Software
As a student at Uppsala University, you have the opportunity to use computer software that supports you in your studies. You can download some of the software to your computer. Some software is available via any University library computer, and some can be used online.
Software in the libraries
Computers with standard software are available in all libraries. Some libraries also have software for data management, multimedia and visualisation.
Software to download
Listed here are some of the programs to download.
Copilot – AI tool
AI tools can help you generate text and create images, analyse data, summarise documents, and much more. Students at Uppsala University have free access to the AI tool Copilot.
MATLAB
MATLAB is a high-level programming software for engineering calculations. It is an interactive environment for algorithm development, data visualisation, data analysis and numerical calculations. MATLAB is used in many courses at Uppsala University
As a Uppsala University student, you can install MATLAB on your computer or use it online. To be able to use the license you need to register an account with MathWorks. The University pay for the license. Uppsala University's license includes all toolboxes belonging to MATLAB and Simulink.
MATLAB is also installed in some student computer rooms at Uppsala University.
Spelling software
SkrivaText is a program that corrects spelling mistakes and grammatical errors in Swedish and English text. The program is specially designed for people with dyslexia and reading and writing difficulties, but it can also be used for everyone who would like help with their spelling.
Text-to-speech
TorTalk is a reading tool that can read out e-books, locked PDF files and text in scanned images. The program is specifically designed for people with dyslexia, but can be used by anyone who wants a simple reading tool. There is also a text-to-speech feature in Microsoft Edge.
Log in to find information on how to download TorTalk
Instructional video about text-to-speech through Microsoft Edge
Zoom
As a student at Uppsala University you get a Zoom account within the University’s Zoom license. This provides a higher level of security and more functions. Students receive the same license as employees and the University pays for the license.
Instructions and support
The library provides courses and instructions in parts of the range of software. Otherwise, IT technical support is provided by the university's IT support.