Parallels
Windows engineering software on a student Mac
MATLAB, SolidWorks and Altium on the laptop you already carry.
- 14-day free trial, no purchase to download
- Windows 11 on M1 to M5 Macs
- 30-day money-back on parallels.com purchases
Many engineering and data courses assume a Windows PC. The official education page lists MATLAB, Ansys, SolidWorks, Altium Designer and other data analysis and engineering programs as Windows software a Mac can run through Parallels Desktop.
Computer science students can download ready-to-use Linux distributions and keep them in their own windows, and e-learning authors can run Articulate 360 for building online courses.
The buy page has a Students tab where enrolled students at a qualified institution and currently employed educators receive a discount. The exact amount is shown there and can change, so read it on the page before ordering.
Student purchases carry the same 30-day money-back guarantee as other initial purchases from parallels.com. Standard and Pro are both listed on the student tab.
Before choosing, install the one program your course requires during the 14-day free trial, and confirm it opens, saves and exports as expected.
Deals you can use now
| Deal | Code | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 14 daysFree Parallels Desktop trial | — | A Parallels account is needed to activate; no purchase to download. |
See Parallels Desktop in detailWindows apps beside your Mac appsWindows 11 in a Mac window · Mac files open in Windows · Excel starts like any Mac app · Windows games on a MacFAQ
Who qualifies for student pricing?
The buy page says students currently enrolled in a qualified institution and professional educators who are currently employed qualify.
Which course software is named?
MATLAB, Ansys, SolidWorks and Altium Designer are named, along with Articulate 360.
Is the student plan refundable?
Yes. Student purchases include the same 30-day money-back guarantee.
Will graphics-heavy CAD work well?
It depends on your Mac and the program's requirements. Check the publisher's specifications and test it in the trial.
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