Software for students
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Downloadable software
This software is available to install on your personal device. This is a comprehensive list of all software offered by The University of Melbourne.
Click on the tiles for further information on how to obtain/download it.
- Adobe Creative Cloud Graphic design and video editing software by Adobe
- AutoDesk suite AutoCAD, 3DS Max, Revit, Maya and more
- ArcGIS Geographic Information System by ESRI
- AspenONE Engineering software suite
- EndNote X9 Reference management software
- Genstat Statistical program for data analysis.
- Google Workspace Online collaborative productivity suite
- LabVIEW System Design Platform by National Instruments
- LastPass Secure Password Manager
- Lean Library E-Library resource access browser plugin
- LTSpice Circuit (SPICE) Simulation Software
- MATLAB Programming environment for scientists and engineers
- Mendeley Reference management software
- Microsoft Azure Project 2019, Visio 2019, Windows 8.1 and more
- Microsoft Office 365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more
- Minitab Statistical analysis software
- Citrix Workspace Access myUniApps natively
- NVivo Qualitative data analysis software
- R and R Studio Statistical computing and graphics software
- SAS Powerful analytics software
- UniMelb VPN Secure access to support studying remotely
- Windows 10 Install or reinstall a licensed version of Windows
- Wolfram Technical computing software
- Zotero Reference management software
- Zoom Video conferencing/webinar software
- Other software provided by the Melbourne School of Engineering (MSE)
Library software (Windows)
This software is available on library computers around our campuses. Software is available on all library computers unless specific locations are given.
- 7-zip File compression utility
- Accelrys Draw Computer-aided drawing for chemists and biologists
- Adobe Acrobat DC PDF reader and editor
- Adobe Acrobat Distiller Converting PostScript documents to Adobe PDF
- Adobe Digital Editions eBook reader
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Adobe Photoshop CS6 Graphics editing software
Giblin Eunson Library (G-01 - G-03) -
Adobe Photoshop Elements Graphics editing software
Baillieu Library (Specific PCs) - Ausgrass Encyclopedia for Australian plants
- Amos SPSS module for Structural Equation Modelling
- Apabi Reader eBook reader supporting .cebx formats
- CAJ Viewer Chinese Academic Journal (.caj) file reader
- Citrix Receiver Client for connecting to myUniApps software
- Cn3D View 3D structures from the NCBI Entrez retrieval service
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Diagnostic Imaging Atlas Atlas of veterinary illustrations
Veterinary Science Library Werribee - EUCLID Software to learn about or identify Eucalypts of Australia
- EndNote X9 Reference management software
- FFPA Encyclopedia for Australian plants
- FileZilla FTP client
- Firefox Web browser by Mozilla
- FreeMind Java-based mind mapping software
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gCAD Landscape design software
Burnley Library - GenStat Statistical software package with data analysis capabilities
- GeoGebra Interactive maths and graphing software
- GIMP The GNU Image Manipulation Program
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The Glass Horse Equine anatomy software
Veterinary Science Library Werribee - Google Chrome Web browser by Google
- Google Earth Visualise the Earth in 3D based on satellite imagery
- Guinea Pig Ileum Pharmacology muscle simulation software
- IBM SPSS Statistics Interactive statistical analysis software
- iMindQ Mind mapping software
- Inkscape Create and edit vector graphics
- iTunes Media library software by Apple
- KompoZer Visual HTML editor
- LabChart Reader View data generated in LabChart
- Mathematica Technical computing system
- MATLAB Programming environment for scientists and engineers
- Microsoft Office 2019 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio (2016)
- MiKTeX Basic Package manager for LaTeX tools
- Minitab Statistical analysis software
- Notepad++ Advanced text editor with source code highlighting
- NVivo Qualitative data analysis software
- Open Workbench Free project management software
- OzSoils Interactive introduction to soil science
- PuTTY SSH and Telnet client
- QGIS Open-source Geographic Information System
- R for Windows Statistical programming environment
- RefWorks Write-N-Cite Microsoft Word plugin for RefWorks
- SamplePower SPSS module for estimating optimal sample sizes
- SAS Powerful analytics software
- SciLab Numerically oriented programming package
- Sibelius Scorch Browser plugin for viewing musical scores
- Siku Quanshu Digital version of the Siku Quanshu encyclopedia
- Silverlight Microsoft plugin for interactive browser applications
- Sketchup Simple 3D modelling software
- SPSS Software package for statistical analysis.
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Stata General-purpose statistical software
Brownless Library (G32 - G37) - Symyx Draw Draw chemical structures
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SigmaPlot Scientific graphing software
Baillieu Library (PC 1-16) - TeXNicCenter LaTeX IDE
- TeXMacs Visual LaTeX editor
- VLC Media Player Media player supporting a wide range of file types
- WinSCP SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3 and SCP client
- XPS Viewer An application to view XPS files.
- Zotero Reference management software
Library software (Mac)
This software is available on the limited number of iMac computers in the library. These computers are available in the Baillieu, ERC and Southbank libraries.
- Adobe Acrobat DC View and modify PDF documents
- Adobe Acrobat Distiller Converting PostScript documents to Adobe PDF
- Firefox Web browser by Mozilla
- Garageband Digital audio workstations for creating music or podcasts.
- Google Chrome Web browser by Google
- Google Earth Pro Visualise the Earth in 3D based on satellite imagery
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GraphPad Prism
Analysis and graphing software
Brownless Library (Ground) - iMovie Video editing software by Apple.
- iTunes Media library software by Apple
- Mail Email client by Apple
- Microsoft Office 2019 (Mac) Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Notes Lightweight notetaking app by Apple
- EndNote X9 Reference management software
- Safari Web browser by Apple
- Silverlight Microsoft plugin for interactive browser applications
- VLC Media Player Media player created by VideoLAN
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Xcode
Integrated development environment for macOS
Baillieu and ERC libraries
myUniApps
myUniApps provides students with secure and free access to general-use and faculty-specific software, streamed online from University servers.
Provided you have a web browser and an internet connection, you can use MATLAB, ArcGIS, SPSS, EViews, RStudio, SAS, and much more, from anywhere.
Read more Access myUniApps- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC PDF reader with basic editing capabiltiies
- ArcGIS 10.7.1With Data Reviewer & Data Interoperability extensions
- EndNote X9Referencing management software
- FEMMVersion 42
- FileZillaVersion 3.46.3
- Genstat 19th EditionStatistical software package
- GIMPVersion 2.10.12
- GlassFish ServerOpen Source Edition version 4.1.1
- Google Earth ProInteractive global analysis software
- IBM SamplePower 3Statictical tools
- IBM SPSSAmos/Statistics versions 25 & 26
- iMindQ®Mind mapping software
- IntelliJ IDEACommunity Edition version 2019.3.2
- MATLABVersions R2018b & R2019b
- MendeleyVersion 1.19.4
- Microsoft Access 2010Database software
- Microsoft OfficeIncluding Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc
- Minitab 19Data analysis software
- MobaXtermSSH client
- MySQL WorkbenchVersion 8.0 CE
- NetBeans IDEVersion 8.2
- Notepad++Text editor
- NVivo 12Qualitative data analysis
- PerseusVersion 1.6.1.1
- QSR NCaptureFor Chrome and Internet Explorer
- R for WindowsVersions 3.5.0, 3.5.3, 3.6.1 & 3.6.3
- ResearchSoftDirect Export Helper
- RStudioVersion 1.2.5001
- SASVersion 9.4 including Document Conversion Server
- WinSCPVersion 5.15.2
- Wolfram Mathematica 12Inlcuding WolframScript
- 7-ZipVersions 18.05 & 19.00
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EMS
FBE Students Only -
EViewsVersions 10 & 11
FBE Students Only -
GAUSS 19
FBE Students Only -
mathTypeVersion 6.9b
FBE Students Only -
Microsoft Project Professional 2019
FBE/MSE/FoS/MDHS Students Only -
Microsoft Visio Professional 2019
FBE/MSE/FoS/MDHS Students Only -
MiKTeXVersion 2.9
FBE Students Only -
Scientific WorkPlaceVersion 5.5
FBE Students Only -
Stata 16
FBE Students Only -
Adobe Creative Cloudinc. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc
ABP Shared Labs Only -
Autodesk Design Suiteinc. AutoCAD, Revit, 3Ds Max, Maya, etc
ABP Shared Labs Only -
Rhinoceros
ABP Shared Labs Only -
CostX
ABP Shared Labs Only -
Estate Master
ABP Shared Labs Only -
PrimaveraP6
ABP Shared Labs Only -
Metashape
ABP Shared Labs Only -
SketchUp
ABP Shared Labs Only -
Zbrush
ABP Shared Labs Only -
QGIS
ABP Shared Labs Only -
Agisoft Photo Scan Professional
MSE Students Only -
Analog Devices CrossCore Embedded Studio
MSE Students Only -
ArcGISJupyter Notebook and Python editions
MSE Students Only -
Aspen
MSE Students Only -
Atom
MSE Students Only -
Cygwinx64 Terminal & Cygwin-X
MSE Students Only -
Eclipse
MSE Students Only -
Engenuity 2019
MSE Students Only -
ENVIVersion 5.4
MSE Students Only -
eWater MUSIC 6
MSE Students Only -
Flowing Software 2
MSE Students Only -
iWitnessPRO
MSE Students Only -
jEditVersion 5.5.0
MSE Students Only -
LTSpice XVII
MSE Students Only -
Microsoft SQL Server2008 and 2016 versions
MSE Students Only -
PowerWorld Simulator EducationEvaluation 21 version
MSE Students Only -
PuTTYRelease 0.71
MSE Students Only -
VPIphotonics
MSE Students Only -
EstimateSVersion 9.1.0
MSE/FoS Students Only -
EUCLIDEucalypts of Australia
MSE Students Only -
Tree
MSE Students Only -
Maple 2019
MSE/FoS Students Only -
Sciex Analyst QS
MSE/FoS Students Only -
EPA SWMMVersion 5.1.013
FoA Students Only -
SciFinder
FoA Students Only -
Reforestation Modelling Tool
FoA Students Only -
Eucalypts of Australia
FoS Students Only -
Farm Forestry Toolbox 5
FoS Students Only -
FigTreeVersion 1.4.3
FoS Students Only -
i-Tree 2019Including i-Tree Species
FoS Students Only -
CLEATransits of Venus and Mercury exercise & The Moons of Jupiter module
FoS Students Only -
VIREOThe Virtual Educational Observatory
FoS Students Only -
MPlusVersion 1.8
FoS Students Only -
StatPlay
FoS Students Only -
AusPig
FVAS Students Only -
GrassGro 3
FVAS Students Only -
CrockMoo
FVAS Students Only -
TwitchVersion 2.2
FVAS Students Only -
Rainfall Runoff Library
FVAS Students Only -
RatCVS
FVAS Students Only -
OBSim
FVAS Students Only -
FoodWorks 10
FVAS Students Only -
Write-N-Cite Proquest
MLS Students Only
Mobile Apps
These apps are available to install on your personal iOS or Android devices from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Installing ArcGIS
If you are enrolled in a subject with ArcGIS-based assignments, please follow the instructions provided by your subject coordinator.
Students studying Engineering or Geomatics subjects (ArcGIS Pro)
Please contact Kenny Tan (qjtan@unimelb.edu.au) or Alan Thomas (alan.thomas@unimelb.edu.au) to arrange a license.
All other students
A. Students requiring ArcGIS Pro
Please submit a support ticket to Student IT to receive the download link and licensing information, including the following information:
- Full Name and Student ID
- Subject name and ID that requires this software
- Clearly state that you’re requesting for “ArcGIS Pro”
B. Students requiring ArcGIS Desktop (ArcGlobe, ArcMap)
- Download ArcGIS Desktop Trial from the Esri website
- Please submit a support ticket to Student IT for licensing information, including the following information:
- Full Name and Student ID
- Subject name and ID that requires this software
- Clearly state that you’re requesting for “ArcGIS Desktop”.
Accessing LTSpice
LTSpice is available for free at the Analog Devices Website for Windows (XP,7,8 and 10) and MacOS (10.7 and Above).
Installing Mathematica & Wolfram Alpha Pro
Students can access Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha Pro through a university-provided licence.
Create a Wolfram ID
This step must be completed before Mathematica or Wolfram|Alpha Pro can be used.
- Visit the Create a Wolfram ID form on the Wolfram website
- Enter your student email address in the 'Email' form and complete your registration
- Wait for a verification email to arrive, and click the link in that email to verify your account
Access Mathematica
- Click the button below and fill out the form to request a Mathematica activation key
- Wait for a confirmation email to arrive
- Follow the instructions in the email to access Mathematica online
Access Wolfram|Alpha Pro
- Click the button below and fill out the form to request Wolfram|Alpha Pro access
- Wait for a confirmation email to arrive
- Follow the instructions in the email to obtain Wolfram|Alpha Pro
Installing MATLAB
University of Melbourne offers a campus-wide MATLAB license. Staff and students are eligible to install the program on personal devices using these instructions.
MATLAB is also installed on all Library computers on campus. It may also be available in some Faculty and Graduate School labs. Go back to the Software For Students page to see specific locations.
Guide (macOS) Guide (Windows)
1. Create a MathWorks account
- At the MathWorks website, select the "Log In" link in the top right hand corner
- Select "Create Account"
- Enter your personal details, noting that you'll need to use your university email address (USERNAME@student.unimelb.edu.au or USERNAME@unimelb.edu.au) in order to obtain Matlab for free. A license will automatically be associated with your Unimelb mathworks account.
- When asked how you will use MathWorks software, select "Academic use"
2. Download Matlab
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You can download the installer via the MathWorks Website Downloads Page
- Note: If you run into any issues with the download try downloading on UniWireless or using the University VPN
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Start the MathWorks installer
- Windows: Double-click the setup.exe file
- Macintosh: Double-click the InstallForMacOSX file
- Linux/Unix: Run the install script
- Choose "Log in with a MathWorks Account" and follow the prompts
For further instructions see the Mathworks Website
MyUniApps
MATLAB is also available to all staff and students via myUniApps
University Devices
MATLAB is available on all university managed devices. Please download MATLAB via Software Centre on Windows computers or the Self Service on Mac computers.
Training and Support
Further training resources can be find at the LibGuides Page
Accessing Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching allows students' access to developer tools -- including Project, Visio, and Visual Studio Enterprise. These titles allow users to create cross-platform apps, manage application lifecycles, create modern reports with actionable insights, and more. This service is replacing Microsoft Imagine.
Students and Academic staff can install the software on personal devices (only for Learning / Teaching purposes).
Visit Azure Dev Tools for Teaching below and sign-in using your Unimelb username and password.
For further assistance, you can follow our instructions.
Available at OntheHub
Students can obtain Windows 10 Education from OnTheHub for free. Sign-in to the service using your Unimelb username and password below.
When installing Windows 10 Education, you will be prompted to sign in using your "work or school address". Please note, you should not use your student email address during the installation and instead:
- Set up a personal account by signing in with your personal email address
- Set up a local account by selecting "Offline Account" option
OntheHub also contains discounted software from Microsoft, Adobe and IBM for staff and students to purchase and use on thier personal devices
Using Microsoft 365
All students have access to Microsoft Office 365, which includes both online and downloadable versions of:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- and more
Sign in to the Office 365 Portal below with your student email address and password, and click 'Install Office'. For further assistance, you can follow our instructions.
Guide (macOS) Guide (Windows)
Installing NVivo
Students can install the latest version of NVivo on personal Windows or Mac devices.
Guide (macOS) Guide (Windows)
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Navigate to
myNVivo registration portal.
- If you already have a myNVivo profile, log into it.
- If you do not have a myNVivo profile, please create one with your UniMelb email address.
- Once logged into the myNVivo portal, you will be asked to enter a license key. The information is available on this page (login to the page by using your University credentials).
- Check your email for the links to download and activate NVivo. Alternatively, visit this download page.
- When installing NVivo, please login with your myNVivo account.
- If you're using a pre-existing myNVivo account you may be requested to select an Account Name. If so, pelase select University of Melbourne.
NVivo licenses are for University students and staff only, and must be renewed in December each year.
Installing SAS
The SAS University Edition is free to download and use.
If you require access to our site license for the full version, please contact us with a completed copy of the Master License Agreement form.
Once you have signed the form please submit a ticket with us and attach your signed Master License Agreement.
Accessing LabVIEW
UniMelb students can get free access to all the NI software you need through our NI Academic Site License.
To access LabVIEW:
- The University of Melbourne has access to the LabVIEW Academic Site License option.
- Get the installation serial number at the Software With License Keys Page .
- Connect to the internet to download the LabVIEW software from here.
- Install & activate the software using your Student Install serial number.
Important: Your software will stay active for current academic year. After that time, check this webpage to obtain a new serial number.
Obtaining R Software
R can be downloaded from the publisher's website.
Additional enhancements of R have been created by RStudio. A range of products are listed on their website including related support services specific to the products.
For further resources on R and RStudio, see the LibGuides Page.
Accessing Zoom
Zoom is a video conferencing/ webinar software that supports up to 300 participants in standard meetings.
All students and staff have access to an ‘On-Prem’ license in Zoom.
Zoom can be used as a program on your computer or in a web browser. Please note the web browser users will not be able to join breakout rooms.
Installing Zoom on your computer
- Download and install the ‘Zoom Client for Meetings’ program here.
- Once downloaded, open zoom and click ‘Sign in With SSO’ and put in ‘unimelb.zoom.us’ as the company domain.
- Sign in with your university credentials in the browser window that pops up.
For troubleshooting help you can contact Student IT.
Further UniMelb Zoom Resources
Accessing MyUniApps
myUniApps provides you with free access to applications that are hosted online by the University. These include general productivity applications and applications that may be relevant to your courses.
myUniApps also offers you a University-supported virtual Windows desktop on your device (even if you are using an Apple or Linux operating system).
Installation Guide (Mac) Installation Guide (Windows)
myUniApps can be used in a web browser or as a program on your computer via Citrix Reciever:
Installing Citrix Reciever
Follow the instructions here under ‘How do I download Citrix Receiver and set it up to use myUniApps?’
Web Browser version
Login here and click ‘Use Light Version’
Accessing UniMelb VPN Services
The university offers 2 VPN services. Cisco AnyConnect for general VPN access and FortiClient for students in Mainland China. See the VPN page below for instructions on how to connect.
Installation Guides
Cisco macOS Cisco Windows
FortiClient macOS FortiClient Windows
Obtaining Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe offers a general student offer for Creative Cloud for $21.99/month, with a 12 month commitment. For more information, see the terms and conditions on Adobe’s website.
- Students in the Faculty of Architecture, Building, Planning (ABP) can access Adobe CC through MyUniApps.
- Students in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music can contact fineartsmusic-digital@unimelb.edu.au for further advice.
Specified use only:
The Brownless Library ground floor Macs are reserved only for students in the following subjects which require access to Graphpad Prism:
- BCMB20005
- PHRM20001
- PHYS20009
- BCMB30010
- PHRM30009
- PHYS30009
Usage Rules:
- Maximum 1 hour per use
- To be used in completing work associated with above practical classes
- Maintain clean working area
- Report any problems to pharmacology-info@unimelb.edu.au
- Properly log out and remove all connected USB devices
- User agrees to and is subject to University of Melbourne IT policies
Blackboard App
The Blackboard App allows fast, convenient access to the LMS from your smartphone or tablet. The app is free to download and use for all University staff and students. You will be able to access most of your subject materials with the Blackboard App, and some features are available using a web browser.

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My.Unimelb Mobile App
The my.unimelb mobile app allows you to view your class and exam timetables, notices, library borrowing, fines, results, system announcements and events. You can also use the app to interact with University campus maps, to search for key locations on campus and get directions.
More information on the app's features are available in this FAQ.

Downloads:
UniSafe App
The University's Safer Community Program launched its Unisafe app in an effort to educate staff, students and visitors to the University on ways they can enhance their personal safety and contribute to building a safe and secure environment. The app also includes tips on enhancing personal safety on campus, public transport, in cars, at home and 'out and about'.
You can find more information about the University's Safer Community Program here.

Downloads:
EbscoHost (Discovery Search) App
EBSCOhost databases and discovery technologies are the most-used, premium online information resources for tens of thousands of institutions worldwide. This free app ensures that users get the most from searching premium EBSCOhost database content, provided courtesy of your library.

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Lost on Campus App
Can’t find room 126 at the Old Arts Building or the nearest coffee shop for your caffeine fix? The Lost on Campus app can assist you in finding your way around any campus at the University!

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Snap Send Solve App
You can use the Snap Send Solve mobile app to report cleaning, maintenance or IT equipment issues on any University of Melbourne campus. The app allows you to take a photo of a problem area on campus with your mobile phone and send it directly to our campus support teams to be resolved.

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Skillsoft Learning App
Access Pick IT Up Online courses on the go.

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Echo360 App
Access your lecture content through Echo360's streamlined interface.

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Canvas Student App
Access your Canvas courses on the go and in the classroom with the Canvas Student mobile app.

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Accessing Endnote
The university has a site licence that allows staff and students to download, install and run EndNote on Windows and MacOS. Please be sure to use the installers under Personal Computers at the link below.
MacOS Catalina Users: You may get an error message saying the installer 'can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software'. Click Okay to dismiss the error message and follow the instructions on Apple's Website under How to open an app that hasn’t been notarized or is from an unidentified developer to open the installer.
For a comprehensive guide on how to use Endnote, have a look at the Library's handy Endnote Libguide.
Installation Issues? Contact us over live chat or support ticket for assistance.