Mathematica is a symbolic mathematical computation program, sometimes called a computer algebra program, used in many scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing fields.
It was conceived by Stephen Wolfram and is developed by Wolfram Research of Champaign, Illinois. The Wolfram Language is the programming language used in Mathematica.
How do I get it?
Staff
I want to use Mathematica in my research, what options are available to me?
The University participates in a 3 year agreement that gives significant discounts on the standard academic pricing.
Our current agreement is due to run until 23 November 2025 and if you decide to participate you agree to pay a recurring annual license fee up until this date.
Prices currently start at around £222 per annum for a single machine license with one home-use license included.
If you require further information on this software or would like to purchase a license by joining the existing 3-year agreement, please contact help@strath.ac.uk.
Student
I’m a student on a taught course, how do I get it and what does it cost?
At time of writing, pricing starts at £66 per year and can be purchased through the Wolfram online store.
FAQs
If you require further information on this software or would like to purchase a license by joining the existing 3-year agreement, please contact help@strath.ac.uk.
Staff
Available to purchase for use on an University owned or personal PC/Laptop.
Student
Available to purchase for use on an University owned or personal PC/Laptop.
Type: Single license
End date: Renewed annually
Personal licence: Not applicable
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
By staff and students either on or off campus and with a personal or University owned computer system.