Introduction
MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform used by millions of engineers and scientists to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models.
Find more information here.
Capabilities, Benefits, and Key Features
- Data Analysis
- Graphics
- Algorithm Development
- App Building
- Using MATLAB with Python, C/C++, Fortran, Java, and other languages
- Connect MATLAB to hardware
- Parallel Computing
- Web and Desktop Deployment
- MATLAB in the Cloud
Limitations / Technology Requirements
Windows
- Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016
- Processors: Minimum of any Intel or AMD x86-64 processor
- Disk: Minimum of 3.4 GB of HDD space for MATLAB only, 5-8 GB for a typical installation (a full installation of all MathWorks products may take up to 29 GB of disk space)
- Ram: Minimum of 4 GB, 8 GB recommended
Mac
- Operating System: macOS Mojave (10.14) or newer
- Processors: Minimum of any Intel x86-64 processor
- Disk: Minimum of 3.4 GB of HDD space for MATLAB only, 5-8 GB for a typical installation (a full installation of all MathWorks products may take up to 29 GB of disk space)
- Ram: Minimum of 4 GB, 8 GB recommended
Linux
- Operating System:
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Debian 10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (minimum 8.1)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (minimum 7.6)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 (minimum SP2)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (minimum SP2)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
- Processors: Minimum of any Intel or AMD x86-64 processor
- Disk: Minimum of 3.4 GB of HDD space for MATLAB only, 5-8 GB for a typical installation (a full installation of all MathWorks products may take up to 29 GB of disk space)
- Ram: Minimum of 4 GB, 8 GB recommended
What can I expect?
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Support Tier: Tier 2 - Sponsor Support: If students were to contact IT Help, they refer the user to an individual sponsor, typically an instructor of a given course. The sponsor would work directly with the vendor on any unresolved issues.
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Acquisition Model: Direct Download: Software is downloaded to a local computer and installed to run from that specific device.
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Licensing Model: Site license: Miami has negotiated terms that allow for all current students and instructors to use the application.
- Authentication Model: Independent Registration: The user is required to create an account individually with the application vendor.
Who may use it?
Students, faculty, and staff may download and install MATLAB on their personally owned computers.
How do I get started?
Installation of MATLAB is completed through Miami University's MATLAB portal
MATLAB Online is also available to use once you have a MathWorks account
Installation Instructions
- Click Get Started.
- Click Sign in to get started on the Miami University MATLAB portal
- Enter your Miami credentials if prompted
- Click Sign In to sign in to your MathWorks account
- If you don't have a MathWorks account you will be prompted to create one
- Use your Miami email address in the format of UniqueID@miamioh.edu
- Click the button to download the latest release e.g. R2020a
- Previous releases are also available
- Click the button for the OS type of your computer the installer will download
- Find the downloaded file and open it to start the install
- When prompted enter your MathWorks email address in the format UniqueID@miamioh.edu and click Next
- Enter your MathWorks password and click Sign In
- Accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next
- Select the License MATLAB (Individual) and click Next
- Enter your details to Confirm User and click Next
- Confirm the destination folder and click Next
- Confirm the products for installation and click Next
- By default, all products licensed to Miami University will install
- Confirm option and click Next
- Confirm selection and click Begin Install
Is there a charge to me or my department?
The cost of the site license is funded by IT Services