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NVIDIA Studio

Education Partner Program

NVIDIA is partnering with the world’s top digital media schools to bring the latest technology to the next generation of creative professionals. Program members receive technology guidance, access to NVIDIA’s technical expertise, special discounts, and invitations to exclusive events.

Equipping the Next Generation of Media Artists

Digital media students need their education to prepare them for a career in the industry—and that includes learning the latest tech. NVIDIA builds the award-winning technology that propels the industry forward, powering the effects for Oscar-nominated films and enabling new levels of visual storytelling.

By becoming an NVIDIA Studio Education Partner, universities can set themselves apart as technology leaders and offer an education that directly translates into work in the industry.

Program Benefits

Get guidance on technology investments and access to exclusive discounts on hardware, including NVIDIA RTX^™ Servers for rendering farms, NVIDIA^® Quadro RTX^™ and TITAN RTX for labs and classrooms, and RTX Studio laptops for students.

Have your questions about the latest innovations in tech answered by a dedicated NVIDIA expert. They can share insights about NVIDIA hardware and software, GPU-accelerated applications, and recent tech releases.

Join exclusive NVIDIA events, including opportunities to hear from industry visionaries. The NVIDIA Studio Education Summit occurs at GTC and features talks from top production studios, technology showcases, and networking events.

Get laptop recommendations and discounts for your students. The program includes access to a website that can help students research options and purchase RTX Studio laptops.

Download Brochure: NVIDIA Studio Education Partner Program (PDF 3.13 MB)

Watch Webinar: NVIDIA Studio Education Partner Program (8.23 Minutes)

Inside NVIDIA Studio – Award Winning Technology

When artists accelerate their work with GPU-powered technologies, they can create at the speed of their imaginations. And with a rich array of features and capabilities at their fingertips, those creations are brought to life in stunning detail.

These cutting-edge technologies include;

Real-Time Ray Tracing

RTX-accelerated ray tracing lets artists create accurate lighting, shadows, and reflections—and review the results—instantly.

AI-Assist

When AI is brought into design, it can handle tedious, repetitive tasks like up-resing and color matching, letting the artist focus on creating.

8K Video

With hardware-accelerated video processing, ultra-high-quality 8K video can be edited in real time, saving hours.

Explore more NV Studio features >

Check out RTX Studio desktops and laptops >

Faster Workflows with GPU-Accelerated Apps

MINIMUM SPECS

Adobe^® Premiere^® Pro

Autodesk Arnold

DaVinci Resolve

Adobe Lightroom^®

Redcine-X Pro

See the full list of GPU-accelerated apps >

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of the program?

NVIDIA partners with schools to help them bring the latest technology to their students and deliver an educational experience that will prepare them for work in the industry. Studio Education Partners enjoy several benefits:

> Technology guidance and discounts

> Consultations with technical experts

> Invitations to exclusive events with industry leaders

> Resources and technology discounts for students of the participating school

Please see the program brochure for a complete overview.
What are the program requirements?

Digital media programs at accredited universities in the U.S. and Canada are invited to apply. You can find a summary of the expectations for program members in the program brochure. There are no signup fees and no annual fees.
What does the application approval process look like?

Our Studio Education Partner Program team will review your application and respond within five business days.
Can NVIDIA help with remote learning through the program?

Many institutions are facing the challenge of offering their students a world-class experience in a remote learning environment. NVIDIA helps schools migrate to solutions that let their students work from anywhere—while still using the best technology and receiving an exceptional education.
In what technology areas can NVIDIA provide help and guidance?

> Remote learning solutions

> Virtual reality and augmented reality

> Video post-production

> 3D modeling and animation

> Game development
My department is Mac-based. Can we take advantage of NVIDIA RTX technology?

As part of the program benefits, NVIDIA can advise on how schools and students can leverage the latest technology on non-Windows client devices.
How do I join?

Qualified schools/departments can submit an application with this form.
What costs are involved?

There is no annual fee or other required payments to be a member of the program.

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