Research IT

MATLAB Licence Update

The University has purchased a license to allow the download and install of 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 University of Manchester 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?

Any student or member of staff at the University can download and install MATLAB.

How long is this for?

Currently this agreement runs until the end of October 2021. There is no plan to renew the Full Suite license for Matlab after this license expires. We will return to our previous site license with only some Matlab toolboxes available.

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..

You can also access a wide range of online training material and seminars through The Mathworks portal.

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.