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.
  • Learn to use the best professional architectural software!
  • 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.
  • Education institutions - Contact Digital Vision at 714.612.4547 to place your order.
Other Software available to students and schools:
  • Artlantis Studio, for rendering and animation: Free, and available for download here.
  • MaxonForm, for free-form modeling: Free; to order contact Caitlin at 714.612.4547.
  • SketchUp is available to students directly from Google, please visit SketchUp.com
  • Cadimage Productivity Tools: 3D Profiler, Key Notes, Door & Window Builder, Accessory Tools. All available free here.
  • ArchiCAD 11 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:
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. We offer FREE training (when space is available) in our ArchiCAD JumpStart (basics) class for any instructors who wish to learn ArchiCAD. Call us for details at 714.612.4547

System requirements:
ArchiCAD student and lab system requirements are identical to the professional version. You need to have Windows XP, or Mac OS X 10.4. We recommend a minimum of 1GB 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: http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/system_requirements/