Students

Launch your creative career

Which license is right for you?

Student license

Start learning with the same tools used by the pros

Student licenses are valid for one year and can be renewed annually while you're a full-time student.

  • Includes access to the full Education Collective: Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio, Mari, and 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
  • Ideal for coursework, personal projects, and building a professional-ready portfolio

Graduate license

Continue your creative journey beyond graduation

  • Includes access to the full Education Collective: Nuke, NukeX, Nuke Studio, Mari, and Katana
  • Designed for those who have completed a full-time course within the past 6 months. Requires proof of graduation
  • One-time discounted price: $295 / £178 / €212
  • License is a one-time, non-renewable annual license valid for one year only
  • Ideal for continuing personal projects, freelance work preparation, and professional upskilling

What are the benefits?

 Why choose a Foundry Education License?

Seamless upgrade

From student to commercial use

Designed for your entire journey

Apply, renew, graduate, upgrade

No feature or file limitations

Work with professional tools from day one

Smooth progression

Project files stay compatible as you upgrade

How to activate your Student license

Step-by-step video guide to get you up and running

See what students are creating

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