Student Versions
ArchiCAD is available FREE to students and to all educational institutions.
The Student Version is intended for students in architecture or interior design who wish to use ArchiCAD on their own computers for class projects. The University/School version is for installation in networked computer labs. Software ships on one CD with electronic manuals. Works on both PC’s and Macs.
ArchiCAD working interface, user experience and capabilities are identical to the professional version.
School and Student versions share a common file format that is INCOMPATIBLE with the professional version to prevent abuse. University/School and student copies can read ArchiCAD professional files, but not the reverse.
The Student version has some restrictions on DWG and DXF translations, and prints a border around the outside of each sheet that mentions that the work was produced with the ArchiCAD Education version. The University/School version does not have these restrictions or print a border.
Ordering Information for Students and Schools:
Students may download ArchiCAD (with a 12 month serial number) here.
The University/School version is available for computer labs at universities, colleges, high schools, and training facilities using a special network code which allows up to 50 concurrent users.
Educational institutions can get information here
Other Software available to students and schools:
- Artlantis Studio, for rendering and animation: Free, and available for download here.
- SketchUp is available to students directly from Google, please visit SketchUp.com
- EcoDesigner (energy analysis tool) add-on for ArchiCAD is available free here.
- MEP Modeler add-on for ArchiCAD is available free here.
- Cadimage Productivity Tools: 3D Profiler, Key Notes, Door & Window Builder, Accessory Tools. All available free here.
- ArchiCAD Step-by-Step Training Guide book & CD $59; ArchiCAD printed manual set for $60; all items plus tax and shipping. Contact Digital Vision at 714.612.4547 to order.
Resources on the Web:
- Architects Jury, a community site for architectural students.
- ArchiCAD Wiki
- Free ArchiCAD Objects
If you are an instructor or administrator at a school or training facility, we’ll be happy to discuss setting up ArchiCAD for your school computer lab. Visit our instrutor resources page here or call us at 714.612.4547
Young Architects Program:
We offer a 30% discount on professional licenses of ArchiCAD to Young Architects. Qualifications are as follows:
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Students, who are registered and approved on the GS educational website are eligible one semester after their registration. This extends to three years after their graduation. They are identified based on their EDU registration data.
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For students not approved on the GS educational website, this offer is valid for one year after graduation. They have to prove their identity and status by sending a copy of their diploma to the local reseller. A copy of the diploma must be sent to Graphisoft with the order.
Graphisoft ArchiCAD Intern Program:
The Graphisoft Intern-Match Program connects top interns from select schools with firms in major cities. This is a great opportunity for both the educational and commercial markets, providing students with hands-on experience and firms with fresh ArchiCAD talent.
To get started in this program, register here.
System requirements:
ArchiCAD student and lab system requirements are identical to the professional version. You need to have Windows XP, or Mac OS X 10.5. We recommend a minimum of 2GB RAM. If you are developing small projects, you may be able to work with a similar amount of RAM, but we suggest adding more RAM to your system when possible. For complete system recommendations, visit: https://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/system_requirements/