Mapbox Education
The wide world of mapping technology, now free for students and teachers.
Make a map today
From custom cartography to spatial analysis, from processing imagery to web mapping, Mapbox lets you build anything geo. And now you can create it all for free; all you need is a school email address to get an account. Dig into the changing world of geospatial technology and create a mapping application in a whole new way: as small, open source pieces joined together intelligently.
Design and Cartography
Design beautiful maps with Mapbox Studio Classic. Flex your creative cartography muscles with our style manual, then upload your styles to Mapbox.com for use with Mapbox Editor, Mapbox.js, or any of our other tools.
Data
Every account has 5 GB of storage for your own custom data. Whether you're designing maps in Studio, learning JavaScript with Mapbox.js, or processing satellite imagery, use Mapbox as your sandbox for learning, building, and playing.
Educational Resources
We have a wide range of resources for learning that are designed just for you, whether you're just getting started or you're an experienced developer. With our ever-growing collection of guides, examples, and documentation, students can jump right in while instructors can design an updated curriculum.
Cartography
Mapbox Studio Classic, a free desktop application with a full-scale suite of cartography tools (and associated tutorials.
Resources for building maps in Studio with custom data
Spatial Analysis
Turf.js for spatial analysis and GIS
Mapbox Surface API for learning about elevation and other data behind web maps
Mapbox Directions to teach routing algorithms and linear referencing
Web Mapping
Understand the anatomy of web maps
Mapbox.js for teaching about JavaScript and web mapping
Pre-written guides on getting started
In-depth tutorials on vector tiles
Leveraging the power of OpenStreetMap
Creating Mapbox Streets and Mapbox Terrain
Data Management
Data storage with PostGIS
Tutorials on data optimization for the modern geospatial web
Using OpenStreetMap data with Mapbox
The modern geospatial landscape
The way the world interacts with maps is changing quickly. Hop on board with Mapbox Education. Enter your school e-mail address below and we'll hook you up with a free account.