SOLIDWORKS For Education
Give your students hands-on experience with the same CAD and simulation software used by over 2 million engineers worldwide. SWYFT Solutions makes it simple for schools, colleges, and universities to license, deploy, and support SOLIDWORKS at every level.
Why Use SOLIDWORKS In Education?
Employers hiring engineers, designers, and manufacturers expect SOLIDWORKS proficiency. When students learn on the real software, the learning curve after graduation disappears. Your program becomes the competitive advantage.
Industry's most widely adopted 3D CAD platform
Prepares students for CSWA and CSWP certification
Simulation, FEA, and CAM tools included in select bundles
Seamlessly integrates with coursework in engineering, design, and manufacturing programs
Who Is SOLIDWORKS Education Edition For?
For Colleges and Universities
Full-featured site licenses and network deployments for engineering, industrial design, and manufacturing programs. We handle procurement, licensing logistics, and ongoing support so your IT team doesn't have to figure it out alone.
For Instructors
Teach with the same tools your students will use on the job. SOLIDWORKS Education Edition mirrors the commercial software, so your curriculum is always industry-relevant. Certification prep resources included.
For K-12 and Vocational Programs
Introduce students to professional CAD before they ever set foot in a college classroom or a shop floor. Affordable licensing options and straightforward deployment make it realistic for any school with a design or technology program.
What’s Included In SOLIDWORKS For Education?
SOLIDWORKS for Education isn't just software. It's a full toolkit for building a program students take seriously.
SOLIDWORKS Education Edition is the complete commercial package at an academic price point. Full 3D modeling, assemblies, drawings, and rendering.
Simulation tools like stress analysis, motion studies, and fluid simulation help students solve real engineering problems before they graduate.
SOLIDWORKS CAM integrated functionality for programs with CNC equipment, preparing students for manufacturing environments.
Certification preparation access like CSWA and CSWP exam preparation resources, helping students earn credentials that stand out on a resume.
Student home use licenses to keep students working outside the classroom. Home use licenses ensure coursework doesn't stop at the lab door.
Is There Flexible Licensing For Every Program?
Whether you're outfitting a 10-seat computer lab or deploying across an entire campus, SWYFT Solutions builds the licensing structure around your program, not the other way around.
Network (floating) licenses for shared lab environments
Standalone licenses for dedicated workstations
Student home use add-ons
Annual and multi-year terms available
Not sure which option fits? We'll map it out with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between SOLIDWORKS Education Edition and the commercial version?
Education Edition is functionally identical to the commercial software. Files are compatible with industry-standard SOLIDWORKS, so students' work transfers directly into professional environments.
Can students use SOLIDWORKS at home?
Yes. Student home use licenses are available as part of most education packages, allowing students to complete coursework on their own machines.
Do you offer volume discounts for large deployments?
Pricing scales with the number of seats and license type. Contact us for a custom quote based on your program's needs.
How does network licensing work?
A license server manages a pool of floating licenses. Students check out a license when they open the software and return it when they close it, maximizing utilization across shared lab environments.
What certifications can students earn?
SOLIDWORKS offers the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exams. Both are recognized by employers and can be pursued while still in school.