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STUDENTS

As a student, you have access to FREE Houdini Apprentice software. Validated students can also purchase an individual 1-year Houdini Education license. Combine this with a growing library of learning material and a community of Houdini Certified schools and training centers, you have the resources to build your portfolio and achieve your career goals in Film, TV, Game Development, Visualization and more.

Student Licenses

Download the FREE Houdini Apprentice software or rent Houdini Education which removes the render watermark.

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Certified Schools

Access top schools that have dedicated Houdini programs designed to take your skill development to the next level. 

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Salzburg University of Applied Sciences

STUDENT

LICENSES

Students can download our free learning edition called Houdini Apprentice, which has all the features of Houdini FX but with some restrictions such as limited-resolution watermarked rendering, and no functionality with the Houdini Engine plug-ins.

COMPARE APPRENTICE/EDUCATION

Validated students can remove all of these restrictions by renting Houdini Education for $75 USD annually.  Each Houdini Education license includes 1 Houdini Engine Education, 10 Karma tokens and 10 Mantra tokens. 

WHERE TO STUDY

SCHOOLS & TRAINING CENTERS

Below you can find lists of certified colleges and universities that have been recognized by SideFX for their excellent programs teaching Houdini as well as training centers and online schools that also offer great learning experiences for students.

LEARNING PATHS

SELF STUDY MATERIALS

To get started learning Houdini on your own, be sure to check out the Learning Path page which lets you access a variety of different learning paths, learn directly from the experts or search through the long list of Houdini tutorials. 

Bookmark lessons to put them into your My Learning page where you can track your progress.


GET INVOLVED

The Houdini community is a welcoming place for students to connect with Houdini Artists, learn new skills and lay a solid foundation for future employment. Listed below are just a few of the things you could do to get involved.

  Set up your profile for the Artist Directory

  Submit your Houdini artwork to the SideFX Gallery

  Attend a Houdini User Group in your Area

  Join us at a Houdini Event