf) - [Read datasheet](https://www.solidworks.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/SOLIDWORKS-3D-SheetMetal-Creator-Datasheet.pdf) - [ 3D Structure Creator Create accurate, manufacturing-ready structure designs on any device.](/sites/default/files/2021-03/SOLIDWORKS-3DStructureCreator-Datasheet-SourceFiles-PUSH22-US-031121.pdf) - [Read datasheet](/sites/default/files/2021-03/SOLIDWORKS-3DStructureCreator-Datasheet-SourceFiles-PUSH22-US-031121.pdf) ### Learn more about our SOLIDWORKS Education Desktop Offerings ### SOLIDWORKS Curriculum Educators are essential in shaping the future of engineering and design. Our curriculum empowers them with cutting-edge tools and comprehensive lessons, equipping students to excel in real-world challenges and innovate with confidence. Together, we’re fostering the next generation of problem solvers and industry leaders. - [Explore all our curriculum and educator classroom resources](/solution/solidworks-academic-curriculum) # MySolidWorks for Students Provide your students the perfect opportunity to master their SOLIDWORKS skills with My SolidWorks for Students. Access hundreds of product tutorial videos covering a broad range of SOLIDWORKS topics, including CSWA exam prep course. ![MySolidWorks for Students](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2019-04/banner-mysolidworks-for-students-001.jpg.webp) - [Register now](http://my.solidworks.com/account/student-access) ### SOLIDWORKS Certification In today’s competitive job market, CAD professionals need every advantage they can get, and the SOLIDWORKS Certification Program gives students a proven edge. Students show employers they have the 3D CAD skills for the job. Become a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider and have your students take their certification exam for FREE\*! (\*Minimum license and subscription required.) - [Apply now to become an Academic Certification Provider](/academic-certification-provider-application) # Have questions about SOLIDWORKS Education? Prepare the workforce of the future with SOLIDWORKS Education. Help students explore the new horizons provided by the **3D**EXPERIENCE Platform and SOLIDWORKS, the most powerful and widely-used 3D design software in the world. ![Contact SOLIDWORKS Education](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2020-04/solidworks-footer-workflow-design-verification-management-3d-cad-005.jpg.webp) - [Contact Academic Sales](/contact-academic-sales?int_medium=internal&int_source=solidworkscom&int_campaign=_XOP11213_RAC) - [Call +1 (781) 810-5011](tel:1-781-810-5011)