NI Academic Volume License (AVL)

An AVL provides institutions with flexible, cost-effective access to NI software and services for teaching and research. This comprehensive package includes tools for educators, researchers, and students, helping universities efficiently manage licenses and maximize the benefits of their investment in engineering education.

What Is an AVL?

An AVL provides universities with tailored access to NI software, such as LabVIEW or Multisim, for teaching and research. Designed for academic institutions, AVLs support scalable solutions for engineering education and innovation, and can be purchased as subscription or perpetual licenses at a minimum of five seats. Request a call to see what best fits for your institution.

 

Eligibility requirements:

  • Purchasing organization must be an accredited academic institution
  • Software must be used for teaching or research purposes
  • A central IT or licensing administrator must be identified

Benefits of an AVL

Enable Student Installations

The included Student Install Option (SIO) allows students to access NI software on personal devices. This SIO enables projects, tutorials, and pre-lab work beyond the classroom to enhance learning and optimize lab time.

Scale Licensing Flexibly

AVLs scale to meet institutional goals with flexible licensing options for teaching, research, and design projects, providing a tailored solution for academic programs of any size.

Get More Within Budget

AVLs provide access to NI software at academic pricing, enabling institutions to build applications for teaching and research while effectively managing resources across labs.

Simplify IT Management

Centralized IT tools simplify software distribution, maintenance, and renewals, making license management more efficient for academic institutions.

AVL Options: NI LabVIEW and NI Multisim

LabVIEW AVL

The LabVIEW AVL includes LabVIEW and additional NI software for teaching and research in system design, data acquisition, and prototyping. It also provides added services such as Education Services Credits, on-demand training, and course content to support learning.

 

Recommended Uses

  • Controls and automation labs
  • Data acquisition projects
  • Multidisciplinary system design courses

 

Multisim AVL

The Multisim AVL includes Multisim and Ultiboard for circuit design, PCB layout, and prototyping. It enables accurate simulation, seamless transitions to production, and exploration of real-world applications.

 

Recommended Uses

  • Electronics and circuits courses
  • PCB design and testing labs
  • Projects focused on hardware prototyping

 

Alternatives to an AVL

NI offers flexible, cost-effective single-seat licenses for academic teaching and research. These licenses are perfect for individuals or small teams needing specific software access.

 

Recommended Uses

  • Individual educators and researchers
  • Projects requiring stand-alone software
  • Small-scale academic programs

 

LabVIEW and G Web Development Software have Community editions. They offer free access to NI software for personal, non-commercial, non-research projects. Community editions are an ideal option for students, hobbyists, and independent learners to explore engineering tools at no cost.

 

Recommended Uses

  • Personal educational projects
  • Open-source collaboration
  • Individual learners and hobbyists

 

Designed for industrial and professional use, commercial licenses provide robust software solutions for complex engineering applications, supported by advanced tools and services.

 

Recommended Uses

  • Commercial engineering projects
  • Advanced product design
  • Industry research and development