UQ provides software for academic, research and administrative use.

Students may be eligible to access selected software for free. Visit free student software for personal use for more details.

Make sure you comply with usage restrictions and read the purchasing information below before proceeding. If the software you need is not listed in the catalogue, visit the Purchasing or requesting software page for information and next steps. Note that if you need additional software (even free and cloud software) you must comply with UQ’s Software Acquisition and Use Procedure.

For information on software for labs, visit the UQ Digital Workspace web page.

The UQ Library also provides access and support to a number of applications on library computers. Find more information on the Library website.

Purchasing

Software at UQ is covered by a range of funding arrangements that appear in the ‘Purchase’ column of the table:

  • Centrally funded: this software is purchased by ITS and can be used by UQ staff or students. You can install these programs on UQ-owned computers. There may be restrictions on where you can install it and who can use it. Check the usage restrictions first.
  • Funded site licence: this software has been purchased by a specific organisational unit, and they may have restrictions on who can use it and where. If you're not sure if you're allowed to use these programs you can submit an IT request for more information.
  • Purchase through UQeMarket: this software is available for use at UQ, but you will need to purchase a licence through UQeMarket. For more information on how to access and use UQeMarket, see the instructions for UQeMarket purchases.
  • Request a quote: this software is available for use at UQ, but is not covered by an existing UQ funding arrangement, and is not available through UQeMarket. You will need to request a quote from one of UQ’s preferred suppliers and then place an order through UniFi. See instructions for requesting a quote.
  • Free: this software has no cost, but could have restrictions on how and where it can be used, such as research purposes at St Lucia campus only.

Software usage rules are listed in the ‘Usage restrictions’ column. Common restrictions include:

  • Administration: University administration and professional staff may use
  • Commercial: commercial research and consulting allowed
  • None: no usage restrictions
  • Research: academic research allowed (but not commercial)
  • Teaching: teaching purposes.

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Search by software name, or by software suite such as 'Adobe', 'Microsoft', or 'Autodesk'. To view a list of software that comes pre-installed on UQ computers, search 'pre-installed'.

Accessibility

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Speech recognition
Staff and students--WindowsPurchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Dyslexie font
Font for dyslexic users
Staff and students at St Lucia, Gatton and HerstonTeachingWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
JAWS screen reader
Screen reader
Staff and students--WindowsRequest a quoteSelf-service

Business

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Adobe Acrobat Pro
PDF reading and editing
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
PDF reading
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Free

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Cisco AnyConnect
Remotely connect to UQ network
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Flexera Agent
Software and hardware auditing
StaffAdministrationWindows
Mac
Centrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Microsoft Office
Document management and email
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Microsoft Office for Mac
Document management and email
Staff and studentsNoneMacCentrally fundedSelf-service
Microsoft Project
Project management and charts
Staff and studentsNoneWindowsPurchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Visio
Business diagramming
Staff and studentsNoneWindowsPurchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Mindjet Mind Manager
Business process mapping
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
MYOB AccountRight
Accounting with business management
Staff and students at St LuciaTeachingWindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
MYOB Essentials
Accounting basics
Staff and students at St LuciaTeachingWindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
NoMAD
Network access management
Staff and studentsNoneMacCentrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

PuTTY
Terminal emulator

Staff and studentsNoneWindowsFreeSelf-service
Self Service
Self-install applications
Staff and studentsNoneMacCentrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

SmartDraw
Business diagramming
----Windows
Online
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Software Center
Self-install applications
Staff and studentsNoneWindowsCentrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

UQ IMS Agent
Internet connection management
Staff and studentsNoneWindowsCentrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Collaboration and communication

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
Remote computer access
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Microsoft TeamsStaffNone

Windows
Mac
Linux

Centrally fundedSelf-service
Zoom
Video conferencing and chat
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Educational and reference

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Adobe Captivate
Creating eLearning content
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Purchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Adobe Digital Editions
Ebook reader
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
FreeSelf-service
Camtasia
Screen recording and video editing
Staff and studentsTeaching
Administration
Windows
Mac
Purchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Chrome
Internet browser
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Free

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Echo 360 Personal Capture (PCAP)
Personal and classroom video capture
Staff and students--Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
EndNote
Citation and reference management
Staff (including clinical and adjunct) and students--Windows
Mac
Funded site licenseSelf-service
Firefox
Internet browser
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Free

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Leximancer
Textual analysis visualisation
Staff and studentsTeaching
Administration
Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
LinkedIn Learning
Online learning platform
Staff and students--OnlineFunded site licenseAccess LinkedIn Learning online

Geographical and mapping

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
ArchiCAD
Architecture modelling
EAIT studentsAcademic
Research
Windows
Mac
FreeVia EAIT student software website
Autodesk AutoCAD
2D and 3D drawings
Staff, students and visitorsTeaching
Research
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Autodesk AutoCAD for Mac
2D and 3D drawings
Staff, students and visitorsTeaching
​Research
​MacCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Autodesk AutoCAD LT
2D drawings
Staff, students and visitorsTeaching
​Research
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Autodesk AutoCAD LT for Mac
2D drawings
Staff, students and visitorsTeaching
​Research
MacCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Autodesk AutoCAD toolsets
Specialised toolsets for AutoCAD
Staff, students and visitorsTeaching
​Research
Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
ESRI ArcGIS
Geographic information and mapping
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Administration (limited)
WindowsCentrally fundedSelf-service
Google Earth Pro
Geographic mapping and analysis
No restrictionsNo restrictionsWindows
Mac
Linux
FreeSelf-service
MapInfo
Geographic mapping and analysis
----WindowsRequest a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
NearMap
Aerial imagery and digital maps
Staff and students--OnlineCentrally fundedAccess NearMap online
PTC Creo
3D drawings
EAIT studentsAcademic
Research
WindowsFreeVia EAIT student software website
QGIS
Geographic information and analysis
No restrictionsNo restrictionsWindows
Mac
Linux
FreeSelf-service
Siemens Solid Edge
2D and 3D drawings
EAIT staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeVia EAIT student software website

Graphics, video and audio

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Adobe After Effects
Motion graphics and visual effects
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Animate (Flash Pro)
Interactive animations
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Audition
Audio recording, mixing and restoration
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Bridge
Centralised asset browser
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Character Animator
Live motion capture, 2D puppets and multi-track recording
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Dimension
3D, photo-based mock-up editor
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Fireworks
Bitmap and vector graphics
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Adobe Flash Builder
Rich internet applications and cross-platform applications
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Adobe Illustrator
Vector graphics and illustrations
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe InDesign
Page design and layout for print and digital publishing
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Lightroom
Image optimisation and manipulation
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Media Encoder
Output video files for different screens
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Photoshop
Image editing and design
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Photoshop Elements
Image editing and design
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Adobe Prelude
Tagging and transcoding video rough cuts
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Premiere
Video production and editing
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Premiere Elements
Video production and editing
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Adobe Presenter
Video presentations
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Adobe Scout
Visual profiler for Flash content
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Adobe Express Premium
Social graphics, web pages and video stories
Staff and studentsNoneMobile devices
Web-based
Centrally fundedAccess Adobe Express online
Adobe SpeedGrade
Colour grading and correction
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Audacity
Audio recording and editing
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Linux
FreeSelf-service
Blender
3D computer graphics
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
​Linux
FreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
CSound
Sound compiler and audio programming language
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
​Linux
FreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
GIMP
Image editing and drawing
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
​Linux
FreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
HandBrake
Digital video file transcoder
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
FreeSelf-service
Inkscape
Image editing and illustration drawing
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
​Linux
FreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Irfanview
Image viewer and converter
Staff and studentsTeaching
Administration
Research
WindowsFreeSelf-service
iTunes
Media player and library
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
FreeSelf-service
SnagIt
Screen capture
Staff and studentsTeaching
Administration
Windows
Mac
Purchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Vivotek LiveClient and Playback
Live camera feed and recording
Staff--WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
VLC Media Player
Video player and streaming server
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Linux
Free

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Operating systems and servers

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Citrix 
Secure virtual application platform
StaffAdministrationWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Linux software
Operating system and utilities
StaffInternal businessLinuxCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Azure
Cloud computing services
EAIT studentsAcademic
Research

Windows
Linux

Funded site licenceVia EAIT student software website
Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Server
Computer management and utilities
StaffAcademic
Research
Administration
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Exchange Server
Mail and calendar scheduling server
Staff and studentsAcademic
Research
Administration
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Intranet server
StaffAcademic
Research
Administration
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Windows 10
Operating system
Staff and studentsAcademic
Research
Administration
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Windows Server
Server operating system
StaffAcademic
Research
Administration
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
VMware
Computer virtualisation
Staff and studentsInternal businessWindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
VMware: Fusion Pro
Computer virtualisation
Staff and studentsInternal businessMacPurchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)

VMware: Workstation
Computer virtualisation

Staff and studentsInternal businessWindows
Linux
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)

Scientific and engineering

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
ANSYS
Engineering simulation and 3D design
EAIT staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Windows
Linux
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Altium Designer
Electronic design automation
EAIT staff and studentsNoneWindowsFunded site licenceVia EAIT student software website
BioRender
Scientific diagrams and illustrations
Staff and studentsPremium license limited to publication and teachingOnlineCentrally fundedAccess BioRender online
CES
Materials education software
EAIT studentsAcademic
Research
WindowsFunded site licenceVia EAIT student software website
ChemDraw Professional
Biology and chemistry
Staff and studentsAcademic
Research
MacCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
ChemOffice Professional
Biology and chemistry
Staff and studentsAcademic
Research

Windows

Centrally fundedSelf-service
Gaussian
Computational chemistry and electronic structure modelling
Staff and students at St LuciaAcademic
Research
Windows
Mac
Linux
UNIX
Funded site licenseSubmit an IT request (staff only)
LabView
Systems engineering
Staff and HDR studentsTeaching
Research
Windows
Mac
Linux
Funded site licenseSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Matlab
Mathematics and technical computing
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Windows
Mac
Linux
Centrally fundedSelf-service
MNova NMR
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance visualisation, analysis and reporting
Staff and students (from contributing organisational units)Academic
Teaching
Research
Windows
Mac
Linux
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Oasys
Structural, geotechnical and pedestrian simulation software
EAIT studentsAcademic
Research
WindowsFunded site licenceVia EAIT student software website
Ricardo WAVE
Gas dynamics simulation
EAIT studentsAcademic
Research
WindowsFunded site licenceVia EAIT student software website
Siemens HEEDS
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens NX Additive Manufacturing (NX AM)
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens NX Computer Aided Design (NX CAD)
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens NX Computer Aided Manufacturing (NX CAM)
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens NX Nastran
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Polarion
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Simatic IT UA DM (Discrete Manufacturing)
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Simatic IT UA MI (Manufacturing Intelligence)
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Simatic IT UA PI (Process Industries)
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Simcenter 3D
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Simcenter Amesim 2019
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens STAR-CCM+
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Teamcenter
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Tecnomatix
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Siemens Testlab
Product lifecycle management
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
SimPlot
Analysis of microbial sequences
Staff and studentsNoneWindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
SPACE GASS
Structural engineering software
EAIT staff and studentsTeaching
Academic
Research
WindowsFreeVia EAIT student software website
Vitech Core
Systems engineering software
EAIT studentsAcademic
Research
WindowsFreeVia EAIT student software website
Xilinx Vivado Design Suite
Synthesis and analysis of HDL computer language
EAIT staff and studentsTeaching
Academic
Research
Windows
Linux
FreeVia EAIT student software website

Security

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Cortex XDR
Antivirus
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Linux
Centrally funded

Pre-installed on UQ computers

Statistical data analysis and modelling

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Alpha Pro
Data analysis and interactive visuals
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
EViews
Econometric analysis
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
GAUSS
Mathematics and statistics
Staff and students--WindowsRequest a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Gephi
Network analysis and visualisation
Staff and studentsNoneWindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
GraphPad Prism
Biostatistics and scientific graphing
Staff, adjunct staff and studentsAcademic
Research
Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
JMP Academic Suite
Analytics, data management and business intelligence
Staff and studentsAcademic
Research
Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Maple
Symbolic and numeric computing
Staff and students--Windows
Mac
--Submit an IT request (staff only)
Mathematica
Image processing for geometry and data science
StaffTeaching
Research
Windows
Mac
Linux
Online
Funded site licenseSelf-service
Microsoft Power BI Desktop
Business analytics
StaffNoneWindowsFreeSelf-service
Microsoft Power BI Pro
Business analytics
StaffNoneOnlineSubmit an IT request (staff only)Self-service
Nvivo
Rich-text and multimedia analysis
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Personal education development
Administration
Development
Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Qualtrics
Research
Staff and studentsNoneOnlineCentrally fundedAccess Qualtrics online
SAS Education Analytic Suite
Analytics, data management and business intelligence
Staff and studentsAcademic
Research
Windows
Linux
Centrally fundedSelf-service
SigmaPlot
Scientific graphing and data analysis
Staff and studentsAcademic
Research
WindowsCentrally fundedSelf-service
SPSS Statistics
Descriptive and bivariate statistics
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Windows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Stata for students
Statistics and data science
StudentsResearch
Coursework
WindowsCentrally fundedAccess via Digital Workspace
Stata for staff
Statistics and data science
Staff--WindowsPurchase onlineSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Statistica
Data analysis and modelling
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsCentrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Tableau
Analytics and business intelligence
Staff and studentsTeaching 
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)

Storage

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
7-Zip
File compression
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
FreeSelf-service
AARNet Cloudstor
Cloud storage
Staff, adjunct staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Administration
Windows
​Mac
Linux
Mobile
Online
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Microsoft OneDrive
File storage
StaffNoneWindows
Mac
Mobile
Online
Centrally fundedSelf-service

Web and software development

Product nameAllowed usersUsage restrictionsPlatformsPurchaseHow to install
Adobe Dreamweaver
Web development
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Edge
Web development
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
​Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Gaming SDK
Gaming software development
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
Adobe Muse
Simplified website builder
Staff and studentsNoneWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSelf-service
FileMaker
Relational databases and interfaces
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
Administration
Windows
Mac
Request a quoteSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Expression Web
Web design
No restrictionsNoneWindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Imagine
Software design and development
StudentsAcademicWindows
Mac
Centrally fundedSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft SQL Server
Database management
Staff--WindowsPurchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional
Web and software development
Staff and studentsNoneWindowsPurchase through UQeMarketSubmit an IT request (staff only)
Microsoft Visual Studio Community Edition
Web and software development
Staff and studentsTeaching
Research
WindowsFreeSubmit an IT request (staff only)