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All Rights Reserved. ![Feko Hub Hero Antenna Design](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Feko%20Hub%20Hero%20Antenna%20Design.png) ### Create your Altair One account and get your free Feko® Student Edition [Click Here](https://web.altair.com/altair-student-edition?hsLang=en-us#license-activation) ## Empowering Students with Electromagnetic Simulation Tools ![Antenna Design](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Antenna%20Design.png) ### Antenna Design using Altair® Feko® ![Antenna Placement](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Antenna%20Placement.png) ### Antenna Placement using Altair® Feko® ![Wireless Connectivity](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Wireless%20Connectivity.png) ### Wireless Coverage Mapping using Altair® WinProp™ # Introducing the No-Limits Altair® Feko® Student Edition Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of electromagnetic simulation without any boundaries? Buckle up because Altair® Feko® is breaking the mold with its revolutionary "no-limits" Student Edition! For over two decades, [Altair® Feko®](https://altair.com/feko) has spearheaded high-frequency electromagnetic simulation, becoming the go-to choice across a myriad of industries, from aerospace to consumer electronics. Now, it's time for students and educators to experience the full spectrum of Feko's capabilities, allowing teams to optimize: - Antenna design, placement, and co-site analysis - Wireless connectivity for indoor/outdoor scenarios, including 5G/6G (using the WinProp technology within Feko) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC) - Radar cross-section (RCS) and scattering analysis - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) - Radio communication and propagation ### Create your Altair One account and get your free Feko® Student Edition [Click Here](https://web.altair.com/altair-student-edition?hsLang=en-us#license-activation) # **Learn Altair Feko** ## Get Started with Feko ![Typical Workflow in Feko 2](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Typical%20Workflow%20in%20Feko%202.png) #### Typical Workflow in Feko [ Watch ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jr11KQFDfQ&list=PLQ7KUGFuVz4vAcW-_8KMtPzu1b8b8kBRn&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB) ![CADFeko2](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/CADFeko2.png) #### Creating Geometry in CADFeko [ Watch ](https://youtu.be/s6bAnWWly-E?si=FnhvRHiuYenIVwkM) ![Microstrip Line2](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Microstrip%20Line2.png) #### Microstrip Line [ Watch ](https://youtu.be/qoDSVldWpZg?si=UkT9HQjJNYvTqUIp) ## Get Started with Wireless Applications in WinProp ![Radio Coverage Planning](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Radio%20Coverage%20Planning.png) #### 5G Network Planning [ Watch ](https://community.altair.com/discussion/39997/webinar-radio-coverage-planning-for-heterogeneous-wireless-networks-including-5g?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=5g+network+planning) ![WinProp for Telecom Applications](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/WinProp%20for%20Telecom%20Applications.png) #### Co-Existence of Different Wireless Systems [ Watch ](https://community.altair.com/discussion/38834/winprop-version-2022-intermediate-level-training-for-telecom-applications?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=.Co-Existence+of+Different+Wireless+Systems) ![Virtual Drive Test](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Virtual%20Drive%20Test.png) #### Coupling FEKO and WinProp for Virtual Drive Tests & Wireless Network Planning Across Various Environments [ Watch ](https://community.altair.com/discussion/34208/virtual-drive-test-simulation-using-winprop?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=Network+Planning+and+MIMO) ## Extend your Knowledge ![Altair Academic 4](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Altair%20Academic%204.png?width=900&name=Altair%20Academic%204.png) ### ... via eLearning Courses We all learn differently, an no single format fits all learning needs. Therefore, we offer different learning content and methods in Altair Learning. The eLearning courses help you get the most out of your new Feko software: - Feko or Winprop Introduction Courses - Feko Basic Applications Course - WinProp Automotive Course - Feko Main Solving Features Course [![eLearn Feko](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/47251/interactive-187641198611.png) ](https://web.altair.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLAlLVOjk8H73aUmv6xx2LK1Po7n92Yr5wHrSfvyRIrTMHDLL%2BuHW%2FFKlOXFX5d30R0O4u0VYYA%2BDet2DtJxSjMHmVa2NYDTwTYFz%2FWxwt9MaTQtcMVcrGyik%2FUJyaMcAqmyFTrtDNVMzN7g%2B6hF8H14MpzxZBComOGNf%2FkOM15ay9oa%2BadOBPskp7IfvUIjWMXXFI4j2yIgrJR3Q7D8C23TSN%2FZgXLjm5o8%2BTIIG2rDSW50u38ODY%2B6abO1woJNOBvyUdV%2FCfJuQHp1uu6Hjti2vLgy2rPBi6a9Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=187641198611&portalId=47251&hsLang=en-us) [![eLearn WinProp](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/47251/interactive-187643413273.png) ](https://web.altair.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLICABasKM%2B%2B%2FnkBP9bZXgDVAvn3Hr1Lzob1hvgk7FwMrqNDdmxfmxvb%2BktMZgX%2BUW1EfkH6jNKmnjwALl%2FqMQ8ygEbfYhaa9oXcYRs2OUnSeO%2BMNkbz899jNB3mYsODy%2FapXZ%2BmOG7WqsiKVdeXQT%2BNXK%2FG7VT2LaFTYvfdXb%2BbJtvGaKyUycLkz7TdyVC4rjZmnAkOIv0u5Dyt4%2BNV%2FOf5k8eFAZOdgzLbPMWxuCdoNXrAptvQPU3KLXlRipuozJCpt%2FvFJJ7AUdC61J6MvQ6i1zwKdtJzcUGcms8%2F1A%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=187643413273&portalId=47251&hsLang=en-us) ![screen with a video of an instructor](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/screen%20with%20a%20video%20of%20an%20instructor.jpeg?width=1792&name=screen%20with%20a%20video%20of%20an%20instructor.jpeg) ### ... via Virtual Instructor-led Training If you learn best by engaging directly with an instructor, our virtual instructor-led training classes for Feko are a great option. After completion of these courses, you will receive your certificate of attendance. - Feko or WinProp - Introductions - Feko - Antenna Design and Installed Antenna Performance - Feko - Electromagnetic Compatibility [![Feko Courses](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/47251/interactive-187643381609.png) ](https://web.altair.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ9UAQoqQljKtED2ESsnpMctyVoCJTZtEiifwDuyBKSk2JsX2k3mXrnJ7Br%2BA8Jsx9uOffsaOCQxolS3pk0SEr7bgpd%2Fedb2STGBm1nuq3lQey7mR2vfVFvp3urim2Lefco0Hr6So67sejoN%2BK3c61ZFhz08yARd7CensEoXnTgFDshHWulCGCcY5z9Zua7X7KgQlSvR3pKltnc3plml8kUCOZRiSAcnFKsBK%2FDNONDsqGH13d5WK%2FRalRWP10D%2FAlYqQ0D4ihPGfHS9boMlTTCVVAKTDUzjcyV845e&webInteractiveContentId=187643381609&portalId=47251&hsLang=en-us) [![WinProp Course](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/47251/interactive-187643381602.png) ](https://web.altair.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKDWRV%2BnuZP5jcv46WaYYOoD3ALssnBy4QBMiw0J8hulKsqhAoT6IKCV5ah3%2FIotX9NqG9ubb7BA%2FT1zh09YfhxcHddWhA%2FhAjiyOzNxyZxD9IVzYI8Kwopmix4WTgFSrZ57%2FX34Lp%2FNffKHXL8ioMxlIqUnCOuJKOPx12M5eGfcVHWepHY40C9of7i4yBTl2nHKJkNmay2hxpQj%2BrVWOk%3D&webInteractiveContentId=187643381602&portalId=47251&hsLang=en-us) ### Join Hundreds of Engineering Educators ## Teach Your Courses with Altair Feko - Industrial-grade software with no limits available for educators and their students - Vast array of simulation capabilities extending to wireless coverage beyond antenna designs - Centralized software access through our units-based licensing system - Cloud-managed licenses for easy, limitless access - 1-on-1 support from Altair's global technical support team - Heavily discounted pricing, guaranteed to fit any budget   [ Request a Teaching License ](https://altair.com/educators#cta-form) ![https://47251.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/47251/Rear%20view%20of%20students%20attentively%20listening%20to%20male%20teacher%20in%20the%20classroom.jpeg](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Rear%20view%20of%20students%20attentively%20listening%20to%20male%20teacher%20in%20the%20classroom.jpeg) #### **Teach with Altair Feko** Teach with Altair Feko to ensure that your students are well prepared for the challenges electrical engineers face in their work in industry. As an educator, you understand the need to test models and theories quickly yet accurately; the demand for trusted results in the face of time pressures; and the requirement for robust software that’s still easy to use. Feko's intuitive interface and comprehensive features enable educators to demonstrate complex principles with real-world simulations.  ![Teaching with Feko 700x500](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teaching%20with%20Feko%20700x500.png?width=700&name=Teaching%20with%20Feko%20700x500.png) ### Empowering Educators for Simulation-Driven Innovation Traditional electromagnetic education often involves theoretical lessons and static exercises. But in today's rapidly evolving wireless communication landscape, there's a growing demand for practical skills that translate directly to real-world applications. Feko’s simulation-driven design approach empowers designers to create, test, and optimize their ideas in a virtual environment before ever building a physical prototype. It's a game-changer that accelerates innovation, reduces costs, and ensures your designs are robust and reliable from the get-go.   [Request Feko for Teaching ](https://altair.com/educators#cta-form) ![Feko Book 700x757](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Feko%20Book%20700x757.png?width=700&name=Feko%20Book%20700x757.png) ### Textbook: Antenna Analysis and Design using FEKO Electromagnetic Simulation Software This comprehensive textbook is an excellent resource for educators teaching antenna design and analysis. With its tutorial-based approach, it provides students with hands-on experience using FEKO for electromagnetic simulation. The book covers fundamental simulation techniques, theoretical analysis, and real-world design examples, making it ideal for both introductory and advanced antenna engineering courses. Educators can leverage its clear explanations, step-by-step simulations, and visualization tools to enhance student understanding of antenna radiation characteristics and design principles. **Key Features:** - **Hands-on Learning:** Step-by-step tutorials using FEKO for real-world antenna design and analysis. - **Fundamental Concepts:** Covers dipole and loop antennas to build a strong foundation in antenna simulation. - **Theory vs. Simulation:** Compares theoretical analysis with full-wave simulation results for a deeper understanding. - **Visualization Tools:** Illustrates current distribution, radiation patterns, and other key characteristics. - **Ideal for Educators:** Supports both introductory and advanced courses in antenna engineering. [Get the Book ](https://shop.theiet.org/ant-analysis-design-fko) ![EM eBook Cover AI](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EM%20eBook%20Cover%20AI.png?width=700&name=EM%20eBook%20Cover%20AI.png) ### eBook: Full-Wave Electromagnetic Simulation Applications Unlock the world of electromagnetic simulation with this free, learner-friendly guide designed specifically for those outside the field or those just getting started in their learning journey. Whether you are a student seeking a practical overview, a course instructor wanting to complement theory with simulation, or a professional transitioning into a new technical role, this book bridges the gap between complex theory and real-world application. Unlike a dense textbook, this resource prioritizes physical intuition and conceptual clarity over heavy mathematics. You can dive straight into the topics that interest you, skipping the optional equations and technical deep-dives without losing the core narrative. Download your copy today to gain a clear understanding of electromagnetic phenomena through intuitive illustrations and accessible explanations. [See a preview of the eBook here](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/eBook_ElectromagneticApplications_StudentVersion%20cropped.docx?hsLang=en-us).  [Download the eBook ](https://web.altair.com/electromagnetic-simulation-ebook-download-page?hsLang=en-us) > I tell students in my courses to take full advantage of the educational resources that Altair provides for Feko (including video tutorials), as they are the best in the industry." — Prof. Nima Ghalichechian​, Georgia Tech > Without Altair's generous provision of ​full-featured Feko licenses, my PhD would not have progressed so smoothly and would have taken significantly longer!”​ — Ali J. Alqaraghuli, Northeastern University > Feko gives our students an accessible, intuitive electromagnetics simulation platform – ​for real-world applications of antenna design concepts in a matter of weeks." — Prof. Asimina Kiourti, Ohio State University ## Get Inspired by Other Teachers ![Teaching Experience Using Altair Winprop within an MSc Telecommunication Engineering Programme](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Teaching%20Experience%20Using%20Altair%20Winprop%20within%20an%20MSc%20Telecommunication%20Engineering%20Programme.png) #### Teaching Experience Using Altair Winprop within an MSc Telecommunication Engineering Programme This presentation highlights the use of Altair tools in the MSc Telecommunication Engineering Programme at Middlesex University, focusing on Altair WinProp for antenna design, propagation, 5G network planning, and mesh networks. [ Watch Now ](https://altair.com/resource/teaching-experience-using-altair-winprop-within-an-msc-telecommunication-engineering-programme?lang=en) ![HyperWorks for Electromagnetics Engineering Teaching Rostyslav Dubrovka](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/HyperWorks%20for%20Electromagnetics%20Engineering%20Teaching%20Rostyslav%20Dubrovka.png) #### HyperWorks for Electromagnetics Engineering Teaching In this presentation hear about academic research at the Antenna and Electromagnetics Group at Queen Mary University of London. Examples include the use of Altair Feko to enhance a bee tracking radar performance and to design new generation compact antenna test ranges. [ Watch Now ](https://altair.com/resource/hyperworks-for-electromagnetics-engineering-teaching?lang=en) ![Unveiling the Mysteries of the Early Universe with Modern Super Radio Telescopes Nicolas Fagnoni](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/Unveiling%20the%20Mysteries%20of%20the%20Early%20Universe%20with%20Modern%20Super%20Radio%20Telescopes%20Nicolas%20Fagnoni.png) #### Unveiling the Mysteries of the Early Universe with Modern Super Radio Telescopes The University of Cambridge and the Cavendish Laboratory are collaborating on two new radio telescopes. In this presentation, Fagnoni summarizes the telescopes and describes how we used electromagnetic simulations for antenna design before building prototypes for validation. [ Watch Now ](https://altair.com/resource/unveiling-the-mysteries-of-the-early-universe-with-modern-super-radio-telescopes?lang=en) ## Research Papers using Feko ![Resaerch Papers](https://web.altair.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resaerch%20Papers.png?width=700&name=Resaerch%20Papers.png) Find articles, theses, books, and abstracts from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, and universities that use Feko for their work and research.    [See All Papers ](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,10&q=Feko+OR+winprop) ### Join fellow learners and experts in the Altair Community Product Forum for Feko. [Click Here](https://community.altair.com/discussions?tagID=72) ## YouTube Channels Teaching Feko for Various Applications [![HowTo](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/HowTo.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgQpcID1NUQ&list=PLGNemB0NFb0AVaeg-26q__wMF6YuczoM8) [![TrueInsight](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/TrueInsight.png)](https://www.youtube.com/@TrueInsight/search?query=Feko) [![GAP](https://web.altair.com/hubfs/GAP.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6bAnWWly-E&list=PLQ7KUGFuVz4vAcW-_8KMtPzu1b8b8kBRn&pp=gAQB) [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://web.altair.com//academic-hub-feko%20&body=Check%20out%20https://web.altair.com//academic-hub-feko](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://web.altair.com//academic-hub-feko%20&body=Check%20out%20https://web.altair.com//academic-hub-feko) ### See all of our Academic and Student Team Hub Pages [Let's Go](https://web.altair.com/academic-hubs?hsLang=en-us) [Register Now](https://web.altair.com/academic-hub-feko#stickier-form)