As the industry standard for design and engineering, SOLIDWORKS is the perfect software platform to help you jumpstart your career.
SOLIDWORKS® is the most widely used 3D CAD package in education and industry today. From your first sketch to your first job, we've built a complete student ecosystem, free software, learning resources, certifications, internship opportunities, and a global community so you have everything you need to stand out.
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Industry-standard and intuitive CAD package
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*Free version only available to students residing in Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan.
You will need to create a free 3DEXPERIENCE ID to access SOLIDWORKS Design Standard for FREE
$60 USD/year
Proven and Powerful SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
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$60 USD/year
Next-generation of browser-based 3D CAD Apps with Collaboration
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Your free SOLIDWORKS account comes with instant access to MySolidWorks — over 600 professional training videos that take you from your very first sketch to certification-ready. Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, with content designed by the same experts who train industry professionals.
The SOLIDWORKS SkillForce Program gives accepted interns and co-op students free access to the full suite of industry-level 3D CAD tools for the entire duration of their internship.
Already started with the free Design Standard? If your school or university holds a SOLIDWORKS institution license, you may qualify for even greater access — a full license on your own device, at no extra cost to you. Check with your institution to find out if you qualify.
Once you've built your SOLIDWORKS skills, make them official. The SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification program lets you earn the same credentials as working professionals — while you're still in school. Add a CSWA or CSWP to your resume and give recruiters a clear, verified reason to choose you.
SWUGN is free to join and open to all students. Get access to live technical sessions, tips from industry professionals, and a network that can genuinely help you find your next opportunity. It's the kind of connection you can't get in a classroom — and it looks great on a resume too.
Competing in an engineering challenge or student design competition? SOLIDWORKS sponsors student teams around the world — providing the tools, support, and recognition to help you go further. Apply for sponsorship and let us back your next big idea.
Want to go beyond 3D CAD? SOLIDWORKS students get free access to learning editions of Abaqus, CST Studio Suite, and Antenna Magus — professional-grade simulation tools used in aerospace, electronics, and structural engineering. No cost, no catch.
Boost your employability with our next-generation CAD technology — now with a simplified student experience. Design in your browser, on any device, anywhere.
Apps for Kids introduces children to the excitement of imagining and designing their own creations. For the individual user or classroom, this ecosystem of free apps empowers children to learn about design and engineering, while having fun in a creative, easy, and friendly environment.
Let SOLIDWORKS put you on the right path to an amazing career.
