Shapr3D for students is the educational licence (Bildungslizenz) of Shapr3D, a CAD program for 3D modelling. According to the provider, active students and staff at accredited educational institutions receive the licence at no charge. This guide explains who is eligible, which proof is required and where the limits lie.
Short answer: Shapr3D provides students at accredited educational institutions with an educational licence at no charge. According to the provider it is valid for one year (365 days) and can be renewed as long as you are eligible. You need a university email address, a valid student ID card (Studierendenausweis) with an expiry date and proof of membership. Whether Germany is accepted is decided in the application review, as the provider publishes no country list. The regular Pro plan costs 299 US dollars per year. Last updated: October 2026, offers change frequently.
Key points
- According to the provider, the educational licence is a Pro version for learners and carries no fee.
- It is valid for one year and can be renewed as long as you are eligible.
- Besides your university email, the provider asks for a student ID card with an expiry date and proof of active membership.
- The licence is intended for learning and non-commercial use.
- The provider does not publish a country list. Check in the application whether your country is covered.
Offer at a glance
Shapr3D states its prices in US dollars. The figures come from the provider’s pages, as of October 2026.
| Offer | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shapr3D Pro (educational licence) | 299 US dollars per year and editor seat with annual billing, excluding VAT (pricing page) | No fee | 1 year (365 days), renewable while eligible | Application with university email, student ID card with expiry date, proof of membership; review according to the provider in 2 to 3 working days |
| Shapr3D Basic | See provider pricing page | See provider page | See provider page | See provider page |
The provider also offers monthly billing. The current amount is on the provider’s pricing page.
Who is eligible?
According to the provider, active students and staff at accredited educational institutions are eligible. A school or university email address is required. You also need a valid student ID card with an expiry date issued by your institution and a document that proves your active membership.
The provider also offers bulk licences for schools and universities. The page states that the offer is available only in selected countries, without listing them.
What does the regular Pro plan cost?
According to the pricing page, Shapr3D Pro costs 299 US dollars per year and editor seat with annual billing, excluding VAT. Assumption: you are not eligible and pay the annual price for three years. That makes 897 US dollars excluding VAT. While you are eligible, the educational licence carries no fee.
May I use the educational licence professionally?
According to the provider, the educational licence is intended for learning and non-commercial use. For professional work, including a part-time job or a freelance order, the provider refers to the Pro plan. Some commercial features may also be limited.
The provider’s FAQ says the free basic tier allows export of low-resolution STL files for 3D printing. Details of the basic tier are on the pricing page.
Which courses suit a CAD program?
CAD programs are mainly used in technical degree programmes, for example in mechanical engineering, product development or architecture. If you design components, housings or prototypes during your studies, you work with dimensions, sketches and assemblies. Whether a tool suits your subject depends on the requirements of your courses. The module descriptions and your lecturers usually answer that. An overview of further free 3D and CAD tools is in Free tools for game design, 3D and CAD at university.
How do you handle data?
Do not store confidential projects or research data in a tool whose privacy notice you have not read. The article Data protection for AI tools at university gives an overview of the duties involved. For submissions and theses, your university’s rules apply.
What happens after your studies?
The licence runs for one year. Renewal is possible only while you are eligible. When you leave the university, eligibility ends. The provider’s page does not describe what happens to saved projects after expiry, so back up important models in good time before the licence ends.
For the transition from student status to other offers, see Subscriptions, licences and deadlines after student status ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shapr3D free for students?
According to the provider, the educational licence carries no fee while you are eligible. Anyone who is not eligible pays the regular price of 299 US dollars per year shown on the pricing page.
Does the offer apply in Germany?
The provider refers to selected countries and publishes no list. Whether your institution is accepted in the application is decided by the check. According to the provider, the licence applies to accredited institutions.
How long does the check take?
The education page mentions processing within three working days, while the FAQ mentions two. Allow a few days of waiting before you need the licence.
Is my university email enough?
According to the provider, no. You also need a valid student ID card with an expiry date and proof of your active membership.
May I use the licence for my thesis?
The provider’s page covers learning and non-commercial use. Whether a thesis falls under this is decided by your university’s rules, not by the software provider.
How to activate the offer
- Open the education page of Shapr3D and read the requirements.
- Submit the application form with your university email address.
- Have a valid student ID card with an expiry date and proof of active membership ready and provide them as the form requests.
- Wait for the confirmation email. The provider mentions two to three working days.
- After approval your account is upgraded. Check in the app that the educational licence is active and which expiry date is shown.
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Sources: Shapr3D: “Free for Education” (as of October 2026, page without date), Shapr3D Support: “Educational license eligibility” (as of October 2026, no date), Shapr3D: FAQ (as of October 2026, copyright notice 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
