All Autodesk software requires you to create a student account. This allows you to use the Autodesk software for one year free of charge.
Attention: Always download all Autodesk software through the official Autodesk website!
Autodesk account creation
Step 1: Click on the 'Start procedure' button.
Step 2: You will be redirected to the official Autodesk's website.
- Choose 'Sign in' and then 'Create account' on the right top corner of the page.
- Fill in the form, click on 'Create Account', and upload a valid student ID.
Attention: you must upload a copy of your valid registration certificate or student card!
It is important that there is a start and end date mentioned on the copy of the document, otherwise, Autodesk will reject it.
Note: if you are a university or college student, choose 'University/Post-Secondary' at 'Institution Type'.
If you are a Secondary/High School student, choose 'High School/Secondary' at 'Institution Type'.
- You will then receive an email to confirm your account.
The verification process may take several working days. If you have not received anything after a few days, please contact our helpdesk.
Click on Next and you'll see the following screen
As soon as you have your account, you can install any software you like.
Autodesk AutoCAD installation
Step 1: Go to ‘Autodesk AutoCAD’ on Academic Software.
Step 2: Click on the 'Download AutoCAD' button. You will be redirected to the Autodesk website.
Step 3: Log in with your account and choose the desired version. Click on 'Select'.
Step 4: You will see the following window. Click on 'Select'.
Now you will see this window (with your Customer details information). Click on 'Submit'
Step 5: Choose the desired program and click on 'Install' and 'Accept'. The installation file will be downloaded.
Double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation procedure. The program will create an installation file. You will see the message: 'Creating the installer'. After that, you will see the window on the screenshot below. Click 'Run Installer' to continue the installation process.
Step 6: Accept the Terms of Use and click on Next.
Step 7: Click on Next to install AutoCAD version 2025.
Step 8: Select the installation folder and click on Install.
Step 9: Now AutoCAD 2025 is installed. You can launch the program by clicking on the Start button.