DesignBuilder is ideal for use in education because it is quick and easy to learn and allows the teaching process to focus on design and simulation issues.

We have an active education programme to assist university departments in using DesignBuilder as part of their teaching process and can offer:

• Educational discounts on software:
• 50% Educational discounts for Universities and research organisations,
• 90% discounts for students (does not include support).
• Freely available teaching materials for use on university courses.
• Reduced rates on our simulation training courses to help lecturers get up to speed with teaching use of the software to students.

Educational Discount

You are entitled to a 50% discount on the listed commercial price if:

• You are purchasing DesignBuilder to be used exclusively for educational use within a school, college, university or other educational establishment or
• You are a commercial organisation planning to use the software exclusively for educational events such as training workshops. DesignBuilder is ideal for use in education because it is quick and easy to learn and allows the teaching process to focus on design and simulation issues.   

If you plan to use DesignBuilder for commercial projects, design work etc you should purchase a full commercial license.

Student Discount 

Student discounts of 90% are available for undergraduate and postgraduate students wishing to use DesignBuilder on their own computer. When applying for a student discount, you must supply the name of your educational establishment, the department, the name of your supervisor and a departmental contact telephone number. You are not entitled to direct support, other than via the forums.

If you plan to use DesignBuilder for research projects or you need to install the software on a computer at your school, college or university you should purchase an educational license.

How to Apply for a Discount Voucher 

Please make sure you are logged in before you access the discount application form.
If you do not have a login and password, please register.

1. Fill in our discount application form giving contact details of your organisation and course of study.
2. Once we approve your application you will be notified by email. The email will include a discount voucher code. (We usually respond within 48 hours).
3. Enter the code during the checkout stage of the online order process to obtain your discount.

 Click here for the discount application form (you must be logged in to the site to access the form)