Altair's Global Academic Program
At Altair, we believe the convergence of simulation, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning will transform the world. And while this era of convergence is only beginning, today’s students will grow up in a world where it’ll be in full effect. We want to prepare teachers and students alike for this coming transformation. Altair and our academic partners are at the forefront of current and future technology, and with their assistance, we can give today’s students the tools and skills to become tomorrow’s innovators, groundbreakers, and world-shakers.
The Path to "Real-World-Ready"
By empowering students and educators to leverage Altair technologies for design, engineering, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), we deliver meaningful benefits for everyone:
- Students get a head start in the job market through hands-on experience with the software tools they'll use in their careers.
- Educators can complement their instruction of theory with realistic examples for students that invite exploration, interactivity, and deeper understanding.
- Companies enjoy access to a talented pool of candidates already proficient with cutting-edge technology.
With our Global Academic Program, everyone wins – because together, we're shaping the future of innovation!
Educators
Educators receive access to a range of industry-leading technology, comprehensive teaching material, and full support. Our attractive pricing model rewards classroom teaching with unlimited flexibility and functionality.
Students
Students get free and quick access to the most comprehensive student edition package in the industry, ranging from simulation and multiphysics software, to data analytics and AI technology.
Researchers
Researchers get access to our comprehensive portfolio of powerful, efficient, and user-friendly software. In addition, they get training materials and round-the-clock technical support – all at the same level industry users receive.
“The collaboration with the Altair academic team and the support we received was outstanding. The Altair solutions are the perfect tools for our project, and thanks to the professional feedback of Altair's engineers, we were able to reach our goal.”
Ana Casares | ARUS Andalucía Racing Team
“In my opinion, EDEM is the fastest and the most versatile commercial DEM software on the market. EDEM’s advanced capabilities, customization options, and coupling module capabilities are major strengths, providing unique characteristics required for research on industrial cases.”
Dr. Ali Hassanpour | Institute of Particle Science & Engineering, University of Leeds, UK
“Altair Inspire's design, analysis, and optimization fits perfectly into my curriculum needs.”
Hod Lipson | Columbia University
“Simply put, Altair’s products made it possible for us to design the lightest vehicle while still being able to handle the punishing obstacles at competition. They allow us to be fully confident in our designs before any real-world testing.”
Vishnu Rengaraj, Testing Director | Michigan Baja Racing
“I'm very happy with our Altair Alliance; it's grown from strength to strength and I see it getting better and better. Hopefully, we'll see a lot of our students going out there, utilizing these products, and producing technology we'll all be talking about and recognizing how we moved the process forward.”
Clive Hands, Lecturer | Nelson Mandela University
Academic Software Options
Altair® Inspire™ Personal Edition
The Inspire Personal Edition is entirely free, tailored for individuals seeking to leverage it for non-commercial, hobbyist, or personal use. It offers Inspire’s standard features suitable for personal projects, academic research, nonprofit organizations, or anyone interested in exploring their creativity using our comprehensive software.
Why should I use the Inspire Personal Edition?
- Instant, frictionless access to Inspire – no need to download a bundle of products
- Unparalleled simulation-driven design capabilities
- Abundance of learning resources, including tutorials, training classes, example models via the Inspire Academic Hub
- Renewable after 1 year
Altair® AI Studio
Formerly RapidMiner Studio
New to data science but interested in applying it to your work? Or are you an experienced data scientist looking to become more efficient and more productive? You’re in luck – Altair AI Studio, formerly known as RapidMiner Studio, is for everyone. Use it for personal projects, academic research, or any non-commercial work to take your efforts to the next level – free of charge.
Why should I use the Altair AI Studio Personal Edition?
- Instant, frictionless access to Altair AI Studio – no need to download a bundle of products
- Access to the RapidMiner Academy and RapidMiner Community
- All learning content at your fingertips in the Altair AI Studio Learning Hub
- Renewable after 1 year
Student Edition Bundle
Altair’s free Student Edition is your all-access pass to the industry’s most comprehensive set of CAE, simulation, and data science tools.
Why should I use the Student Edition Bundle?
- Free, instant access to more than 50 Altair products
- Nearly limitless access to all software features
- Extensive 3D, 1D, and 0D modeling and simulation capabilities
- Access to Altair Community Support
Academic Edition Bundle
Altair's Academic Edition is tailored for educators and academic researchers, giving you access to our full, industry-grade tools for your use in teaching and publishing research, ensuring you’re always equipped with the market’s latest and greatest technologies.
Why should I use the Academic Edition Bundle?
- Industrial-grade access to over 100 Altair and partner tools for educators and their students
- Vast array of engineering simulation and data science capabilities
- Centralized software access through our units-based licensing system
- Cloud-managed licenses for easy, limitless access on university-owned computers
- 1-on-1 support from Altair's global technical support team
- Heavily discounted pricing guaranteed to fit any budget
