# Your skills, our future ## Students Quick start on your **3D**EXPERIENCE projects and prepare your future [Edu Students highlight](/media/11128) [ Explore ](/edu/education/students) ## Academic Institutions Deploy your learning activities with the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform and empower tomorrow's talents [edu-highlight-educators-880x496](/media/8980) [ Explore ](/edu/education/academics) ## Academic Research A dedicated place for academic non-profit research with top-tier industry solutions [Edu Academic Research audience keyvisual](/media/26214) [ Explore ](/edu/education/academic-research) ### **SKILLS OF THE FUTURE | BRIDGING EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY** Explore future-proof industry skills to prepare for science-based industrial AI through certifications, Excellence Centers, and champion programs. ## CERTIFICATION #### **STUDENT CERTIFICATION FOR INDUSTRY READINESS** [(Video YT Student Certification)](/media/24768) [ https://youtu.be/7qVKDwRW4Ng 1 minute ](https://youtu.be/7qVKDwRW4Ng) ## (EDU-A-HOME-Skills&certif)Certification: your passport to future employability Validate skills and certify future talent with industry-recognized Dassault Systèmes certifications for educators, students, and professionals. Gain industry-ready skills and boost your career [Check available certifications](/edu/skills/certification) ## SKILLS OF THE FUTURE #### **LET'S TALK ABOUT SKILLS!** [Meet Bruce!](/media/8537) [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhBxFvs2vo 1 minute ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhBxFvs2vo) ## (EDU-A-HOME-Skills&certif)Skills Driving Sustainable Industry Bridging today’s talent gap requires empowering the next generation of professionals with the critical expertise to navigate a changing technological landscape. By driving large-scale upskilling now, we equip tomorrow’s game-changers to lead a more sustainable, efficient, and responsible industrial transformation. Key competencies for the future of work [Shape the Future](/edu/skills) ## CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE #### **DISCOVER THE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM** [](/media/23131) [ https://youtu.be/95ln18MJPig 2 minutes ](https://youtu.be/95ln18MJPig) ## 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Centers of Excellence The **3D**EXPERIENCE Edu Centers of Excellence program is a global network of leading educational and training institutions recognized by Dassault Systèmes for delivering immersive, industry-ready learning and in-demand skills with the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. Each Center stands out for its certified programs, excellence in pedagogy, and strong focus on employability, collaboration, and lifelong experiential learning. Where Education & Industry Collide [Discover the Centers](/edu/skills/edu-centers) ## DISCOVER EDU CHAMPIONS [![Edu League of Champions Highlight > Dassault Sysèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-04/edu-highlight-skills-champions-880x400.jpg)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-04/edu-highlight-skills-champions-880x400.jpg) ## League of Edu Champions Discover our Champions: Students, Teachers, and Academic Institutions who harness our technology to drive change. They are the visionaries, catalysts, and innovators in education, transforming learning and leading the charge towards a better future that thrive employability and innovation with the right skills. JOIN OUR NETWORK OF GAME CHANGERS [Discover our Champions](/edu/skills/champions) ### **EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS:** NEW TEACHING METHODS & INNOVATIONS ## Always ahead with the latest 3DEXPERIENCE enhancements The **3D**EXPERIENCE platform evolves throughout the year to bring your students the latest industry-ready capabilities and keep your teaching aligned with real-world innovation. **Latest release: R2026X FD04 (September 2026).** [Edu 3DEXPERIENCE for Education What's New](/media/23027) [ Discover the latest updates ](/edu/solutions/updates-3dexperience-education) ## 3D UNIV+RSES in Education: Preparing Students for the AI Shift in Industry Beyond the hype, understand how 3D UNIVERSES bring the power of AI for Industry into the classroom, accelerating students’ mastery of real-world engineering skills. [Edu 3DUNIVERSES in Education ](/media/23030) [ Access the learning module ](/edu/education/academics/3dexperience/3d-universes-education) ### **LEARN FROM EXPERTS** Don't miss out on our **Edu webinars** and **events**! [ Discover all our events & webinars ](https://events.3ds.com/3dexperience-edu) ## Discover our solutions **Our 3DEXPERIENCE Edu portfolio solutions are available to all audiences:** from educators and students for the most diverse teaching, learning and project needs, to companies to become proficient in no time! [Edu Solutions banner](/media/11182) [ Discover ](/edu/solutions) ## (Edu-A-HOME-About)About 3DEXPERIENCE Edu **3D**EXPERIENCE Edu bridges the gap between **education** and **industry**, **empowering millions of students, teachers, researchers, and lifelong learners** with the in-demand skills and cloud-based 3D solutions needed for tomorrow’s workforce. ## 10 M Learners worldwide ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2022-03/icon-048-customer-300x300.jpg) ## 150 Sponsored student competitions ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2022-03/icon-197-people-300x300.jpg) ## 40,000 Academic Institutions around the world ![](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2022-03/icon-408-remote-centers-300x300_0.jpg) [Discover the infographic](https://www.3ds.com/assets/edu/document/2026-3DEXPERIENCEEdu-About.pdf) [![Edu homepage About keyvisual > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-06/edu-whoweare-kv-final-450x450.png)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-06/edu-whoweare-kv-final-450x450.png) ### **LATEST NEWS ABOUT EDUCATION** Don’t miss out on our latest headlines and announcements. ## Dassault Systèmes Launches 16th AAKRUTI Global Innovation Competition Dassault Systèmes opens registration for the 16th AAKRUTI global design competition for students. Compete for $20,000 in cash prizes, free SOLIDWORKS licenses, and industry certifications by solving real-world challenges in robotics, healthcare, mobility, and community development. [Edu Aakruti 2026 announcement](/media/25239) [Read the Press Release](/newsroom/press-releases/dassault-systemes-announces-16th-aakruti-innovation-competition-students-worldwide-inspiring-innovations-solve-global-challenges) June 17, 2026 | PRESS RELEASE ## Inside AAKRUTI 2025: Student Talent Shaping the Future of Design Meet the winning teams of AAKRUTI 2025 and discover how the **3D**EXPERIENCE Edu ecosystem helps students develop industry-ready skills and transform ideas into impactful solutions. [Edu Aakruti 2025 winners](/media/25184) [Read the Press Release](/newsroom/press-releases/dassault-systemes-names-winner-its-2025-aakruti-international-student-design-competition-showcasing-skills-and-innovations-future-workforce) February 04, 2026 | PRESS RELEASE ## Arts & Métiers: A New 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence **Arts et Métiers**, one of Europe’s leading engineering schools, joins the global 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Centers of Excellence program, adopting the 3**D**EXPERIENCE platform to deliver cutting-edge, industry-aligned training that prepares learners for the future of engineering and manufacturing. [](/media/23213) [Read the Press Release](/node/8893) November 21, 2025 | PRESS RELEASE ## TU Delft becomes a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence to Boost Aerospace Workforce On June 26, **Delft University of Technology** became the first Dutch institution to join Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence. This partnership provides students and professionals with hands-on training on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform, focusing on virtual twins and collaborative engineering to support digital transformation and prepares job-ready engineers for the future. [Edu News TU DELFT](/media/21077) [Read the Press Release](/newsroom/press-releases/delft-university-technology-joins-dassault-systemes-3dexperience-edu-center-excellence-program-boosting-tomorrows-aerospace-workforce) June 26, 2025 | PRESS RELEASE ## Shaping tomorrow's Systems Engineering skills with RWTH Aachen University Dassault Systèmes and RWTH Aachen University have partnered to integrate the 3DEXPERIENCE platform into the university's mechanical engineering curriculum, training 13,000 students in advanced systems engineering skills to meet the demands of the future workforce. [Edu News Aachen march 12 2025](/media/20133) [Read the Press Release](/newsroom/press-releases/dassault-systemes-and-rwth-aachen-university-partner-shape-systems-engineering-skills-future-workforce) March 12, 2025 | PRESS RELEASE ## SOLIDWORKS Skillforce: empower Students In Work-Based Learning Discover SOLIDWORKS Skillforce: a new global initiative to provide licenses of SOLIDWORKS applications to students participating in internships to facilitate hands-on, productive work experiences and gain real-world work experience! [Edu news PR SOLIDWORKS Skillforce](/media/19960) [Read the Press Release](/newsroom/press-releases/dassault-systemes-launches-solidworks-skillforce-its-global-initiative-empower-students-work-based-learning) February 26, 2025 | PRESS RELEASE ## UniLaSalle becomes a 3DEXPERIENCE Center of Excellence! UniLaSalle, a leading French engineering university, has joined Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence program. Through its new Apex digital innovation center, the university will equip students with cutting-edge virtual twin technology and sustainable engineering skills, focusing on ecological transition, biomimicry, and ecosystem conservation to tackle global challenges. [Edu News PR UniLaSalle Excellence Center 121124](/media/19334) [Read the Press Release](/newsroom/press-releases/dassault-systemes-and-unilasalle-combine-learning-and-exploring-virtual-worlds-new-3dexperience-edu-center-excellence) December 10, 2024 | PRESS RELEASE ## A strategic partnership for France signed with The French Ministry of National Education At the "On the Road to France 2030" event, Visiativ and Dassault Systèmes signed a strategic partnership with the French Ministry of National Education, in the presence of Minister Delegate Alexandre Portier. This collaboration aims to equip schools with the tools to teach future technologies, preparing students for tomorrow's industrial workforce. [Edu News PR Ministère de l'Education 101024](/media/18581) [Read the Press Release](/node/7649) October 10, 2024 | PRESS RELEASE ## Dassault Systèmes and the University of Adelaide extend their partnership until 2027! Students can continue harnessing the power of the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform for cutting-edge systems engineering design and advanced manufacturing, collaborating on projects from anywhere, anytime and fostering a dynamic learning environment. [Edu News UoA 051624](/media/16997) [Learn more on UoA website](https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2024/04/30/renewed-partnership-with-dassault-systemes-puts-next-gen-engineers-in-the) April 30, 2024 | EDU News ## KLE Technological University becomes an Edu Center of Excellence [KLE Technological University](https://www.kletech.ac.in/) (KLETU), one of the premier engineering institutions of Karnataka (India), now joins **The 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Centers of Excellence network**, a select network of 20 institutions globally, contributing to competitive skills and competencies for Dassault Systèmes’ customers. [Edu news KLE technological university](/media/15953) [Read the Press Release](https://www.3ds.com/newsroom/press-releases/india/dassault-systemes-names-kle-technical-university-3dexperience-edu-center-excellence-under-global-program) February 26, 2024 | PRESS RELEASE ## And the award goes to... For six years now, Dassault Systèmes has annually awarded, in collaboration with the [Technical University (TU) Darmstadt](https://www.tu-darmstadt.de/), outstanding doctoral theses in the field of engineering. This year, the award goes to Dr. Melvin Liebsch for outstanding doctoral theses in the field of engineering. Discover his profile & research now. [Edu news Dr. Liebsch award](/media/15980) [Discover the interview](https://blog.3ds.com/brands/simulia/and-the-award-goes-to/) February 21, 2024 | EDU News ## USC CEE joins the Centers of Excellence Program USC Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) becomes the first Center of Excellence to focus on skills for sustainable innovation in the cities, infrastructure and construction sectors. [Edu news 072723 - USC Sonny Astani](/media/12272) [Discover more on USC website](https://viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2023/07/cee-partners-with-dassault-systemes-as-a-center-of-excellence/) July 27, 2023 | EDU News ## First Edu Center of Excellence in UK with Cranfield University Dassault Systèmes announced a new partnership with specialist postgraduate institution Cranfield University, which will deliver a new 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence. [Edu news 062723 Cranfield](/media/11975) [Discover more](https://blog.3ds.com/topics/company-news/dassault-systemes-partners-with-cranfield-university-to-launch-first-3dexperience-edu-centre-of-excellence-in-uk/?linkId=222130323) June 27, 2023 | EDU News ## New Partnership with ISAE Group ISAE Group and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of the Aerospace Industry. ISAE Group will deploy Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform in its training programs for 7,000 students. [Edu news 062323 - ISAE](/media/11897) [Discover more](/newsroom/press-releases/isae-group-and-dassault-systemes-partner-accelerate-digital-transformation-aerospace-industry) June 23, 2023 | PRESS RELEASE ## A new major step with ENS Paris-Saclay École normale supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay and Dassault Systèmes have signed a strategic partnership with the 3DEXPERIENCE to drive the transformation of the academic world helped with the creation of a digital twin observatory. [Edu news 122222 ENS](/media/11898) [Discover more](/newsroom/press-releases/dassault-systemes-and-ecole-normale-superieure-paris-saclay-sign-mou-boost-virtual-twin-knowledge-and-know-how) December 12, 2022 | PRESS RELEASE ### FOLLOW **3DEXPERIENCE Edu** ON SOCIAL MEDIA ## 3DEXPERIENCE for Education **3D**EXPERIENCE for Education brings unparalleled opportunities to educators and learners to be future-ready and develop students’ skills and employability, by experiencing leading industry engineering practices. 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