Avid’s Media Composer for Students Program offers future media creators and educators free access to best in class video editing tools. Designed for higher education, we provide the same advanced software trusted by professional filmmakers and journalists worldwide. By equipping your school with these professional tools at no cost, we're not just providing software – we're investing in the future of students who will be ready for successful careers across the spectrum of media, entertainment and creative professions.
Whether you are a student seeking to master video editing or an educator guiding the next wave of creative talent, the Media Composer for Students Program will support your goals.
Whether you are a student seeking to master video editing or an educator guiding the next wave of creative talent, the Media Composer for Students Program will support your goals.
For Students
How do you get free access to industry-standard, premium video editing software? It’s easy: simply request that your school join the Media Composer for Students program.
Learn moreFor Educators
Avid is now offering higher education institutions the opportunity to provide FREE Media Composer software to any student who wants it.
Learn moreAvid Learning Partner? You can participate too!
If your school is already an Avid Learning Partner (ALP) or an Avid Media Campus, you can offer free Media Composer licenses to your students and teachers too.
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