• Standard License - available to all students, faculty and staff
• Standalone License* - only available to students, faculty and staff of the following: Neuroscience Institute, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC), School of Computer Science, Tepper

*Licensing updates are required yearly. 

If you believe you should have access to MATLAB, have your department or course faculty request a copy for you.

 System Requirements

* Linux Compatible OS versions: Ubuntu (20.04, 18.04 LTS, 16.04 LTS); RHEL (8.1+, 7.6+); SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop/Server 15, 12 (minimum SP2); Debian 10.

What MATLAB toolboxes are available?

There are a wide range of available toolboxes for MATLAB.

What do I do if I receive an error?

Common error messages are:

• "The application could not connect to MathWorks please make sure your Internet connection is available and that all software and hardware firewalls have been disabled before retrying your request." Visit MathWorks Installation for more information.
• (-15) License Error - You must be connected to the CMU Virtual Private Network (VPN) when off-campus. Visit How to Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for more information.

Where do I find the MATLAB license key?

• Standard Version: The activation/license key is in the License Key file that downloads separately with the application.
• Standalone version: Activation is completed through your Mathworks account. No activation codes are required.

How do I run MATLAB GUI?

X11 is required to run MATLAB GUI. Visit About X11 and OS X for more information.

How do I use MATLAB off-campus?

1. A VPN connection is required to use the standard version of MATLAB from off campus. For step-by-step instructions on installation and use, visit How to Use VPN.
2. Connect to VPN.
3. When prompted to register your client, select Campus VPN for the group.