Download MATLAB for Free - Before Uni Starts

  • Context: MATLAB 
  • Thread starter Thread starter PaulaS
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Matlab Uni
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around how to download MATLAB for free, particularly for students preparing for university. Participants explore various options, including student versions, free trials, and alternative software.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about downloading MATLAB for free due to an upcoming university start date.
  • Another participant mentions that the free trial version is not available to students and suggests that the student version may not be very expensive, providing a link for more information.
  • A subsequent post indicates that the student version costs around $100.
  • One participant recalls a previous giveaway of a free copy of MATLAB to a member.
  • Another participant offers to write a random number generator for selecting this year's giveaway recipient.
  • It is suggested that there are free alternatives to MATLAB for most tasks, unless MATLAB is specifically required.
  • A participant notes that if a university has a license, students might be able to use a VPN to access it for free and advises checking with IT.
  • GNU Octave is mentioned as a free alternative that is similar to MATLAB.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various viewpoints on obtaining MATLAB for free, with no consensus on a single solution. Multiple competing options and suggestions are presented.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on university policies regarding software licenses, and the availability of free alternatives may vary based on specific requirements.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for university who need access to MATLAB or are exploring alternatives for their coursework.

PaulaS
Messages
18
Reaction score
0
How can I download MATLAB for free? Uni starts soon and I want to get the program before that. Can you help me please?

Thanks :)
 
Physics news on Phys.org
PaulaS said:
How can I download MATLAB for free? Uni starts soon and I want to get the program before that. Can you help me please?

Thanks :)

The free trial version is not available to students. I'm not able to tell what the price of the student version is (you have to be able to prove that you are a student), but it probably is not very expensive:

http://www.mathworks.com/academia/student_version/

.
 
We gave away a free copy of MATLAB to a random member during our member awards last year. :)
 
I can write the random number generator for selecting this year's recipient, if you like. o:)

(muhh hah hah hah! :devil: Today, The Multiverse, Tomorrow, The ... um)
 
For most tasks, there are also free (gratis) replacements for MATLAB ;-) which is a possibility unless you are being required to use matlab.
 
If your university has a license then you might be able to use a VPN to connect to the license server and use it for free... legally! Worth asking someone in IT before you pay.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Replies
6
Views
4K
  • · Replies 22 ·
Replies
22
Views
4K
  • · Replies 32 ·
2
Replies
32
Views
4K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
4K
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
4K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K