Software for Research and Teaching

Please note, you need to login with your NetID to access user guides.

• Adobe Creative Cloud: Installation on Faculty and Staff Computers

  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

  ArcGIS is a suite of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools.

  • Version: 10.8
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License details: Standalone
  • Windows Install Guide
    
• Bloomberg terminals

  Please contact nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu for assistance with remote access to the Library’s Bloomberg terminals.

• Cambridge Structural Database (CCDC)

  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
• EndNote

  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:
• JMP

  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
• LabView

  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
• LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)

  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.
  

• Maple

  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
• Mathematica

  A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Version: 12
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• Matlab

  A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Version: 2021
  • 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
• Minitab

  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
• The New York Times Digital Edition

  New Subscribers

  Register for the The New York Times Digital Edition and read it on a computer or mobile device. Once you are registered you may access The NYT Digital Edition anywhere in the world.

  To activate your account the first time, go to accessnyt.com.

  For Current Subscribers

  Reactivate Your Existing New York Times Subscription

  If you are already a New York Times subscriber, you need to reactivate your subscription to take advantage of the free one. Here’s how:

  1. Log out of nytimes.com on all your devices.
  2. Go to accessnyt.com.
  3. Find your school name by selecting “New York University” from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click “Already have an account? Log in here.”
  5. Input your existing New York Times login credentials.
  6. Select your status as “student” (enter your graduation date) or “faculty/staff.”
  7. Click “Login” and you will be directed to nytimes.com.

  By (re)activating your account, you reaffirm your consent to our Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy.

  If you have any questions, please contact the NYU Libraries Troubleshooting Team at jira.edatabases@nyu.edu.
  
• Qualtrics Survey Software

  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.
  

• Reason

  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

  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 lib-nyuad-circ@nyu.edu  if they are studying away.
  

• Sibelius

  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

  Solidworks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program.

  • Version: 2021
  • Operating system: Windows
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
• SPSS

  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
• Statistica

  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

  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
• think-cell

  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.

  Learn More

  ---

  Find personalized think-cell help, a searchable user manual, and targeted video tutorials.

• Visual Studio

  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
• The Wall Street Journal Digital Edition

  New Subscribers

  Activate your Wall Street Journal subscription and read it on a computer or mobile device. Once you are registered you may access The WSJ anywhere in the world.

  Current Subscribers

  Reactivate Your Existing Wall Street Journal Subscription

  If you are already a Wall Street Journal subscriber, you need to reactivate your subscription to take advantage of the free one. Here’s how:

  1. Call 1-800-JOURNAL to cancel your personal subscription.
  2. Go to WSJ.com/NYU to activate your free Wall Street Journal university account.
  3. Select your “Account type” as either “Student” (enter your graduation date) or “Professor/Staff.”
  4. Input your email and create a password, then click “Create.”
  5. A confirmation page will confirm that your academic WSJ account has been activated. Click on “Okay, Let’s Go” to customize your experience.

  If you have any questions, please contact academicsupport@dowjones.com or 1-800-JOURNAL
  

• WinEdt
  • Version: 10.2
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu

Please note, you need to login with your NetID to access user guides.

• ArcGIS

  ArcGIS is a suite of Geographical Information System (GIS) tools.

  • Version: 10.8
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License details: Standalone
  • Windows Install Guide
    
• Bloomberg terminals

  Please contact nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu for assistance with remote access to the Library’s Bloomberg terminals.

• Cambridge Structural Database (CCDC)

  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
• EndNote

  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:
• JMP

  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
• LabView

  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
• LinkedIn Learning (Lynda.com)

  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.
  

• Maple

  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
• Mathematica

  A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Version: 12
  • Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
  • Mac Installation Guide
• Matlab

  A programming environment designed for mathematical computations.

  • Version: 2021
  • 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
• Minitab

  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
• The New York Times Digital Edition

  New Subscribers

  Register for the The New York Times Digital Edition and read it on a computer or mobile device. Once you are registered you may access The NYT Digital Edition anywhere in the world.

  To activate your account the first time, go to accessnyt.com.

  For Current Subscribers

  Reactivate Your Existing New York Times Subscription

  If you are already a New York Times subscriber, you need to reactivate your subscription to take advantage of the free one. Here’s how:

  1. Log out of nytimes.com on all your devices.
  2. Go to accessnyt.com.
  3. Find your school name by selecting “New York University” from the dropdown menu.
  4. Click “Already have an account? Log in here.”
  5. Input your existing New York Times login credentials.
  6. Select your status as “student” (enter your graduation date) or “faculty/staff.”
  7. Click “Login” and you will be directed to nytimes.com.

  By (re)activating your account, you reaffirm your consent to our Terms of Service and acknowledge our Privacy Policy.

  If you have any questions, please contact the NYU Libraries Troubleshooting Team at jira.edatabases@nyu.edu.
  
• Qualtrics Survey Software

  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.
  

• Reason

  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

  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 lib-nyuad-circ@nyu.edu if they are studying away.
  

• Sibelius

  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

  Solidworks is a 3D mechanical CAD (computer-aided design) program.

  • Version: 2021
  • Operating system: Windows
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Windows Installation Guide
• Statistica

  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

  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
• think-cell

  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.

  Learn More

  ---

  Find personalized think-cell help, a searchable user manual, and targeted video tutorials.

• Visual Studio

  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
• The Wall Street Journal Digital Edition

  New Subscribers

  Activate your Wall Street Journal subscription and read it on a computer or mobile device. Once you are registered you may access The WSJ anywhere in the world.

  Current Subscribers

  Reactivate Your Existing Wall Street Journal Subscription

  If you are already a Wall Street Journal subscriber, you need to reactivate your subscription to take advantage of the free one. Here’s how:

  1. Call 1-800-JOURNAL to cancel your personal subscription.
  2. Go to WSJ.com/NYU to activate your free Wall Street Journal university account.
  3. Select your “Account type” as either “Student” (enter your graduation date) or “Professor/Staff.”
  4. Input your email and create a password, then click “Create.”
  5. A confirmation page will confirm that your academic WSJ account has been activated. Click on “Okay, Let’s Go” to customize your experience.

  If you have any questions, please contact academicsupport@dowjones.com or 1-800-JOURNAL
  

• WinEdt
  • Version: 10.2
  • Operating System: Windows
  • License Details: Standalone
  • Installation guide is available on request email us at nyuad.academictech@nyu.edu