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  • From Classroom Theory to Career-Ready Skills

    In academia, the challenge lies in transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills that resonate with students and translate into on-the-job skills for their careers. Professors aim to illustrate complex concepts with tangible experiments, facilitating a seamless transition from freshman curiosity to senior proficiency. This evolution in learning requires tools that not only explain but also engage, preparing students for industry and research challenges ahead.

 
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Digilent and NI Educational Tools

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At NI, we understand challenges educators face in making theoretical knowledge practical. In response, we’ve teamed up with our sister brand, Digilent, to create a unified academic product portfolio. Digilent’s mission—to make engineering technologies both understandable and accessible—aligns with NI’s dedication to education. Starting with Digilent’s hardware solutions, educators can directly demonstrate and ground key engineering concepts. NI’s advanced software solutions further develop students’ problem-solving capabilities, preparing them for the rigors of industry and research.

Learn more about Digilent Academia

Single-Seat Software Licenses

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NI offers affordable single-seat software licenses tailored for academic teaching and research. Eligible users must be affiliated with an academic institution, use the software exclusively for teaching or research purposes, and agree to the academic software agreement. The licenses include LabVIEW, FlexLogger, DIAdem, VeriStand, and more, and cannot be used for commercial purposes.

Get an Academic Software License

Engage, Experiment, Excel: Hands-On Learning for Future Engineers

NI brings engineering education to life with a hardware-first approach that puts real instruments in every student’s backpack. Digilent Analog Discovery turns a single device into a complete lab—oscilloscope, waveform generator, logic analyzer, and more—so students can experiment anywhere, not just in scheduled lab time. Immediate, visual feedback connects theory to reality, boosting engagement and confidence. Professional-grade accuracy ensures reliable results for projects and research. Flexible software options—Digilent WaveForms, NI Multisim, NI FlexLogger™ software, NI LabVIEW, MathWorks® MATLAB® software, and Python—fit any teaching style without lock-in. The Academic Volume License and global support keep costs low and labs running smoothly. The result: faster setup, fewer bottlenecks, and graduates ready for industry.​

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Related Products & Solutions

  • Customer Stories

    Enabling Remote Learning and Collaboration

    Tecnológico de Monterrey uses NI hardware and software for remote experimental learning and intercontinental collaboration with Hangzhou Dianzi University.

    Customer Stories
    Tecnológico de Monterrey engineering students in a hands-on lab looking at a large screen with engineering concepts displayed
  • Customer Stories

    Preparing Engineering Students for the Future

    Tsinghua University revamped its engineering curriculum with NI solutions to better prepare students for the dynamic industrial landscape.

    Customer Stories
    Tsinghua University engineering students can design and build robots for competitions to meet strict specifications.
 
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We balance theory with practice, using LabVIEW and data acquisition as the heart of our class. This approach gives students the freedom to create, troubleshoot, and innovate—skills that employers value in open-ended design projects. 

Dr. Heidi Martin

Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University

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