Learning
Unreal Engine for educators
Interactive 3D is sweeping through the professional world at a breakneck pace. By integrating Unreal Engine in your curriculum, you can prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. And you can do it for free.
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Overview
Get started
Learn real time the right way with resources that lay it out in the most accessible way possible.
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Academic Installation
Quickstart
What is interactive 3D?
Creator's Field Guide
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Academic Installation
Quickstart
What is interactive 3D?
Creator's Field Guide
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Learning is one thing, implementing is another. Here’s some resources that will make integrating Unreal Engine a much easier process.
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Lesson plans
Sample projects
Free assets
Instructor Guides
Unreal Futures
Learn online
Lesson plans
Sample projects
Free assets
Instructor Guides
Unreal Futures
Connect
Educators are an active part of the Unreal Engine community. Jump in today to start exploring real time with people that know where you’re coming from.
Educator Discord
Community
Academic Partner program
MegaGrants
Educator Discord
Community
Academic Partner program
MegaGrants
Creator’s Field Guide
The race for real-time skills has already begun
Prepare your students with the Creator’s Field Guide to Emerging Careers in Interactive 3D.
Unreal Futures
3D careers
Unreal Futures is a new learning series that provides a clear pathway to interactive 3D careers by giving students the opportunity to learn hands-on from industry professionals and create their first real-world project.
Get inspired! Students are creating amazing things.
See what students around the world are creating with Unreal Engine. With interactive 3D influencing everything from game development and architecture to films and automotive, you never know what you’ll find.
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Resources
Here to help
Whether you’re just getting started and need some basic guidance, or you’re a seasoned wizard pushing Unreal Engine to its limits, there’s a range of options to help you succeed.
Your First Hour with Unreal Engine
1 hour, 9 mins
This course walks through the initial steps of using Unreal Engine and teaches you how to build an interactive experience. Learn the basics of the user interface and the essential features of the engine
Real-time rendering fundamentals
34 mins
This class dives into the essentials of real-time rendering. Learn key concepts and terminology, get insight on workflows and limitations, and find out why performance is one of the most crucial elements.
Resources
Unreal Learning Kit: Games
Teach the art of game design in the easiest way possible. With Unreal Learning Kits, you’ll have all the assets you need (characters, environments, etc.) to create a fascinating lesson for your students.
Environments
Medieval Game Environment
Use Quixel Megascans assets to create a short walking experience, set in an eerie (but beautiful) medieval environment.
Animation Start Pack
Prototype your next project or get your mod up and running with this fantastic resource.
FAQ
Can I teach Unreal Engine in my classroom?
Epic Games enthusiastically supports educational use of Unreal Engine! For a detailed overview of how to install the Launcher and Unreal Engine in academic environments, see our academic installation page . If you've already integrated Unreal Engine into your classes and labs, please visit our Academic Partners page to become a partner today.
What provisions does the Unreal Engine EULA make for educational use?
Besides all of the free, friendly, and accessible terms for general use of Unreal Engine, academic institutions are authorized to install Unreal Engine on any of their computers (e.g. in computer labs), and all users of those computers can access the engine.
What does this mean for students who wish to release Unreal Engine projects commercially?
Students who choose to ship their class projects as commercial games or other interactive off-the-shelf products are under the same EULA terms as other Unreal Engine developers. Successful games that make more than $1,000,000 USD in lifetime gross revenues are obligated to pay a 5% royalty to Epic Games.
Why is Unreal Engine especially well-suited for computer science programs?
Because Unreal Engine includes full C++ source, students have 100% visibility into the workings of one of the world’s leading-edge software projects. Students can learn from the design of Unreal Engine, and carry out their research in areas such as graphics, simulation, physics, and computer vision by extending the engine, while leveraging all of its existing capabilities. This is an amazing way to build real-world experience and a strong resume!
Can I create official documentation and textbooks?
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