Rhino3D V8 - Academic Licence
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Licence Type
| Licence: | Full Academic Licence |
| 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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Rhino 3D V8 Academic gives eligible students, educators, and academic staff the exact same commercial feature set as the standard Rhino licence, at a substantially reduced price to reflect its education-only purpose. There's no cut-down version here: full NURBS, mesh, and SubD modelling, plus Grasshopper, are all included, so what you learn on transfers directly into professional practice. It's a genuinely cost-effective way for students and institutions to build real skills on industry-standard software without paying commercial rates.
Key features
- Full NURBS, mesh, and SubD modelling in one toolset
- Grasshopper visual scripting included as standard
- Native support for import/export across almost all major 3D formats
- Cross-platform: works on both Windows and Mac
Licence details
- Type: Perpetual, single-user academic licence — identical features to the commercial version
- Eligibility: Valid student, faculty, or staff status at an accredited institution — proof required (student ID, staff ID, or institutional confirmation)
- Transferability: Not transferable — cannot be sold, shared, or transferred to another user. This is the only difference from a commercial licence
- Activation: Install on any computer you own or control — just make sure only one is running the licence at the same time
- Legacy access: Free legacy keys for Rhino 7 and Rhino 6 available on request
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this for commercial work?
Yes. Educational licences have the same features and functionality as the commercial version and can be used for commercial activities. The only difference is that they can't be sold, shared, or transferred to another user.
What proof of eligibility is needed?
A valid student ID, staff ID, or institutional confirmation.
Do you offer training?
Yes — Rhino Level 1 and Level 2 training is available with any Rhino product or plugin purchase, consisting of a guide manual and email support you can work through in your own time. Contact our team for details.