One school already using Autodesk software is The King David School, a secondary school in Melbourne. While their free software program isn’t specific to Australia and New Zealand-institutions of higher learning around the globe can sign up to get free access to the company’s software and apps- the announcement is significant because many students in these countries already use the software.

The company’s promise is worth an estimated $25 million. They will be able to learn how to use Autodesk’s programs through the company’s Design the Future program, which not only gives instructors software training, but also provides them with lesson plans that integrate Autodesk software and apps. Teachers in schools that choose to use the software won’t be left out.

The development comes as part of Autodesk’s software for institutions program, which grants access to Autodesk programs to schools in select areas. Students at secondary schools and colleges in Australia and New Zealand will now be able to freely use Autodesk’s suite of software in classrooms.

Autodesk free software for colleges