Virtual Reality (VR) Built by Universities, Free for Every Learner
From touring the human heart in Virtual Reality (University of Nebraska) to experiencing color blindness through Mixed Reality (MR) in your own classroom (Miami Dade College), from exploring acupuncture (California State University, Long Beach) to utilizing 3D tools for tutoring and collaborative molecule-building (University of Louisville)— Curio is the fastest and most affordable path for universities to build custom VR content.
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Interactive, Immersive & Engaging
Through a partnership between Curio and Bellevue College, students are able to manipulate molecules in the college’s XR lab.
Our patented application lets students dive into immersive virtual environments effortlessly. Create molecules, sketch in 3D, step inside the human body for an up-close exploration, or revisit historical events with unparalleled depth and detail.
Interactive eXtended Reality (XR) sessions—which encompass Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)—enhance tutoring, study groups, self-guided learning, or full classroom lessons. Available for free on Meta Quest headsets, our app features seamless, controller-free navigation using patented hand-tracking technology. The intuitive, iPad-like interface ensures that even young learners can use Curio with ease—no training required. And with the Curio software, distractions like social media, smart watches, and interruptions from passing students vanish, allowing students to truly focus—perhaps for the first time ever.
Contact Us to schedule your demo or download the free app and log in as a guest and learn why we are the chosen strategic VR partner for Higher Ed and K-12 schools.
Free for Students of All Ages
Maximize Engagement, Minimize Cost
Optimized Virtual Classrooms
Create and customize optimal classroom environments to maximize learning outcomes
Knowledge Retention
Increase knowledge retention through engaging, meaningful lessons in which students actively participate
Reduced Distractions
Maintain focus among students during instruction by utilizing Curio’s advanced technology and locking down headset access to a desired assignment
Immersive Experiences
Cutting-Edge Research
Utilize Curio’s learning platform to conduct valuable educational research to benefit your students and those around the world
100% Free
Curio For Learners
The Curio XR app offers free, cutting-edge learning for students ages 13 through college. All you need are headsets, power, and Wi-Fi—no training required. It’s simple for students to use and backed by full support and professional development for educators.
Curio For Builders
Tens of thousands of college students worldwide study computer science, game design, XR, Unity Game Engine, 3d graphics, UI/UX, and more—and now many are gaining real-world experience by building on the Curio platform as part of their coursework. Their efforts not only enhance their portfolios but are enjoyed globally by learners. Explore our For Builders section to see how pairing student builders with subject-matter experts leads to impactful, free content.
Curio For Researchers
Research is at the core of what we do. Are you interested in measuring the efficacy of VR or AR in education? Working on a grant-funded project or looking to team up on a grant application? We collaborate daily with researchers on various initiatives aimed at enhancing education, and we are always eager to explore opportunities for partnership. We even maintain a repository of VR research studies from the field, if you’re looking to show others that VR truly works. Visit the For Researchers page to learn more.
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What People are Saying
Sarah Kay Jeffery
Curio isn't just an app; it's a gateway to interactive education. Incorporating Curio into our tutoring program has brought a new level of engagement and excitement. Learning becomes an adventure, where concepts come to life as immersive experiences for our students. 
Dennis Tedrow
Curio is designed for the curious at heart, for those of us that are forever learners and are not content with what we already know. This app brings one-on-one tutoring into your home so everyone has the ability to learn shoulder to shoulder with anyone in the world. This is what makes it such an amazing tool for our society; with Curio, no one gets left behind.
Shelby Montalto
With Curio the possibilities are endless. Every day the kids experience something new. It engages and fascinates them like nothing else I’ve ever seen. Curio makes students want to learn.
Alana Knapke
As a chemistry tutor, I like how Curio allows me to draw molecules in 3D so tutees can understand bond angles and molecular shapes better.
Ricardo Castillo
With the internet, distance learning became a possibility; add Curio, and learning once again feels personal.
Yiyang Sun
Curio has truly enhanced the way my students engage with high-speed compressible flow experienced in aerospace engineering concepts. It’s an invaluable tool for bridging theory and practice in aerospace education.
Drew Stone
Curio’s success in creating an accessible social virtual environment to collaborate, explore, and connect are just a few reasons that I recommend others try it for their classrooms and communities.
Miriah Douglas Panto, M.Ed.
Being able to work closely with the African American Student Services Department and the Curio team to provide a virtual reality experience for students to take learning to the next level was incredible! I really appreciated the on-going support and follow-ups from the Curio team; it made setting up the VR headsets for student usage that much easier.
Bruce Wolcott
There are many reasons I’m impressed with Curio. Among its standout features are its controller-free interface, multi-user support, ability to handle multiple media assets, and an increasingly capable AI assistant. Even more noteworthy, however, is Curio’s responsiveness to user feedback, its availability at no cost to educational institutions, and the strong backing of an experienced development team. In my view, what truly sets Curio apart is this spirit of generous collaboration with its network of XR educators.
Sonya Sabb
I'm Sonya Sabb, a science teacher, and I believe in using Curio with my students. It allows us to work both independently and in small groups. Topics like Density, Exploring Atoms, and Force Races come to life through mixed reality, which keeps my students engaged and excited to learn.
Julexus C. Hyman
Curio has been used to bring traditional lesson activities to life! As an example, a Health and PE teacher partnered with me to host a station lesson to explore various body systems. Students were able to interact with the skeleton feature available on Curio, which provided an in-depth look at body systems purposes and locations. Students were engaged and excited at this innovative approach to the lesson!