Orca3D Educational Licenses
Full-Featured Orca3D Software for Students & Faculty
Orca3D educational licenses are full working licenses of the same software used by professional naval architects and marine designers worldwide. These licenses are offered at discounted educational pricing for students and faculty actively engaged in naval architecture or a closely related field of study.
Educational licenses are ideal for:
- University coursework
- Teaching and instruction
- Academic research (non-commercial)
Available Educational License Options
Choose from individual student licenses or university lab licenses, including bundles with Design, Analysis, and Advanced Stability capabilities.
Who Is Eligible?
Educational pricing is available to:
Students
- Currently enrolled in a naval architecture or closely related program
Faculty
- Actively teaching in a relevant academic program
Note: A commercial license is required if the software is used solely for paid research and not for teaching.
Proof of Eligibility (Required)
To qualify for educational pricing, you’ll need to provide one of the following:
- A copy of a valid student ID
- A current course schedule
- A letter from a professor on official school letterhead
- For faculty: proof of employment (e.g., faculty listing on a university website)
Your proof of eligibility helps us ensure educational pricing remains available to the academic community.
How the Process Works
- Purchase your educational license online
- Reply to the confirmation email with your proof of eligibility
- Once verified, we’ll send your License Code by email
- Download Orca3D and get started
The faster you send your proof, the faster we can activate your license.
License Term & Renewals
- Educational licenses are issued on an annual basis
- You may renew at educational pricing as long as you remain eligible
- If you are no longer a student, renewal will be at commercial pricing
Updates, Upgrades & Support
All educational licenses include:
✔ All minor updates released during the license term
✔ All major upgrades released during the license term
✔ Technical support for the duration of the license
Questions?
If you’re unsure which license is right for you or whether your program qualifies contact us and we’ll be happy to help.