Research IT

MATLAB Licence Update

The MathWorks has provided The University with a licence to download and install the full suite of MATLAB products on to both staff and students’ own, or University provided, computers.


How do I access it?

You will need to access the download portal and create an account on The MathWorks portal, using your @manchester.ac.uk or @postgrad.manchester.ac.uk email address. This is essential so your account can be validated. Please do not use your University Central Services password.

Read the privacy policy and only sign up if you are comfortable sharing what is being asked. You will also need to comply with the license agreement so please read this carefully. The software is subject to export restrictions - please ensure you read the Online Services Agreement and End User Licence Agreement and comply with these restrictions. There is addition information available to support installation of the software. .

Who is this for?

Anyone with an email address ending listed above can download and install MATLAB.

How long is this for? What happens when this licence expires?

Currently this agreement runs until the end of June 2020. Please be aware that access to the software may be terminated at The Mathworks’ discretion. Also, there is no guarantee that the full functionality provided by this licence will be available once the University returns to normal.

How do I get support?

For help with installation please contact The MathWorks through the portal. Do not allow remote access to a University-owned machine or share personally-identifiable or sensitive information in example files.
For help with using MATLAB contact Research IT via the 'Research Applications and Support' form..

What can I use this licence for?

You can use MATLAB under this licence for any teaching, learning or research business at the University. You may not use it for any external or commercial work in any circumstances. If in doubt please contact the IT Support Centre.