All eligible Faculty, Staff and Students have access to MATLAB through McMaster University’s web portal: https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/mcmaster-university-31501097.html
- Click the ‘Sign In to Get Started’ button on the portal website
- Verify your eligibility with your McMaster credentials (userid/password)
- Sign in to your MathWorks account
- Don’t have an account? Create one using your @mcmaster.ca email address
- Select the version of MATLAB you want then follow the download instructions
- Install MATLAB
- Select the Total Academic Headcount ‘Individual’ license
- Select the products to be installed from MathWorks
- Activate MATLAB
- Your McMaster credentials are all you need to activate your license
NOTE: Commercial use of MathWorks products is not covered by McMasters license.
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An activation key is no longer required to renew MATLAB. Your McMaster credentials will now be used to confirm your eligibility from time-to-time.
A reminder that this software must be removed from your system when you leave McMaster University.
System Support (Win/Mac/Linux OS)
- Check the MathWorks website for system requirements
Activation and Installation Support
- Monday-Friday Hours: 08:30 – 20:00 ET
- Phone: 508-647-7000
- Ask for “Installation Support”
- License details: McMaster University TAH Lic#: 40924515
- Type of install: Dedicated Computer install OR Network Concurrent User
Technical Support
- Monday-Friday Hours: 08:30 – 20:00 ET
- Phone: 508-647-7000
- Ask for “Technical Support”
- License details: McMaster University TAH Lic#: 40924515
Use McMaster University’s MATLAB Portal to find out more about: