Software for Students
Tell us what you're studying and we'll help you find useful software for your course, device and study level.
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Select your study level
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Choose your computer
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What are you studying?
Computing & Technology
Computer Science
Programming, version control, databases, networking and more for computer science students.
Cyber Security
Networking, security labs, forensics and programming tools for cyber security students.
Software Engineering
Editors, version control, testing, databases, APIs and containers for software engineering students.
Information Technology
Office, networking, troubleshooting and web tools for IT students.
Network Engineering
Beginner-friendly network simulation, analysis and remote-access tools for networking students.
Cloud Computing
Cloud CLIs, containers, Linux, infrastructure as code and Kubernetes for cloud students.
Computer Engineering
Programming, electronics design and simulation tools for computer engineering students.
Artificial Intelligence
Python, notebooks, editors and data tools for AI and machine learning students.
Data Science
Python, notebooks, SQL, visualisation and research tools for data science students.
Web Development
Editors, browsers, runtimes, version control and design tools for web development students.
Game Development
Game engines, art and audio tools for game development students.
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
CAD, numerical computing and simulation tools for mechanical engineering students.
Civil Engineering
CAD, BIM, numerical and report tools for civil engineering students.
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Circuit simulation, PCB design and numerical tools for electrical and electronic engineering students.
Chemical Engineering
Numerical computing, data and report tools for chemical engineering students.
Aerospace Engineering
CAD, numerical computing and simulation tools for aerospace engineering students.
Automotive Engineering
CAD, numerical computing and simulation tools for automotive engineering students.
Architecture & Built Environment
Architecture
CAD, BIM, 3D modelling, rendering, image editing and presentation tools for architecture students.
Architectural Technology
CAD, BIM and documentation tools for architectural technology students.
Construction Management
Spreadsheets, planning, drawings and documents for construction management students.
Quantity Surveying
Spreadsheets, drawings and document tools for quantity surveying students.
Building Surveying
Drawing, document and photo tools for building surveying students.
Interior Design
3D modelling, drawing, image editing and presentation tools for interior design students.
Business & Finance
Business Management
Office, data, research and project tools for business management students.
Accounting
Spreadsheets, data and research tools for accounting students.
Finance
Spreadsheets, data analysis and statistics tools for finance students.
Economics
Spreadsheets, statistics and data tools for economics students.
Marketing
Office, design, analytics and research tools for marketing students.
Entrepreneurship
Planning, finance, design and collaboration tools for entrepreneurship students.
Science
Biology
Data analysis, statistics, research and revision tools for biology students.
Chemistry
Data, statistics, research and revision tools for chemistry students.
Physics
Programming, maths and data tools for physics students.
Biomedical Science
Statistics, research and revision tools for biomedical science students.
Environmental Science
Data, statistics and research tools for environmental science students.
Health
Medicine
Flashcards, notes, research and citation tools for medical students.
Nursing
Notes, flashcards, research and document tools for nursing students.
Pharmacy
Flashcards, notes, research and document tools for pharmacy students.
Dentistry
Flashcards, notes, research and document tools for dentistry students.
Biomedical / Health Sciences
Study, research and statistics tools for health sciences students.
Mathematics & Analytics
Mathematics
Graphing, typesetting, computation and revision tools for maths students.
Statistics
Statistical software, programming and research tools for statistics students.
Data Analytics
Spreadsheets, SQL, visualisation and Python tools for data analytics students.
Actuarial Science
Spreadsheets, statistics and programming tools for actuarial science students.
Creative
Graphic Design
Image editing, vector, layout and prototyping tools for graphic design students, with free options.
UI/UX Design
Prototyping, diagramming and research tools for UI/UX design students.
Web Design
Design, prototyping, editing and browser tools for web design students.
Photography
Photo editing and organising tools for photography students, with free options.
Film / Video Production
Editing, colour, audio and encoding tools for film and video students.
Animation
3D, 2D and editing tools for animation students.
Music Production
Music production, audio editing and recording tools for music students.
Humanities & Social Sciences
Law
Research, citation, PDF, notes and study-planning tools for law students.
Psychology
Statistics, research and citation tools for psychology students.
Sociology
Research, statistics and writing tools for sociology students.
History
Research, citation, notes and writing tools for history students.
English
Writing, research and citation tools for English students.
Education
Presentation, research and classroom tools for education students.
Useful for any course
Office and PDF tools, note-taking, research and citation managers such as Zotero, cloud storage, password managers and study planning. See student essentials.
Course requirements vary. Software requirements differ between schools, colleges, universities and modules. Check your course materials before purchasing software.