Ansys Student

Learn engineering simulation through the power of Ansys Student software.

Empower your engineering education with Ansys Student, a suite of free simulation tools designed to help you master the fundamentals of FEA, CFD, electromagnetics, and multiphysics analysis. Whether you’re learning design principles, testing your first model, or preparing for advanced simulation work, Ansys Student provides the same industry-leading software trusted by professionals worldwide — tailored for academic use.

Build Your Skill Set

Access a growing range of free Ansys online courses and webinars developed specifically for students. Learn to use Ansys simulation tools effectively and enhance your understanding of key engineering concepts — from fundamentals to advanced simulation techniques.

Free Student Software Downloads

Access Industry-Leading Simulation Tools at No Cost

Ansys offers a range of powerful student editions that bring professional-grade simulation capabilities to your studies. These free software packages allow you to explore fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, and more — using the same trusted tools employed by engineers and researchers worldwide. Learn, experiment, and innovate with confidence as you develop real-world engineering skills from your own desktop.

Ansys Student

Ansys Student is a Workbench-based bundle that includes Ansys Mechanical, CFD, Discovery, Rocky, optiSLang, Speos, Zemax OpticStudio, and more. It’s downloaded by hundreds of thousands of students worldwide and features many of our most widely used commercial tools. Users may also benefit from the LS-DYNA Student and Rocky Student Add-Ins.

​Ansys LS-DYNA Student

Ansys LS-DYNA Student uses a powerful explicit solver to simulate material behaviour under short, severe loading and extreme deformation. It helps students study material failure and its progression in a part or system, with applications in automotive, aerospace, and more.

Ansys Electronics Desktop Student

Ansys Electronics Desktop Student includes industry-leading tools for antenna, RF, microwave, PCB, IC, and electromechanical design. It provides access to Ansys HFSS, Maxwell, Q3D, and Icepak for a wide range of electrical and electromechanical simulations.

Ansys SCADE Student

Ansys SCADE Student enables model-based design, simulation, and code generation for embedded software. It includes an adapted version of SCADE Suite used in safety-critical systems like aircraft controllers and EV battery management.

Ansys Rocky Student

Ansys Rocky Student Add-Ins extend the Rocky tools in the free Ansys Student download with modules and scripts for applying external forces, removing or modifying particles, collecting data, and more.

Free Student Resources

Explore Learning Tools to Sharpen Your Engineering Skills

Access a wide range of free resources designed to support your learning journey with Ansys. From online tutorials and simulation guides to academic blogs and teaching materials, these tools help you build a solid foundation in engineering simulation. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or educator, Ansys provides everything you need to learn, teach, and innovate with confidence.

Learning Forum

The Ansys Learning Forum is an academic support hub where students and educators can find answers, explore discussions, and connect directly with Ansys experts. It’s the perfect space to exchange ideas, solve challenges, and grow your simulation knowledge together.

Innovation Courses

These free courses combine theory with real-world simulation projects to deepen your understanding of core engineering concepts. Featuring video tutorials, guided exercises, and case studies from industry experts, they help you master Ansys tools at your own pace.

Foundational Fridays

Join Foundational Fridays on the first Friday of every month for engaging, student-focused webinars. These sessions strengthen your simulation skills, build confidence, and prepare you for advanced studies and engineering challenges.

Ansys Teaching Resources

Bring Ansys software into your curriculum with structured teaching materials. These resources encourage practical learning, strengthen simulation skills, and prepare students for future studies and engineering careers.