SketchUp for Higher Education, Universities, and Network Labs FAQ
Plans, Products, and Eligibility
What is the difference between SketchUp for Higher Education and SketchUp for Universities?
The available SketchUp for Higher Education options are curated for higher education students and instructors. Each option provides extensive access to a suite of SketchUp products. There are multiple options available based on the needs of who is using SketchUp. Each option offers access to SketchUp’s primary product suite, but additional services, pricing, deployment, and user management options may vary:
Subscription Option | Who It’s For | Products Included | Deployment | Account Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SketchUp Studio for Students | Individual students | SketchUp for Higher Education (full suite) | Individual user login | Individual account management |
SketchUp Studio for Instructors | Individual instructors | SketchUp for Higher Education (full suite) | Individual user login | Individual account management |
SketchUp Studio for Universities | University/ Education Institution IT managers & administrators | SketchUp for Higher Education (full suite) | Admin-managed product assignment (products can be reassigned) - users log in directly | Admin-managed accounts, bulk user upload and management |
SketchUp Network Lab Licenses | University/ Education Institution IT managers & administrators | SketchUp for Desktop, LayOut | Installed on school-owned computers for a lab/classroom setting. | Admin-managed licenses assigned to a device, not a user. |
Who is eligible for SketchUp for Higher Education subscriptions?
Students, instructors, and administrators associated with accredited, degree-issuing institutions are eligible to use SketchUp for Higher Education subscriptions. Primary and Secondary institutions and students may also qualify for this offering when SketchUp for Schools doesn't meet their needs.
For detailed information regarding which offering is best for you, see SketchUp for Higher Education or contact your local reseller.
Do educators need to include SketchUp in their curriculum to qualify for a subscription of SketchUp for Higher Education?
Absolutely not. Educators teaching any subject, computer-related or not, qualify for educator licensing. We're interested to see what you'll do with it! Think it might be of benefit to your Physics class? Engineering? Geography? We think so, too. To get started, see SketchUp for Higher Education or reach out to your local reseller. Please note, SketchUp’s education offerings cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Which SketchUp products are included with SketchUp for Higher Education Subscriptions?
The following products are included in a SketchUp for Higher Education subscription (student, instructor and universities options also available):
These subscriptions don't include access to V-Ray for SketchUp.
Which SketchUp features are included with SketchUp Network Lab Licenses?
The following products are included with SketchUp Network Lab Licenses:
At this time, SketchUp Network Lab licenses don't include access to AI Render and Add Location.
What is the difference between SketchUp for Universities and Network Lab Licensing?
SketchUp for Universities provides named-user subscription seats of the SketchUp for Higher Education product suite. These seats can be used both on and off campus, and may be reassigned as needed during a subscription term. Users log into products using a personal Trimble ID and will have two activations available should they need to access their products on multiple devices. SketchUp for Universities is available in bulk tiered pricing.
Network Lab Licenses are floating network licenses for installation on an on-site desktop computer using an activation key. Networked Lab Licenses include access to SketchUp Pro and LayOut.
For more details on either of these options, see SketchUp for Universities.
What’s the difference between SketchUp for Universities and Authorized Training Centers?
The Authorized Training Center program supports discounted SketchUp subscriptions for training providers who manage short-term (usually under one year) professional development offerings to professional learners.
Authorized Training Center subscriptions are purchased and administered exclusively by the training provider, not the learner/student.
Pricing
How much do SketchUp for Higher Education, SketchUp for Universities, and Network Lab Licenses cost?
Each subscription type provides different offerings with pricing options based on the number of seats needed. For current pricing details, see the options listed in Plans and Pricing.
Is SketchUp free for higher education students and educators?
No. Both higher education students and educators qualify for great discounts. For more pricing information, see Plans and Pricing or contact an authorized reseller.
Does SketchUp offer discounts to students?
SketchUp for Higher Education is available to students enrolled in a higher education institution. This subscription includes our premium 3D modelers, building analysis software, cloud storage, and more.
Students who can verify enrollment in an accredited school can purchase a SketchUp for Higher Education subscription through one of SketchUp’s educational resellers. For more pricing information, see Plans and Pricing or contact an authorized reseller.
If you are looking for information for primary and secondary (K-12) students, check out SketchUp for Schools.
Does SketchUp offer discounts to educators?
Educators who can verify employment with an accredited school can purchase a SketchUp for Higher Education subscription through one of SketchUp’s educational resellers. For more pricing information, see Plans and Pricing or contact an authorized reseller.
Does SketchUp offer bulk licensing for institutions?
Yes. Accredited institutions can obtain bulk licensing with a SketchUp for Universities subscription. This offering includes our premium 3D modelers, building analysis software, cloud storage, and more, and serves both students and instructors. SketchUp also offers Networked Lab Licensing to support your onsite computer labs.
Account Management
How do I assign products to new users or manage existing users?
Account owners, secondary account owners, and administrators can access the Account Management Portal (AMP). Using the AMP, you can add new users, assign or remove product access, or remove users. Our Account Management pages go into much more detail about using the AMP to manage the users on your account.
How do I make sure my subscription renews without disruption?
If you purchased a subscription from Trimble, you can manage your renewal settings in the Admin Console. If you purchased from an authorized reseller, contact your reseller before your renewal date. SketchUp also will send an in-app notification 30 days before your renewal date letting you know if your account is up for renewal.
10 days before renewal, SketchUp will send a reminder email with instructions on how to contact your reseller.
Renewing a subscription prior to the expiration date transfers all entitlements and existing users will have uninterrupted access to their products.
Renewals performed after the expiration date will be treated as a new order. Users will need to be added and assigned as if it were a brand new subscription.
What do I do when a user leaves during the subscription period?
User roles and product access can be managed by account owners, secondary account owners, or administrators. See Account Management for more information.
Are seats purchased in the middle of a subscription considered a part of the original order?
Any additional subscription seats purchased after the initial order are considered a separate order. These seats can be prorated to reflect the original order’s expiration date, or begin a new one-year term. For more personalized purchasing options, contact the SketchUp sales team or contact your local reseller.