GAMS Academic Program

At GAMS we are proud of our long and fruitful collaboration with the academic community. Over the years we have worked closely with universities and research institutions worldwide, fostering innovation and contributing to groundbreaking research.

Our Academic Program offers various licensing options tailored specifically to the academic community.

Our Product Line for Academics

Explore our comprehensive academic product line, offering free and discounted licenses tailored for advanced modeling, educational use, and research.

The Future of Algebraic Modeling in Python

Combining the high-performance GAMS system with the flexibility of Python, GAMSPy provides an intuitive and efficient way to develop complex mathematical models.

With GAMSPy, you can easily create abstract, data-independent models while handling sparse data structures –all while managing the entire optimization pipeline from Python. Controlling the full process within a single, versatile environment makes GAMSPy an ideal resource for teaching, learning, and conducting research.

GAMSPy also performs a lot better with larger models than many alternatives, which means it’s a great tool for those working on complex projects.

Plus, with a free GAMSPy License, anyone in academia can access commercial solvers. More info on licensing and available solvers is available below.

GAMSPy is open source. Find out how to get started on the GAMSPy product page.

The modeling system used by domain experts

GAMS is a powerful modeling language designed for building and solving large-scale, complex mathematical models with ease. Renowned for its clarity and efficiency, GAMS allows users to develop highly structured, data-independent models that can be easily scaled and adapted.

GAMS is trusted by researchers and professionals worldwide for its robustness and flexibility.

Downloads are available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

The Open Source Application Generator for GAMS and GAMSPy Models

GAMS MIRO (Model Interface with Rapid Orchestration) is a solution that makes it easy to turn your GAMS and GAMSPy models into interactive end user applications that you can distribute to your colleagues and even host on a webserver.

The user friendly interface allows you to interact with the underlying GAMS model, quickly create different scenarios, compare results and much more. MIRO's extensive data visualization capabilities provide you with the ability to create powerful charts, time series, maps, widgets, etc. with ease.

GAMS MIRO is open source and free for all academic users!

Finding the right license for you

Your GAMS journey begins by choosing the best licensing option, and whether you’re a student, a teacher, or a researcher, we got you covered.

Teachers

Students

Researchers

Free! Academic License

Easily create abstract, data-independent models (without size restrictions) while handling sparse data structures – all while managing the entire optimization pipeline from Python. Controlling the full process within a single, versatile environment makes GAMSPy an ideal resource for teaching, learning, and conducting research.

Free! GAMS Community License

Develop GAMS models (with size restrictions) and use the whole GAMS tool chain.

Pro! Academic License

A full license for GAMS and GAMSPy with 80 % academic discount.

Free Academic Licenses

FreeAcademic GAMSPy Licenses

Unlock advanced modeling in Python with our free Academic GAMSPy licenses. Enjoy unrestricted access with no size limitations, valid for 12 months, and easily renewable through our academic user portal.

Open Source Solvers: Full access to all available open-source solvers.

Commercial Solvers: Integrated licenses for select commercial solvers, including CPLEX, XPRESS/Global, COPT, and MOSEK. Additionally, link-licenses are available for GUROBI.

Note: Commercial solvers included with GAMSPy licenses are exclusively for use with GAMSPy and are not compatible with GAMS. Academic users with free commercial solver licenses are not allowed to publish or distribute benchmarking results without direct written consent from GAMS.

FreeGAMS Community Licenses

Our GAMS Community License offers access to the GAMS tool chain with model size restrictions.

Linear Models (LP, MIP, RMIP): Up to 5,000 variables and 5,000 constraints.

All Other Model Types: Up to 2,500 variables and 2,500 constraints.

These licenses come with the same restrictions as our demo license, including additional solver-imposed limits, a 12-month time limitation and a requirement for using a recent version of the GAMS system.

Free Academic License Types

Both, Free Academic GAMSPy, and GAMS Community licenses are available in two technical flavours:

Node Licenses:

Activate on up to 2 fixed nodes (e.g. a laptop and a PC).
Unlimited concurrent usage.
No internet connection required during use.

Network Licenses:

Activate on up to 2 concurrent, changeable nodes.
Unlimited concurrent usage on licensed nodes.
Requires internet access during use.
Ideal for virtual environments such as Docker, Google Colab, and virtual machines.

Don’t have an account yet? Sign up now to access our academic user portal!

ProGAMS Academic Licenses

Unlock the full power of GAMS with our Pro GAMS Academic License. Enjoy unrestricted access to all solvers, enabling you to work with large, well-established models such as ETSAP-TIMES , MAgPIE, and more.

Each license includes professional, PhD-level support, ensuring you have the expertise needed to succeed. The license is perpetual for GAMS , and we're offering an 80% discount off the regular pricing.

Additionally, every professional license comes with a time-limited version of GAMSPy that includes the solvers you’ve purchased.

For more information, please read our academic price list and contact us at sales@gams.com.

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