Your Computer Engineering Student Toolkit
Undergraduate • Linux
Programming, electronics design and simulation tools for computer engineering students.
Who this toolkit is for
For computer engineering students working across hardware and software.
Essential (4)
Core tools that are broadly useful.
Code Editor / IDE
Why you may need this: A flexible code editor for programming assignments, scripting and web modules.
Flatpak (verified)flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.code
Programming Languages
PythonOpen Source
Why you may need this: A common first language, used across programming, data and AI modules.
View official installation instructions
Version Control
GitOpen Source
Why you may need this: Track changes to your code and submit work through Git-based workflows.
View official installation instructions
Recommended (3)
Useful for particular parts of the work or course.
Electronics
Numerical Computing
- MATLAB
Paid
Why you may need this: Your course may use MATLAB for signals and systems.
View official installation instructionsCheck your university access
Your university or college may provide this software or a student licence. Check before purchasing.
Compilers
- GCC
Open Source
Why you may need this: Compile C and C++ on Linux.
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Specialist / Optional · Show specialist tools (1)
Consider these for particular modules, tasks or environments.
Numerical Computing
- GNU Octave
Open Source
Why you may need this: A free alternative for many MATLAB exercises.
Flatpak (verified)flatpak install flathub org.octave.Octave
Course requirements vary. Software requirements differ between schools, colleges, universities and modules. Check your course materials before purchasing software.
Build your student setup
Build My Setup lets you add or remove apps, see why each is included and, where verified packages exist, get one install command. Nothing is installed automatically.