SketchUp Studio for Universities - FAQ
What is the difference between SketchUp Studio for Students/Educators and SketchUp Studio for Universities?
SketchUp Studio for Higher Education is curated for higher education students and instructors providing extensive access to a suite of SketchUp products. There are two options available with options based on the needs of who is using SketchUp. Each option offers access to SketchUp’s full product suite, but pricing, deployment, and user management options may vary:
| Subscription Option | Who It’s For | Products Included | Deployment | Account Management |
| SketchUp Studio for Students; SketchUp Studio for Educators | Individual students & instructors | SketchUp Studio for Higher Education (full suite) | Individual user login | Individual Account Management |
| SketchUp Studio for Universities | University/ Education Institution IT managers & administrators | SketchUp Studio for Higher Education (full suite) | Admin managed product assignment (products can be reassigned) - users log in directly | Admin managed accounts, bulk user upload & management |
Which SketchUp products are included with SketchUp Studio for Higher Education Subscriptions?
The following products are included in a SketchUp Studio for Higher Education subscription:
- SketchUp Pro
- LayOut
- Sefaira
- SketchUp for Web
- SketchUp for iPad
- PreDesign
- 3D Warehouse
- Extension Warehouse
- Trimble Connect
- Scan Essentials
- SketchUp Viewer (Desktop, Mobile, Meta Quest)
SketchUp Studio for Higher Education does not include access to V-Ray.
How much does SketchUp Studio for Universities cost?
SketchUp Studio for Universities is a bulk subscription offering with tiered pricing options based on the number of seats needed, starting at a minimum of 10 seats. For pricing details see Plans and Pricing.
How do I assign products to new users?
Account owners, secondary account owners, and administrators can access the Account Management Portal (AMP). Using the AMP you can add new users, assign or remove product access, or remove users. For more details, including options like bulk user management, see Account Management.
What is the difference between SketchUp Studio for Universities and Networked Lab Licensing?
SketchUp Studio for Universities provides named-user subscription seats of the SketchUp Studio for Higher Education product suite. These seats can be used both on and off campus, and may be reassigned as needed during a subscription term. Users login to products using a personal Trimble ID and will have two activations available should they need to access their products on multiple devices. SketchUp Studio for Universities is available in bulk tiered pricing.
Networked Lab Licenses are floating network licenses for installation on an on-site desktop computer using an activation key. Networked Lab Licenses include access to SketchUp Pro, LayOut and Style Builder.
For more details on either of these options, see SketchUp Studio for Universities.
How do I make sure my subscription renews without disruption?
Contact your reseller before your renewal date.
SketchUp notifies subscribers ahead of time when their account is up for renewal. 30 days before renewal you can find a link to your reseller’s contact information in the AMP. Use that link to reach out to your reseller to make sure your subscription will continue without interruption.
10 days before renewal SketchUp will send a reminder email with instructions on how to contact your reseller.
Renewing a subscription prior to the expiration date transfers all entitlements and existing users will have uninterrupted access to their products.
Renewals performed after the expiration date will be treated as a new order. Users will need to be uploaded and assigned as if it were a brand new subscription.
For more information about renewal options contact your local reseller.
What do I do when a user leaves midterm?
User roles and product access can be managed through the AMP by account owners, secondary account owners, or administrators. See Managing Members for more information.
Are seats purchased in the middle of a term considered a part of the original order?
Any additional subscription seats purchased after the initial order are considered a separate order and pricing will reflect this. These seats can be prorated to reflect the original order’s expiration date or for a full term. For more personalized purchasing options, contact your local reseller.
