Based on what I just brought - you need to get the Educational edition of the "Autodesk entertainment creative suite 2012". The deal is awesome. You get:
Maya - which now includes: Backburner, Matchmover 2012 and Composite 2012 embedded.
3ds Max
Softimage
Sketchbook designer
Mudbox
Motionbuilder
I was told the license does not expire. What I assume this means is that you can use it after your studies (but only for non-profit work) and you will get hotfixes whilst they continue to support 2012.