What is the Education Collective?
The Education Collective gives students and educators discounted access to industry-standard VFX and animation tools Nuke, Katana, and Mari — used worldwide for compositing, texturing, look development, and lighting.
Your student journey
Annual Education licenses built for every stage
Which license is right for you?
Student license
Get started with industry-leading VFX and animation tools while you study
- Access to the annual Education Collective: Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio, Mari, Katana
- Free for full-time students at schools or universities that teach with Foundry tools
- For full-time students at other schools or universities: $99 / £79 / €89
Graduate license
Professional tools at a student-friendly price
- For graduates who completed a full-time course in the last 6 months
- Full access to the Education Collective: Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio, Mari, Katana
- Pricing: $295 / £178 / €212
- One year (12 months) license, non-renewable
Faculty license
Teach with the tools used by the pros
- Access to the annual Education Collective: Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio, Mari, Katana
- Free for faculty at schools or universities that teach with Foundry tools
- For faculty at other schools or universities: $295 / £178 / €212
Classroom package
Tools for VFX and 3D classrooms
Our classroom licenses are available to primary and secondary schools, as well as accredited institutions that grant degrees or certificates
- Access to the Education Collective: Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio, Mari, Katana
- Discounted price: $381 / £233 / €283 per seat, billed annually
- Ideal for VFX, animation, and 3D production courses
Beyond graduation
Launch your professional journey
- Discounted Commercial license for student and graduate users
- Available to Student or Graduate license holders, up to 6 months after education license expiry
- 50% off commercial subscriptions to Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio, Mari, Katana
Explore the tools included
Get to know each product included in the Education Collective and explore its features
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Education and Non-commercial licenses?
Education licenses are full versions for classroom and personal use. Non-commercial is for personal learning only.
I’m not a student — can I still use the software?
Yes! Try our free Non-commercial versions or a 30-day trial.
Can I teach with Foundry tools?
Yes — educators can apply for licenses and access classroom resources.