MATLAB

Included$860/yr valueAcademic Softwaresoftware

Free MATLAB and Simulink — the math and engineering software used in every STEM department. Install on your own devices with NYU's campus license.

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How Students Use This

Run simulations for engineering coursework

Analyze large datasets for quantitative research

Build machine learning models for data science projects

How to Access

Go to the MathWorks portal via NYU IT

Select your operating system and MATLAB version (R2024b or newer recommended)

Download and install following the on-screen instructions

Alternative: Access MATLAB through NYU Virtual Computing Lab (vcl.nyu.edu) — no install needed

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