MoI3D V4 - Academic Licence
Licence Type
| Licence: | Academic |
| Suitable For: | Students, Educators, Academic Institutions |
| Pricing Model: | Perpetual licence — no recurring fees |
System Requirements
| OS: | Windows, macOS |
| RAM: | 8GB Minimum (32GB–64GB Recommended for large projects) |
| Graphics: | Dedicated GPU with 8GB+ VRAM recommended for stability |
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MoI3D V4 Academic is the full-featured intuitive NURBS modeller, available at a significantly reduced price for eligible students, educators, and academic institutions. Functionally identical to the Commercial licence, it provides unrestricted access to MoI's fluid interface, powerful boolean operations, best-in-class N-Gon mesh export, and native 64-bit performance on Windows and Mac.
A one-time purchase with no subscription fees. Proof of academic status is required at the time of purchase.
Key Features
- Full MoI V4 Feature Set — No restrictions vs the Commercial licence.
- Intuitive UI — Minimal, pen-tablet-friendly interface designed to be functional without a keyboard.
- NURBS & Booleans — Powerful curve-driven workflows and robust boolean operations for rapid hard-surface modelling.
- N-Gon Mesh Export — Industry-leading clean polygon mesh export for rendering and 3D printing.
- Native Mac & Windows — Full 64-bit native builds for both platforms including Apple Silicon.
- Rhino Interoperability — Native .3dm file format for seamless exchange with Rhino 3D.
Use Cases
- Design Students — Learning precision NURBS modelling with an approachable, low-barrier interface.
- Architecture Students — Modelling complex building components as a fast companion to heavier BIM tools.
- Educators — Teaching hard-surface modelling and CAD-to-render workflows.
Eligibility
- Full-time students enrolled at an accredited educational institution
- Faculty and staff at accredited educational institutions
- Proof of academic status required at purchase
- Not transferable — non-transferable
Compatibility
- Windows — Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 (64-bit)
- Mac — Native macOS 10.8 or later; Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
- One licence key works on both platforms
FAQs
- Who is eligible? Full-time students and faculty at accredited educational institutions. Proof of status required.
- Is it transferable? No. Non-transferable.
- Can I upgrade to Commercial later? Yes — contact us for upgrade pricing.
- Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
- Does one licence cover both Windows and Mac? Yes. The same key installs on both platforms.