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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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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.

Get started Free trial

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.

Education plans

For students

$55

per user/billed annually

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Create stunning, accurate 3D models in a powerful, user-friendly design interface.

Tackle any assignment with:

Modeling on any device

High-quality, photorealistic visuals

1000+ extensions for tailored workflows

Energy-efficient modeling in Sefaira

Imports from Revit to SketchUp

For educators

$55

per user/billed annually

Buy now

Empower the next generation of creators with intuitive, powerful 3D modeling tools in your classroom.

Inspire your classroom with:

Web, iPad and Desktop modeling platforms

Unlimited cloud storage

Quick climate insights through PreDesign

Imported 3D point clouds

Photorealistic materials and AI renders

Volume purchasing

For universities

$30-$50

tiered pricing/billed annually

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Use our core 3D modeling suite, designed for your university.

Equip your classrooms with:

10-50 seats - $50 PUA

51-200 seats - $45 PUA

201-500 seats - $40 PUA

500+ seats - custom

Network Lab Licensing - $30 PUA

Excludes tax and VAT.

Payment options may vary based on your location or region.

SketchUp for Higher Education

What's included

Fast, easy, and powerful tools to help design whatever you can imagine.

SketchUp for Desktop

Desktop modeler for creating 3D visuals and more.

Explore all the tools included in SketchUp for Higher Education

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SketchUp for Web

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

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SketchUp for iPad

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

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Sefaira. 3D architectural interior model with a glass roof showing a yellow and green daylight analysis heatmap.

Sefaira

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

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Trimble Connect

Unlimited cloud storage. Unlimited projects. Endless collaboration workflows.

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3D Warehouse

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

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Extension Warehouse

Customize your workflow with third-party extensions.

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Pricing

Who’s it for?

Students, educators and faculty

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

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 GarnettArchitecture Student, Parsons The New School for Design

Shape the future with 3D design for educators and students

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SketchUp for Higher Education

Why SketchUp?

Shape the future with 3D design for educators and students

SketchUp for Higher Education

Why SketchUp?