Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS is a geographic information system used to create and use maps, compile geographic data and analyse mapped information.
ArcGIS Pro Advanced is available for Microsoft Windows. ArcGIS Online is available via a web browser.
ArcGIS Pro Advanced
ArcGIS Pro Advanced includes:
- 3D Analyst
- Data Reviewer
- Geostatistical Analyst
- Image Analyst
- Locate XTNetwork Analyst
- Publisher
- Spatial Analyst
- Workflow Manager
- Aviation Airports
- Aviation Charting
- Bathymetry
- Business Analyst
- Data Interoperability
- Defense Mapping
- Location Referencing
- Maritime
- Production Mapping
- StreetMap Premium North America.
Other Applications:
- ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App Advanced and Mobile
- ArcGIS Drone2Map Standard
- ArcGIS Insights
- ArcGIS Urban
- ArcGIS Location Sharing
- Image Hosting.
Not all tools will be available to all users. Please submit an IT request if you require a tool that you cannot access.
ArcGIS Online applications
ArcGIS Online applications include:
- ArcGIS Storymaps
- Map Viewer
- Scene Viewer
- ArcGIS Collector
- ArcGIS Field Maps
- ArcGIS Survey 123
- ArcGIS CityEngine
- ArcGIS Notebooks
- ArcGIS Urban
- ArcGIS for Power BI.
Not all tools will be available to all users. Please submit an IT request if you require a tool that you cannot access.
Accessing ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro is available free-of-charge on UQ-owned computers for UQ staff and students for teaching and academic research. Users can also download ArcGIS Pro for use at home (see Home use below).
You can use the Company Portal to install the application on ITS managed UQ computers. Contact your local IT support team or submit an IT request to install ArcGIS on other UQ-owned computers.
You'll need to sign in to the software with your UQ account to use ArcGIS Pro. To sign in, click on the blue button marked 'The University of Queensland' to be redirected to the UQ login. Don't enter your username and password in the ArcGIS login section.
If the blue button is not available:
- Click on 'Your ArcGIS organization’s URL'
- Enter 'uqmaps' as the URL
- Click the 'Remember this URL' checkbox
- Click 'continue'
- Click on the blue button marked 'The University of Queensland' to sign in.
ArcGIS Pro extensions are not enabled by default. To enable extensions:
- Go to 'Settings' > 'Licensing' > 'Configure your licensing options'
- Tick the checkbox next to the extensions you need.
Home use
Staff and students can download ArcGIS Pro for home use at UQ Software Licensing.
Installation instructions can be found in the download portal on the UQ Software Licensing website.
Digital Workspace
ArcGIS Pro is also available online on the UQ Digital Workspace. This enables students to use it from any device with internet access, without needing to install the software.
Course coordinators and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students can request access on the Digital Workspace by submitting an IT request.
Accessing ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online is also available to staff and students. This can be accessed via a web browser from any computer.
To sign in:
- Visit the UQ ArcGIS Online sign in page
- Click the blue bar marked 'The University of Queensland'
- Sign in with your UQ username and password.
Conditions of use
The Esri ArcGIS licence is centrally funded for UQ staff and students for use in teaching and academic research. The licence is renewed annually on 1 August.
Use of ArcGIS outside Australia is restricted. Submit an IT request to discuss use outside Australia.