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SketchUp for Higher Education

We’re here for your next big idea. Draw, share, and refine designs with SketchUp, whether you are teaching classes or taking them.

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Why SketchUp?

  • Create intuitively. SketchUp's accessible interface and simple yet robust tools make it easy to learn, teach, and design in 3D.

  • Design sustainably. Embed high-performance solutions into every part of your design concept with energy, daylight, thermal comfort, and climate analysis.

  • Illustrate your story. Capture your vision with 2D plans, 3D walkthroughs, compelling renderings, and more.



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Explore all the tools included in SketchUp for Higher Education

SketchUp for Web

SketchUp for Web

Create, edit, and share 3D models straight in your web browser.

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SketchUp for iPad

SketchUp for iPad

Sketch, mark up, and collaborate in 3D anywhere.

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Sefaira

Sefaira

Analyze energy use, daylighting, occupant thermal comfort, and HVAC system sizing during conceptual and schematic design.

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Trimble Connect

Trimble Connect

Unlimited cloud storage. Unlimited projects. Endless collaboration workflows.

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3D Warehouse

3D Warehouse

Browse and download millions of pre-built 3D models.

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Extension Warehouse

Extension Warehouse

Customize your workflow with third-party extensions.

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Who’s it for?

Students and educators

Individual students or educators who want to explore the possibilities of 3D design while building in-demand skills for the real world.

University Solutions
Create
Develop your designs quickly by leveraging easy to learn tools and third-party extensions from our SketchUp for Higher Education subscription.
Visualize
Refine your ideas rapidly by importing context and adding millions of pre-built, real-world assets.
Collaborate
Share links to models with classmates or professors. Incorporate their feedback and sync it in the cloud.
SketchUp has produced every project that I have completed during my studies. This software has made modeling easier and has been my ‘right-hand man’ when it comes to generating digital designs.
— Kenneth Garnett
Architecture Student, Parsons The New School for Design

Shape the future with 3D design for educators and students

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