Academic Partner Program: FICO® Xpress Optimization

FICO is proud to support the use of mathematical optimization in academic settings. Countless FICO experts have dedicated their time to provide valuable content via university hosted events, FICO training sessions and Q&A here in the FICO Community. See the list of resources offered to universities, professors and students below - including free access to FICO Xpress licenses.

Academic Institutions

• Register for our Academic Partner Program to access full licenses of Xpress free of charge.
• Renew your membership.
• Application for membership or renewal should be made by a faculty member.

Students

• The FICO Xpress Optimization Student Version has been replaced with access to the full FICO Xpress Optimization Community License, providing Students with access to more powerful capabilities: Get the free FICO Xpress Community license.
• Renew this license by downloading a new version annually to ensure you are using an up-to-date version.
• Students may also gain access through their course leader if they have registered for the APP.
• Once you get to work, you can discuss FICO Xpress Optimization with other users and ask questions in the forum section.
• You must become a Community member to participate.

New Graduates

• FICO Futures Academic Transition Program: Take the first step into your future with FICO and deliver business value from day one. Qualified graduates receive a free one-year full-featured FICO Xpress Insight license, powered by Xpress solver, for use in their first year in a commercial setting.
• To request a FICO Xpress Insight license, please send an email to [email protected].