Is student license forever?

Hi,

I am considering to but Matlab student license with some add-ons. After I bought it can I continue to use the version I bought for lifetime without paying? And my school email account will be taken away from me once I graduated, can change my account email address to my personal address and continue using my student license after that point? Thanks in advance.

[dpb]

If you're looking for something essentially free on a continuing basis, consider Octave; the student license is precisely what it implies; for a student to use while a student in support of his academic career.

Answer 1

[Dyuman Joshi]

"After I bought it can I continue to use the version I bought for lifetime without paying?"

Yes, MATLAB Student License is perpetual - See here

However, As a matter of license terms - Student licenses can only be used while you are enrolled/registered in an eligible degree granting program.

Also, you would want to go through the T&C's and License terms based on your region.

Best to contact TMW for the same - Contact Sales

[Stephen23]

Which, just to be clear, means that you can use it indefinitely only as long as you are a student.

[dpb]

Key terms and conditions (AI response scrubbed from TMW website)...

• License type: Individual student license.
• Use restriction: Strictly for non-profit, educational, and personal use. It cannot be used for commercial, professional, or revenue-generating activities.
• License duration: The software itself is licensed to you perpetually, but its use is conditional on being enrolled in an eligible degree-granting program.
• Installation: You can install the license on up to four computers, but you cannot run MATLAB on more than one at the same time.
• Software Maintenance Service (SMS): The initial purchase includes one year of SMS. This must be renewed annually to continue receiving software updates and technical support.
• Upgrades: After your SMS expires, you can still use the version of the software that was available when your maintenance ended, but you won't be eligible for future upgrades.
• Transfer and Sharing: You cannot let anyone else copy or access the software or share the license key.
• License suspension: If you stop being enrolled in a degree program, your license is suspended. It can be reactivated if you return to your studies.
• Account: It's recommended to keep your MathWorks account email updated to maintain access, especially after graduating from university.