This page will provide students with information regarding the software that is required and available to them. It includes both common software that will be used by all students, as well as program-specific software.

Additionally, this page will provide instructions on how to download or obtain a license for the required software.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please feel free to contact the service desk at servicedesk.utscollege.edu.au or call +61 2 9218 7000.

Common Software

We offer free Microsoft licenses for students. To access this benefit, please follow the instructions here to log in and download the license onto your device.

Please note that if you already have Microsoft Suite installed on your computer, you can log in directly using your UTS email in the following format: firstname.lastname-x@student.uts.edu.au.
OneDrive is a cloud storage tool we utilize for saving and sharing work, by using OneDrive desktop, you can achieve:
  • File synchronization across personal devices, cloud and College PCs.
  • Provides a familiar file explorer (finder) experience while ensuring files are saved to the cloud.
  • Convenient file sharing with tutors for assignment submissions.
Note that OneDrive desktop will only sync the files you saved into the OneDrive folder, it will not sync any of your personal data.

Please find detailed instructions on How to use OneDrive Desktop.

RingCentral is the tool we utilize for online meeting or exam invigilating. Please click on the link here to access instructions on how to download the software.
It is important to note that registering an account is not mandatory. Simply download the software and use it to join the meeting.

Students are required to utilize Lockdown Browser software for invigilated exams. Please click on the link here to access instructions on how to download the Lockdown Browser software.

Additionally, video instructions can be found at the following links available in multiple lanaguges (and we are working on more!).
English Version
Chinese Version
Khmer Version
Vietnamese Version

Program-Specific Software

MYOB is comprehensive accounting software developed for small to medium sized businesses. MYOB offers a user-friendly interface and a range of features that can help students understand the fundamental concepts of bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial reporting.

Adobe Suite is a powerful collection of creative software widely used in various industries such as graphic design, digital media, and web development. Please note that your access is only provided after you receive a confirmation email from UTS college ITDS. 

Adobe Suite is a powerful collection of creative software widely used in various industries such as graphic design, digital media, and web development. Please note that your access is only provided after you receive a confirmation email from UTS college ITDS. 

Adobe Suite is a powerful collection of creative software widely used in various industries such as graphic design, digital media, and web development. Please note that your access is only provided after you receive a confirmation email from UTS college ITDS. 

Rhino, also known as Rhinoceros 3D or Rhino 3D, is a versatile and powerful 3D modeling software widely used in industries such as architecture, industrial design, and engineering. Rhino allows you to visualize your designs in a virtual environment, enabling you to experiment with different shapes, sizes, and materials without the need for physical resources.  

AutoCAD is a versatile CAD software that students can use to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. It is applicable in fields like architecture, engineering, and interior design. AutoCAD is FREE for student and to access the application, please click on the ‘Get started’. 

Mathematica is a powerful computational software used in various fields of mathematics, science, and engineering. Mathematica provides a comprehensive environment for performing complex calculations, graphing functions, solving equations, and conducting symbolic computations. For a detail guide on how to download the application, please refer to our knowledge base article KB0010645. 

Python is a versatile computer programming language widely used in web development, data analysis, machine learning, and more. 

PyCharm is an integrated development environment used for programming in Python. To gain free access to PyCharm, please use PyCharm Community Edition. 

Wireshark is a widely used open-source network protocol analyzer that allows users to capture and analyze network traffic in real-time. As a student, learning and using Wireshark can provide you with valuable insights into network communication and help you understand how data flows across networks.

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment from Microsoft. It is used to develop computer programs including websites, web apps, web services and mobile apps. 

BlueJ is an integrated development environment for the Java programming language. 

MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform used by millions of engineers and scientists to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models. 

BlueJ is an integrated development environment for the Java programming language. 

Python is a versatile computer programming language widely used in web development, data analysis, machine learning, and more. 

PyCharm is an integrated development environment used for programming in Python. To gain free access to PyCharm, please use PyCharm Community Edition. 

Wireshark is a widely used open-source network protocol analyzer that allows users to capture and analyze network traffic in real-time. As a student, learning and using Wireshark can provide you with valuable insights into network communication and help you understand how data flows across networks. 

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment from Microsoft. It is used to develop computer programs including websites, web apps, web services and mobile apps. 

Mathematica is a powerful computational software used in various fields of mathematics, science, and engineering. Mathematica provides a comprehensive environment for performing complex calculations, graphing functions, solving equations, and conducting symbolic computations. For a detailed guide on how to download the application, please refer to our knowledge base article KB0010645. 

Only common software in section 1 is required. 
Only common software in section 1 is required.