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Student Design Teams

Ansys partners with student teams competing in a variety of competitions by providing access to free research software, learning resources, and support. 

Student Team Partnerships

Free Software, Resources, and Support Utilized by Teams Globally

Student teams using Ansys have a competitive edge and gain a skillset required to be successful in the real world. Ansys provides university-based student teams free research software, resources, and support. Student teams using Ansys participate in a range of global competitions including but not limited to Formula SAE (FSAE), Hyperloop Pod Competition, Solar Car Challenge, F1 in Schools, and a variety of autonomous vehicle and rocket design challenges.

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Learn with Free Ansys Innovation Courses

There are more than 200 free, on-demand Innovation Courses covering a broad range of physics topics as well as specific applications of Ansys products. Additionally, we have a “Student Team” category of courses designed with specific competitions in mind.

Student Team Content Spotlight

Explore how student teams are leveraging simulation to design, test, and bring winning designs to life across automotive competitions, rocketry, solar racing, and more.

Formula Student

See how Formula Student teams build engineering skills in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, structures, and electrification through simulation-based learning that supports smarter design decisions before reaching the track.

Baja SAE

Discover how Baja SAE teams use simulation to reduce weight, evaluate durability, optimize suspension performance, and build vehicles capable of conquering demanding off-road terrain.

Shell Eco-Marathon

Find out how Shell Eco-Marathon teams use simulation to reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and push the limits of fuel economy and alternative propulsion.

Hyperloop

Dive into how hyperloop teams use simulation to optimize pod aerodynamics, evaluate structural performance, and refine high-speed transportation concepts before physical testing.

Additional Competitions

Take a look at additional student competition stories highlighting how simulation helps teams solve complex design challenges and accelerate innovation.

Student Team Tutorial Videos

Each playlist is designed to help student team members enhance their skillsets and provide specific ways to utilize Ansys software to achieve success while participating in competitions.

Student Design Teams Across a Variety of Competitions Benefit from Ansys

As a dedicated simulation solutions provider, Ansys is a valued solution for students competing in a variety of design competitions all over the world, including but not limited to:

  • Formula Student
  • Formula SAE
  • Baja SAE
  • Shell Eco-marathon
  • Solar Vehicle
  • SAE Aero Design
  • Hyperloop
  • Rocketry
  • Heart Hackathon
  • Robotics
  • STEM Racing
  • Solar Boats

Flash Your Partnership

Student teams in partnership with Ansys have permission to use the Ansys logo on their website, social media pages, marketing collateral and most importantly your finished designs. Showcase your team’s skillset with Ansys by highlighting our logo on your design. 

Team Sonic Boom F1 Vehicle