Is there a free student version of Modelsim

FYI, ModelSim-Altera FPGA Edition has been replaced by Questa-Intel FPGA Edition Software (including Starter Edition) starting from Quartus Pro Version 21.3 and Quartus Standard Version 21.1 onward, which dates back to 2021.

I recommend using the Questa-Intel FPGA Starter Edition (no-cost/free) instead of ModelSim-Altera FPGA Edition. However, you will need to set up a no-cost license before using the tool.

That said, if you still prefer to use ModelSim-Altera FPGA Edition, you can visit the FPGA Software Download Center and search for ModelSim.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/collections/products/fpga/software/downloads.html?q=modelsim&s=Relevancy

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/software-kit/750666/modelsim-intel-fpgas-standard-edition-software-version-20-1-1.html

You may checkout the link below for an overview of the Questa* - Intel® FPGA Edition software:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/software/programmable/quartus-prime/questa-edition.html

Here's how to setup the no-cost license for Questa:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683472/24-3-1/and-software-license.html

Regards,

Richard Tan