Education Questions

Where can I find more information about SketchUp for Schools?

If you want to know more about all that’s included in SketchUp for Schools offerings for both Primary and Secondary education, take a look at Getting Started with SketchUp for Schools.

Is SketchUp Pro free for higher education students and educators?

No. Both higher education students and educators qualify for great discounts through SketchUp’s authorized reseller program.

Does SketchUp offer discounts to students?

SketchUp Studio for Higher Education is available to students enrolled in a higher education institution. This subscription includes our premium 3D modelers, building analysis software, cloud storage, and more.

Students can purchase a SketchUp Studio for Higher Education subscription through one of SketchUp’s educational resellers. For students in the U.S. or Canada, your educational reseller is Creation Engine, Inc. For all other students, find your regional reseller here. Students purchasing a subscription must provide proof of enrollment.

Does SketchUp offer discounts to educators?

Higher education educators can purchase SketchUp Studio for Higher Education through one of SketchUp’s educational resellers. For educators in the U.S. or Canada, your educational reseller is Creation Engine, Inc. For all other educators, find your regional reseller here. Educators purchasing a subscription must provide proof of educator status.

Do educators need to include SketchUp in their curriculum to qualify for a subscription of SketchUp Studio for Higher Education?

Absolutely not. Educators teaching any subject, computer-related or not, qualify for educator licensing. We're interested to see what you'll do with it! Think it might be of benefit to your Physics class? Engineering? Geography? We think so, too. To get started, reach out to your local reseller.

Does SketchUp offer bulk licensing for institutions?

Yes. Accredited institutions can obtain a bulk offering with SketchUp Studio for Higher Education. This offering contains subscriptions to SketchUp Studio for Universities for both students and instructors. SketchUp also offers Networked Lab Licensing to support your onsite computer labs. See the SketchUp Studio for Universities FAQ for more information.

Who is eligible for SketchUp Studio for Higher Education subscriptions?

Students, instructors, and administrators associated with accredited, degree-issuing institutions are eligible to use SketchUp Studio for Higher Education subscriptions. Primary and Secondary institutions and students may also qualify for this offering where SketchUp for Schools does not meet their needs.

For detailed information regarding which offering is best for you see Plans and Pricing or contact your local reseller.

What’s the difference between SketchUp Studio for Higher Education and Authorized Training Centers?

The Authorized Training Center program supports discounted SketchUp Studio Subscriptions for training providers who manage short-term (usually under one year) professional development offerings to professional learners.

Authorized Training Center Subscriptions are purchased and administered exclusively by the Training Provider, not the learner/student.

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