The right licence depends on who will use it
Individual higher-education licences follow a person. School, university and lab options are designed for managed access.
Higher education students
A one-year subscription for current students at accredited institutions, with the full higher-education toolset and two activations.
- Proof of enrolment required
- Personal Trimble ID
- Education use only
Teachers, lecturers and tutors
An individual educator subscription for course preparation, teaching and professional development.
- Proof of educator status required
- Any teaching subject can qualify
- Education use only
Primary and secondary schools
SketchUp for Schools is the free browser-based modeller for schools using Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education.
- Works on Chromebooks and connected computers
- Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive storage
- In-app lesson plans
Universities, departments and labs
Admin-managed university subscriptions and device-based network lab licences support larger cohorts and shared teaching spaces.
- Bulk user management
- Reassignable institution seats
- Lab options for shared computers
Model, document, analyse and share
Individual student and educator subscriptions cover desktop, browser and iPad.
SketchUp for Desktop, Web and iPad for modelling wherever you work.
LayOut turns the model into plans, sections, elevations and presentation sets.
Sefaira and PreDesign add energy, daylight, climate and site insights.
Scan Essentials (Windows only), Revit Importer, Trimble Connect, 3D Warehouse and Extension Warehouse support real project work.
Compare education options
We can confirm eligibility and deployment details for your institution.
| Feature | SketchUp for Schools | Individual higher education | Institution or network lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Primary and secondary classrooms | One student or educator | Departments, campuses and shared labs |
| Access model | Browser app through Google or Microsoft Education | Named user with personal Trimble ID | Admin-assigned users or device-based lab access |
| Main tools | Core web modeller and classroom curriculum | Desktop, Web, iPad, LayOut, analysis and collaboration tools | Full-suite user licences or desktop and LayOut lab licences |
| Management | School platform administrator | Individual account | Institution or IT administrator |
| Commercial use | No | No | No |
How to get started
Three steps to the right setup
1Choose the user group
Decide whether this is for one student, one educator, a school classroom, or an institution-managed cohort.
2Confirm eligibility
Individual buyers provide current student or educator evidence. Institution buyers tell us their seat count and deployment needs.
3Buy or plan deployment
Purchase an individual licence, start SketchUp for Schools, or ask us to scope a university or lab rollout.
Plans and pricing
SketchUp education licences
Education
For students
SketchUp for Students
per year, per user
Eligibility is verified at checkout with proof of current enrolment.
The higher-education SketchUp toolset for verified New Zealand students, at education pricing.
Tackle any assignment with:
- The professional toolset on desktop, web and iPad
- Photorealistic visuals, plus point-cloud tools (Windows only)
- 1,000+ extensions for tailored workflows
For educators
SketchUp for Educators
per year, per user
Eligibility is verified at checkout with proof of teaching status.
The higher-education SketchUp toolset for verified New Zealand teachers, lecturers and tutors.
Inspire your classroom with:
- Desktop, web and iPad modelling platforms
- Unlimited cloud storage on Trimble Connect
- Point-cloud import (Windows only) and photorealistic materials
For institutions
For schools and universities
Pricing depends on the institution - we will confirm the right route.
Free SketchUp for Schools for primary and secondary; tiered volume pricing for universities and polytechs.
Routes we arrange:
- SketchUp for Schools - free with a Google or Microsoft education account
- Tiered per-seat pricing for universities and polytechs
- Network lab licensing for campus computer suites
SketchUp education licence FAQs
Is SketchUp free for students and educators?
SketchUp for Schools is free for eligible primary and secondary schools using Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education. Individual higher-education student and educator subscriptions are paid, discounted licences supplied through authorised education resellers.
Who qualifies for higher education licensing?
Students, instructors and administrators associated with accredited educational institutions can qualify. Primary and secondary institutions may also use higher-education offerings when SketchUp for Schools does not meet their needs.
Can an educator qualify if they do not teach design or computing?
Yes. Educators can qualify regardless of subject. The licence supports teaching, course preparation and professional development, but not commercial work.
What is included in an individual higher education subscription?
The suite includes SketchUp for Desktop, Web and iPad, LayOut, Sefaira, PreDesign, Scan Essentials (Windows only), Revit Importer, Trimble Connect, 3D Warehouse, Extension Warehouse and supported viewers. V-Ray is not included.
What should a university or polytechnic buy?
University subscriptions provide admin-managed user licences. Network lab licences are device-based for shared on-site computers and carry a narrower toolset. We can confirm which deployment fits.
Can education licences be used for paid client work?
No. SketchUp education offerings are for learning, teaching and related educational work. Commercial projects require a standard subscription.