This article references the Student Virtual Desktop currently available in the CAL computer resource rooms across campus and online via https://student.desktop.otago.ac.nz
The virtual desktop is being discontinued and will be replaced with a new setup by the end of December 2024. The information in this article remains current until December 2024. For further information about the new environment:
Student Desktop (VDI) Replacement — Frequently Asked Questions
MATLAB is a programming environment designed for calculation, analysis, and visualisation of data.
Staff and students can use MATLAB software on University of Otago-owned or personal computers. A separate MATLAB licence must be requested for the software to be installed on a personally owned computer. MATLAB software is to be used for work/study related purposes.
MATLAB is also available for request on the virtual Student Desktop.
Further information
System requirements — MATLAB for Windows
System requirements — MATLAB for Mac
System requirements — MATLAB for Linux