Mathcad is the industry standard for applying mathematics. The Mathcad product family allows you to calculate, graph, and communicate technical ideas. Mathcad delivers all the solving capabilities, functionality and robustness needed for calculation, data manipulation and engineering design work.
Is this software right for me?
This software can be used by staff on university computers, whether that is a laptop or desktop, both on and off campus.
What does this software do?
Mathcad is used as engineering maths software.
How do I get it?
Staff
Available for download via Pegasus.
Student
Personal licences are available to purchase.
Please contact Julia Caturova (julia@alfasoft.co.uk) at Alfasoft for further information.
Computer labs
Mathcad is also available on the virtual desktop.
FAQs
Mathcad Prime - How To Install On Windows
When downloading this software, an automated email will be sent to your university email account. Please read this email as it contains information and instructions.
If you have any problems downloading or installing this software, please contact help@strath.ac.uk
If you want older versions of this software, other versions are available on the Available Licensed Software page on Pegasus.
Personal licences are available to purchase.
Please contact Julia Caturova (julia@alfasoft.co.uk) at Alfasoft for further information.
Staff
Free to download to University owned PC/Laptop.
Student
Mathcad is available for use on the virtual desktop.
Personal copies available for purchase. See the 'How do I get it?' section for details.
Minimum Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 11
Minimum Hardware:
- CPU: Pentium, 700 MHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Free drive space: 1.75 GB
- Display: 1024x768 resolution
Type: Site licence
End date: Renewed annually
Personal licence: Personal licences are available to purchase from Mathcad's supplier Alfasoft.
Licence details
AI Usage
This educational software may include third-party Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance your learning experience. By using these features, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- External use of data: Be aware that your prompts, inputs, academic or any other data you input, may be processed by an external AI service provider.
- No Confidential Information: You must not enter any University personal data (e.g., student or staff data) or any other confidential information (including research/course materials) into the AI tool.
- Accuracy Not Guaranteed: AI-generated content may be inaccurate. You are responsible for checking accuracy and ensuring academic integrity.
- Usage for Training: The AI provider may use the data which you have entered to improve their models. Do not assume that your data remains confidential.
- Optional Use: You may choose not to use the AI features within the software package or use an earlier non‑AI version if available.
If you have concerns about your data, please contact the University Helpdesk.
Usage
Use by staff/students on University owned machine only.
Off-site usage is allowed on University owned machines.