NVivo is qualitative data analysis software designed to aid users in managing, organising and supporting research in qualitative data analysis projects.
With purpose-built tools for classifying, sorting and arranging information, NVivo can assist with analysing different types of data such as interview transcripts, field notes, case notes and articles.
Is this software right for me?
This software can be used by staff or students, on university or personal computers, whether that is a laptop or desktop, both on and off campus.
Restrictions apply to the installation of NVivo from outside the UK. If you require use of NVivo outside of the UK for more than 12 weeks, an additional license must be purchased via the software supplier.
Please contact the help@strath.ac.uk If you intend to use this software from an overseas country.
For staff
An academic perpetual license is available. Please contact help@strath.ac.uk to request a quote.
For students
A 12-month student license can be purchased directly from Lumivero (prices may vary depending on the exchange rate of the country you are located in at the time of purchase).
Please note:- the University is not permitted to purchase the required license on your behalf.
What does this software do?
Nvivo is used for qualitative data analysis.
How do I get it?
Staff
NVivo is available to download via Pegasus.
Student
NVivo is available to download via Pegasus.
FAQs
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, installing or authorising this software, please contact help@strath.ac.uk
A huge variety of information is available, including overviews, and FAQs on QSR International home pages.
If you want older versions of this software, other versions are available on the Available Licensed Software page on Pegasus.
The Development & Training Resource Centre (SharePoint login required) has a wealth of online training resources including video tutorials, tutor-led material, self-study material and links to external best practice sites. Visit NVivo (SharePoint login required) for more information.
Staff
Free to download to University owned or personal PC/Laptop.
Student
Free to download to University owned or personal PC/Laptop.
Minimum requirements
NVivo supports the following minimum requirements:
- Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
- Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11 and above
- 2GB of RAM (as defined by the Mac OS X Lion minimum requirements)
- 1280 x 800 screen resolution
- 2GB of available disk space
Recommended requirements
The following system requirements are recommended for optimum performance:
- Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
- Mac OS X El Capitan 10.11 and above
- 4GB of RAM
- 1280 x 800 screen resolution
- 4GB of available disk space
- Internet connection
Type: Site Licence
End date: Renewed annually
Personal licence: Not applicable
Licence details
Please read licence details before downloading software.
Usage
Use by any staff or student for the purpose of teaching, research, personal educational development, administration and management of University business on machines owned by the University. Off-site usage of the software is allowed by staff and students whether on University or personally owned equipment, subject to conditions.
Restrictions apply to the installation of Nvivo from outside the UK.
Please contact the help@strath.ac.uk If you intend to use this software from an overseas country.