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NYUAD Licensed Softwares
Please note, you need to login with your NetID to access user guides.
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NYU ITS has arranged an Adobe agreement that covers both NYUAD issued and Home Use computers. The licence permits NYU faculty and non-contract staff to use Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite at no cost and then authenticate as NYU staff or faculty.
Please see the NYU ServiceLink knowledge base for detailed instructions on how to access and download an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Should you experience any issues with Adobe applications please visit the CAT team in the Library or contact them via email at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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ArcGIS is a suite of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools.
- Version: 10.8
- Operating System: Windows
- License details: Standalone
- Windows Install Guide
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The world's repository of experimentally determined organic and metal-organic crystal structures.
- Version: 2020
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation - on request please email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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EndNote is a tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations, and references.
- Version: X9 and 20
- Operating System: Windows, Mac
- License Details: Standalone
- Install Endnote here:
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JMP is a tool for expert data analysis, design of experiments, and Six Sigma implementation. Visit JMP Learning Library for additional resources: http://www.jmp.com/learn
- Version: 16
- Operating System: Windows, Mac
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
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LabView is a graphical programming platform that helps engineers scale from design to test, and from small to large systems.
- Version: 2016
- Operating System: Windows, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Linux Installation Guide
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Lynda.com was upgraded to LinkedIn Learning on June 13, 2019.
All NYUAD students, faculty, staff, and researchers are eligible for accounts with LinkedIn Learning, an online library of high-quality instructional videos on the latest software tools and skills, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office. For access, visit LinkedIn Learning and select 'Sign in' and then 'Sign in with your organization portal' and enter nyu.edu on the next page. You'll then be prompted to log in with your NYU netID and password for full access.
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Maple is mathematical and analytical software.
- Version: 15
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.
- Version: 12
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
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A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.
- Version: 2021a
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone — an account will be created on Mathworks and access to the download version will be provided
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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Minitab is statistical software for quality and process improvement.
- Version: 16
- Operating System: Windows
- Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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Qualtrics is a tool for creating and administering web-based surveys for research, teaching, and administrative needs. Qualtrics is available to NYU faculty, staff, students and researchers as part of a university-wide license that is managed and supported by NYU Data Services in New York, a joint ITS and Libraries service.
Qualtrics makes it easy to create surveys ranging from simple to complex, and includes features such as question mapping based on response type, the ability to export response data to statistical software such as SPSS and a collaboration feature for working with others.
Access
You can access Qualtrics using your netID and password, or searching for ‘Qualtrics’ in the Library’s Databases A-Z tab. For more information, please visit the NYU Qualtrics Help Guide, visit Qualtrics University for tutorials and FAQs, or email the Academic Technology team.
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Reason combines the synths, samplers, and drum machines of Reason with Record's audio recording and mixing features Record.
- Version: 10
- Operating System: Windows & Mac
- Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
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Rosetta Stone is interactive software for language learning. Our students are eligible to learn one language at a time and can choose from 22 different languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Tagalog. Note that Rosetta Stone is best for beginners. Advanced learners will be better served by SCOLA. To apply, students should come to the NYUAD Library Information Desk, or email nyuad.library@nyu.edu if they are studying away.
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Complete software for writing, playing, printing, and publishing music notation.
- Version: 2020
- Operating System: Windows & Mac
- License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
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Solidworks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program.
- Version: 2021
- Operating system: Windows
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
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SPSS is a statistical analysis package.
- Version: 28
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone - ONLY available on NYUAD issued computers, a licence key will be provided on request to nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation - on request please email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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A statistical analysis package.
- Version: 13
- Operating System: Windows
- License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Windows Installation Guide
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Stata statistical software is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides everything you need for data analysis, data management, and graphics.
- Version: 17 MP
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation Guide
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Create professional looking presentations for your classes fast using think-cell.
- Operating System: Windows, Mac (MS Office/Powerpoint is required)
- License Details: Standalone — a license key will be supplied by CAT team on request.
Do you use PowerPoint to present in your classes? If so, think-cell — used by most consulting firms — might save you a significant amount of working time and enable you to create professional looking presentations for your coursework. Knowing think-cell could be a valuable skill as you enter the workplace since many employers, including top consulting firms and investment banks, use the software.
think-cell is free to NYUAD students, faculty, and staff. It takes just minutes to learn by watching the short video tutorials available for each chart type. See below for helpful training resources and instructions on how to download think-cell.
Why should you consider using think-cell?
- Creating your charts takes 70% less time
Create 40+ chart types, including waterfall, Gantt, and Mekko charts in just 2-3 minutes - 90% less time when making alterations
Automate changes to your charts with think-cell - Gain professional skills
Become proficient with the charting software used by top consulting and investment firms - Better results
Improve your class presentations and impress your audience
How to download think-cell
- Go to www.think-cell.com/download.
- You will need to enter your NYUAD email address (netID@nyu.edu)
- Once downloaded please visit the CAT team for a licence key.
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Visual Studio is a Microsoft developer tool.
- Versions: Windows 2015 & Mac 2019
- Operating System: Windows, Mac
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
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- Version: 10.2
- Operating System: Windows
- License Details: Standalone
- Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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Please note, you need to login with your NetID to access user guides.
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NYU ITS has arranged an Adobe agreement that covers both NYUAD issued and Home Use computers. The licence permits NYU faculty and non-contract staff to use Adobe's Creative Cloud Suite at no cost and then authenticate as NYU staff or faculty.
Please see the NYU ServiceLink knowledge base for detailed instructions on how to access and download an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.
Should you experience any issues with Adobe applications please visit the CAT team in the Library or contact them via email at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
-
ArcGIS is a suite of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools.
- Version: 10.8
- Operating System: Windows
- License details: Standalone
- Windows Install Guide
-
The world's repository of experimentally determined organic and metal-organic crystal structures.
- Version: 2020
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation - on request please email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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EndNote is a tool for publishing and managing bibliographies, citations, and references.
- Version: X9 and 20
- Operating System: Windows, Mac
- License Details: Standalone
- Install Endnote here:
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JMP is a tool for expert data analysis, design of experiments, and Six Sigma implementation. Visit JMP Learning Library for additional resources: http://www.jmp.com/learn
- Version: 16
- Operating System: Windows, Mac
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
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LabView is a graphical programming platform that helps engineers scale from design to test, and from small to large systems.
- Version: 2016
- Operating System: Windows, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Linux Installation Guide
-
Lynda.com was upgraded to LinkedIn Learning on June 13, 2019.
All NYUAD students, faculty, staff, and researchers are eligible for accounts with LinkedIn Learning, an online library of high-quality instructional videos on the latest software tools and skills, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office. For access, visit LinkedIn Learning and select 'Sign in' and then 'Sign in with your organization portal' and enter nyu.edu on the next page. You'll then be prompted to log in with your NYU netID and password for full access.
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Maple is mathematical and analytical software.
- Version: 15
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
-
A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.
- Version: 12
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
-
A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.
- Version: 2021a
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone — an account will be created on Mathworks and access to the download version will be provided
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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Minitab is statistical software for quality and process improvement.
- Version: 16
- Operating System: Windows
- Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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Qualtrics is a tool for creating and administering web-based surveys for research, teaching, and administrative needs. Qualtrics is available to NYU faculty, staff, students and researchers as part of a university-wide license that is managed and supported by NYU Data Services in New York, a joint ITS and Libraries service.
Qualtrics makes it easy to create surveys ranging from simple to complex, and includes features such as question mapping based on response type, the ability to export response data to statistical software such as SPSS and a collaboration feature for working with others.
Access
You can access Qualtrics using your netID and password, or searching for ‘Qualtrics’ in the Library’s Databases A-Z tab. For more information, please visit the NYU Qualtrics Help Guide, visit Qualtrics University for tutorials and FAQs, or email the Academic Technology team.
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Reason combines the synths, samplers, and drum machines of Reason with Record's audio recording and mixing features Record.
- Version: 10
- Operating System: Windows & Mac
- Licensing Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
-
Rosetta Stone is interactive software for language learning. Our students are eligible to learn one language at a time and can choose from 22 different languages, including Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Tagalog. Note that Rosetta Stone is best for beginners. Advanced learners will be better served by SCOLA. To apply, students should come to the NYUAD Library Information Desk, or email nyuad.library@nyu.edu if they are studying away.
-
Complete software for writing, playing, printing, and publishing music notation.
- Version: 2020
- Operating System: Windows & Mac
- License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
-
Solidworks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program.
- Version: 2021
- Operating system: Windows
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
-
SPSS is a statistical analysis package.
- Version: 28
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone - ONLY available on NYUAD issued computers, a licence key will be provided on request to nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation - on request please email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
-
A statistical analysis package.
- Version: 13
- Operating System: Windows
- License Details: Access is provided through a license server, use outside of NYU networks requires VPN connection
- Windows Installation Guide
-
Stata statistical software is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides everything you need for data analysis, data management, and graphics.
- Version: 17 MP
- Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
- Linux Installation Guide
-
Create professional looking presentations for your classes fast using think-cell.
- Operating System: Windows, Mac (MS Office/Powerpoint is required)
- License Details: Standalone — a license key will be supplied by CAT team on request.
Do you use PowerPoint to present in your classes? If so, think-cell — used by most consulting firms — might save you a significant amount of working time and enable you to create professional looking presentations for your coursework. Knowing think-cell could be a valuable skill as you enter the workplace since many employers, including top consulting firms and investment banks, use the software.
think-cell is free to NYUAD students, faculty, and staff. It takes just minutes to learn by watching the short video tutorials available for each chart type. See below for helpful training resources and instructions on how to download think-cell.
Why should you consider using think-cell?
- Creating your charts takes 70% less time
Create 40+ chart types, including waterfall, Gantt, and Mekko charts in just 2-3 minutes - 90% less time when making alterations
Automate changes to your charts with think-cell - Gain professional skills
Become proficient with the charting software used by top consulting and investment firms - Better results
Improve your class presentations and impress your audience
How to download think-cell
- Go to www.think-cell.com/download.
- You will need to enter your NYUAD email address (netID@nyu.edu)
- Once downloaded please visit the CAT team for a licence key.
-
Visual Studio is a Microsoft developer tool.
- Versions: Windows 2015 & Mac 2019
- Operating System: Windows, Mac
- License Details: Standalone
- Windows Installation Guide
- Mac Installation Guide
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- Version: 10.2
- Operating System: Windows
- License Details: Standalone
- Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu
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Software Support
We provide support for the procurement, licensing, installation and troubleshooting of academic software supporting either the curriculum or research. A variety of academic software is available through site or network licenses. If the software you require is not listed below, email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu with the name of the software, anticipated usage (curriculum or research), and any other relevant information.
Offsite Installation of Software
Installation of software on computers not located at the Library, is normally provided by utilizing TeamViewer, which provides secure remote support for license distribution. You may be asked to download the TeamViewer client and provide the secure code to perform this task.
Funding for Software
Funding for software that is used for research purposes will be billed to either the faculty research budget or to the relevant department if a previous agreement has been reached.
Software on Public Computers
A variety of software packages are also available for faculty, researchers, staff, and students to use on public use computers across the NYUAD campus. See our list of NYUAD Software on Public Computers.
Center for Academic Technology
The Center for Academic Technology (CAT) is the one-stop shop where NYU Abu Dhabi students, faculty, and staff can receive help with their academic technology needs.
The team supports students, faculty, and staff in using technology, software, and equipment for their teaching and research. This team also supports classroom technology services and audio-visual services on campus. They are located in the NYUAD Library.