Note that student versions have node limits (e.g., 512k cells/nodes). Hardware and System Requirements

Once you have downloaded ANSYS 2020 R2, follow these steps to install and activate the software:

Approximately 6.3 GB for the installer; requires ~28 GB to 50 GB of free space for full installation.

: A completely reimagined product combining interactive real-time simulation with high-fidelity validation in a single environment.

ANSYS software is commercial proprietary software. The only legal ways to obtain it are: