Software for students
Curtin has a range of agreements to provide software to students for free, or at a discounted price.
These agreements may also include using the software on your personal computer. Home Use Licences are only available to currently enrolled students.
Most of our agreements require you to purchase a separate license if you are using the software for commercial research purposes.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for please contact Digital and Technology Solutions.
Learning and teaching
To download Microsoft Office for free:
- Go to OASIS and open your Curtin provided email on the Welcome tab.
- Click Office 365 in the top left corner of the page.
- On your Office 365 home page, select Install Office and follow the prompts.
If you are told you do not have a licence for the 356 software go to the Microsoft Office page and follow the prompts. Once you have completed this you can follow the above steps 1 - 3 again.
If at any stage you are asked to activate or authenticate your licence you will need to use studentID@student.curtin.edu.au and your OASIS password.
Please contact Curtin Connect for further assistance.
Your free student Microsoft Office subscription ends upon graduation. If you wish to continue using Microsoft Office, you will need to purchase a licence from Microsoft.
Download the EndNote program from the My Library tab in student OASIS or by selecting the My Campus menu and Library services for staff in the Staff Portal. Please note this download is only available to current students and staff based within Australia.
More information about using EndNote can be found in the EndNote essentials guide.
A computer and reliable internet access are crucial for online studies. As students completing their course fully online or via Open Universities Australia (OUA) access all learning materials online, it is recommended that you are familiar with email use, word processing and web browsing. The minimum system requirements for online study are listed on the Blackboard help webpage.
Curtin offers a range of free or discounted software to students to assist throughout your studies.
View Studying and communicating online and IT tools and guides for further information on the online learning environment.
Microsoft Office Professional is a suite of productivity products, including Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Availability
- All Curtin computers
- Students personal computers
Terms and Conditions
Office is available to all current students enrolled at Curtin Australia.
Please read the License Terms
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
- macOS
- Android
- iOS
How can I access the software?
To install on your personal device
- Go to Student OASIS and open your Curtin provided email from the ‘My Email’ channel on the Welcome tab.
- Click on ‘Office 365’ in the top left corner of the page
- On your Office 365 home page, select Install Office and follow the prompts.
Please note if you are told you do not have a licence for the 365 software please visit the following Microsoft webpage and follow the instructions. Once you have completed this please follow the above steps 1 - 3 again.
If at any stage you are asked to activate or authenticate your licence you will need to use studentID@student.curtin.edu.au and your OASIS password.
Contact Curtin Connect for further assistance.
Please follow the steps below to reset your password on LinkedIn Learning (Lynda).
- Visit the Lynda website and click on the 'Sign In' button.
- Enter your username as <studentidnumber>@student.curtin.edu.au.
- Click on the Continue button.
- Click on the Forgot Password? link.
- You should then see a pop-up appear (if the pop-up does not appear, try enabling pop-ups for this site in your browser settings).
- Click on the Reset Password link in the pop-up window. This will send an email to the email account shown in the pop-up window. You can then reset your password via the link in the email.
For further assistance with Lynda access, please contact hum.dlt@curtin.edu.au.
The Library offers introductory Word, PowerPoint and Excel workshops during semester. Browse the available workshops. These workshops are available face to face and online. Alternatively, try the self paced online modules. Introductory assistance is available by contacting LibraryHelp@curtin.edu.au.
Microsoft Teams is currently only available to access as a guest by Curtin students.
Students can be invited by a Curtin staff member to participate in chats, calls and meetings.
Simply join using a link sent from the Curtin staff member to your Curtin email address.
Microsoft Teams enables you to:
- Chat, call or meet online with Curtin teaching staff.
- Collaborate with Curtin staff on assignments and study.
- Accept remote assistance online, eliminating the need to attend campus for help.
For more information on how to access and use Microsoft Teams, refer to the following user guides:
Statistical and data tools
All Curtin students and staff can use the SPSS site-licensed software which is already available on some library computers. More information on what software is available on our library computers is available via the Find Lab Software tool.
Additionally, Curtin staff are permitted to use SPSS and the module AMOS at home on a personally owned computer. Information is available from Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) webpage through the Self Service Hub.
The Library offers an Introduction to NVivo series of workshops during semester. Browse the available workshops. These workshops are also available on the UniSkills website and introductory assistance is available by contacting LibraryHelp@curtin.edu.au.
The Bentley Software Academic SELECT Software Portfolio provides access to more than 50 applications across architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) disciplines. The list of available applications is available via the Bentley website.
Availability
- Faculty of Science and Engineering and Humanities
- Students personal computers (Limited licenses)
Terms and Conditions
Priority is given to students who require software from Bentley Systems for their course work as there are limited licenses for student's personal computers.
Bentley Systems Portfolio is available to all current students. The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows (Version supported is dependant on the specific application being installed).
How can I access the software?
Only the commonly used Bentley software have been made available at the computer labs. Please enquire with your Faculty for specific computer lab availability.
To find out how to get a copy on your personal device, refer to the Install Guide.
ArcGIS Desktop by ESRI provides advanced analytic tools that allow you to collect and manage data, create professional maps, perform traditional and advanced spatial analysis and solve problems.
Availability
- Faculty of Science and Engineering and Humanities staff only
Terms and Conditions
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
How can I access the software?
Please enquire with your Faculty for specific computer lab availability.
To find out how to get a copy on your personal device, contact CITS Service Desk.
SPSS is a software package used for interactive, or batched, statistical analysis.
How can I access the software?
- By registering at curtin.onthehub.com with your student email or;
- Via Hearne Software
Please note the software is only available on Windows.
Terms and conditions
Software is available to all current students enrolled in Australia. Software is only available on Curtin-owned computers.
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Discounted pricing is only available to current students enrolled at Curtin Australia.
Please read the License Terms.
NVivo by QSR provides tools to assist with organisation, storage and retrieval of data, and includes tools for visualising your data.
Availability
- All Curtin computers
- Students personal computers
Terms and Conditions
Software is available to all current students enrolled in Australia. The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
- MacOS
How can I access the software?
To find out how to get a copy on your personal device, please complete the Nvivo Home Use Agreement [.PDF 360kB] and send your request to DTS (service.desk@curtin.edu.au).
AutoDesk Education software is a suite of software including AutoCAD available architecture, engineering and construction applications.
Availability
- Faculties of Science and Engineering and Humanities
- Students personal computers (free offering from vendor)
Terms and Conditions
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
How can I access the software?
Please enquire with your Faculty for specific computer labs.
To install on your personal device, visit the vendor website for instructions.
ACD/ChemSketch Freeware is a drawing package that allows you to draw chemical structures including organics, organometallics, polymers, and Markush structures. It also includes features such as calculation of molecular properties (e.g., molecular weight, density, molar refractivity etc.), 2D and 3D structure cleaning and viewing, functionality for naming structures (fewer than 50 atoms and 3 rings), and prediction of logP.
Availability
- All Curtin computers
- Students personal computers (Free offering from vendor)
Terms and Conditions
Software is available to all current students enrolled in Australia.
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
How can I access the software?
Chemsketch is available as a virtualised application on all Curtin computers.
To obtain a copy for install on your personal device, you can submit a request on the Vendor site.
Surfer from Golden Software provides modelling, analysis, mapping and visualisation tools for geological data.
Availability
- Faculty of Science and Engineering (Kalgoorlie)
Terms and Conditions
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
How can I access the software?
Please visit the Vendor website to access the software. Students can receive a license for $50 per year.
Maple from Maplesoft provide mathematics-based software and services for education, engineering and research.
Availability
- Computers in a central location and virtual labs.
Terms and Conditions
Software is available to all current students enrolled in Australia.
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
How can I access the software?
Maple is available as a virtualised application on Curtin computers in a central location and virtual labs.
MATLAB is a computing environment and proprietary programming language used by engineers and scientists. Toolboxes can be added to this platform that provides capabilities such as machine learning, neural networks, statistical analysis and charting.
Availability
- All Curtin computers
- Students personal computers
Terms and Conditions
Software is available to all current students enrolled in Australia.
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
How can I access the software?
To obtain a copy for install on your personal device, refer to this Install Guide.
Yes, we offer an Introduction to SPSS series of workshops during semester. Browse the available workshops. You can also complete the online program Introduction to SPSS and introductory assistance is available by contacting LibraryHelp@curtin.edu.au.
Media tools
SigmaPlot by Systat produces high quality graphs without spending hours in front of a computer. Access data from Microsoft Excel and present results in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Availability
- All Curtin computers
Terms and Conditions
Software is available to all current students enrolled in Australia. This software can only be accessed on Curtin-owned computers and is not available for home use.
The software must be used for educational and research purposes only, not for commercial work.
Please read the License Terms.
Supported Operating Systems
- Windows
How can I access the software?
Sigmaplot is available as a virtualised application on all Curtin computers and may require installation if not pre-installed. Contact CITS Service Desk for instructions.
Adobe Creative Cloud access is dependent on your current enrolment. If you are no longer enrolled in the unit/s that require Adobe Cloud, your access will be removed. View the Adobe access list for eligible 2022 units.
Using IRIS
IRIS (Intelligent Remote Invigilation System) is an invigilating program used to ensure honest academic practices are followed when completing assessments online.
During an online test or exam, IRIS records the audio signal from your computer’s microphone, video signal from your webcam and takes successive screenshots of what you see on your computer screen. IRIS analyses the recorded information and flags behaviour that may indicate potential academic dishonesty.
Curtin is using IRIS to ensure that students are not breaching academic integrity standards when they are taking online tests and exams. IRIS facilitates invigilation for online students during assessments, regardless of their location and helps to ensure assessment integrity and fairness for all students.
Find more information about IRIS and how to use the software on the IRIS@Curtin Help page.