Free Academic Licensing
Many universities and other academic institutions around the world use LimitState software. We offer free unsupported licences to universities and other academic institutions when using our software* exclusively for teaching or research purposes.
Each time the software is used on your university network, a new 30-day license will be issued by our server. This means that you can use it for up to 30 days away from your University network (e.g. if you take your laptop home).
Our software automatically recognises academic networks (click the button above to test it). If your academic network is not recognised, please contact us, including in your email the full text displayed on the academic test page from the computer you wish to use the software on.
How to License - Peregrine
How to License - Other Products
1 - Download & Install >
Download Peregrine from Food4Rhino and install on your PC.
2 - Check Your Network >
Make sure your PC is connected to your institution's academic network (you may need to log in via VPN to do this). Then check your network is recognised by our academic licensing system.
3 - Use the Academic License >
Start Rhino and open Grasshopper. Drag the Peregrine License component on to the canvas and right-click the component label to bring up the license context menu. Select the "Academic" license option.
1 - Download & Install >
Download and install the software from our website.
2 - Check Your Network >
Make sure your PC is connected to your institution's academic network (you may need to log in via VPN to do this). Then check your network is recognised by our academic licensing system.
3 - Use the Academic License >
Start the software - an option to "Use in academic mode" will be available. Select this and the software should start in licensed mode.
* Free academic license offer excludes LimitState:FIX and LimitState:FORM, which incorporate third-party software. To acquire one of these products at a discounted rate for academic use, please contact us.