Autodesk, maker of high-end design software, has made a large set of its products available for free to students and educators.  Available products include:

• 3ds Max – 3D modeling software
• Inventor Professional – 3D CAD software
• AutoCAD – 2D CAD software
• Maya – tools for 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering
• Mudbox – 3D digital sculpting and texture painting software
• Motionbuilder – 3D character animation software for virtual production

To learn more and download the software visit http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all