Free IronCAD for students
Educational license for professional 3D CAD software
Work with professional 3D CAD software for free while you’re in school. With the IronCAD educational license, you’ll have access to the full version of IronCAD for projects, internships, and assignments.
Are you studying mechanical engineering, industrial product design, interior design, engineering, or product development? If so, apply for your free student license today.
Why do students choose IronCAD?
IronCAD helps students turn their ideas into professional 3D models more quickly. Thanks to its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, the focus is on design and development, not on learning complex software.
Work with the same software as the pros
Full functionality with no restrictions
2D and 3D in a single CAD environment
User-friendly with a short learning curve
For academic projects and (capstone) internships
What is the IronCAD educational license?
The IronCAD educational license is a free student license that allows you to use the full version of IronCAD for educational purposes.
You will be using the same software as professionals in mechanical engineering, product development, steel construction, and the manufacturing industry. The license has no functional limitations and is valid for one school year.
Educational license requirements
To apply for an educational license, you will need:
- A valid student ID card
- Or proof of enrollment at an accredited educational institution
Once approved, you can get started right away.
IronCAD in education
IronCAD has been used for many years in technical and creative education programs.
Woodworking and Furniture Design College (HMC)
At the HMC, students use IronCAD to design furniture and complete interiors. The software is part of the furniture and interior design curriculum.
“The speed at which HMC students can model furniture makes it the ideal tool for any professional” – Bram Bekkers, Instructor at HMC Amsterdam.
ROC van Twente
Since 2024, IronCAD has been part of the curriculum at ROC van Twente. Students use the software for technical drawings, product development, and 3D modeling.
Forta
Since 2023, IronCAD has been used in hands-on technical education for students pursuing careers in engineering and product development.
Student experiences
“In school, I also learned to work with other similar software packages. With any program, practice makes perfect, but in my opinion IronCAD is a lot more user-friendly.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Get started with IronCAD today
Would you like to gain experience with professional 3D CAD software that’s also used in the business world? Then request a free educational license and get started right away.