Software
As a student at 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø University, you can access a range of software to support your studies. This page provides guidance on how to log in and download the tools you need.
Microsoft Office 365 University
You can download and use Microsoft Office programmes for free with your student account. These include:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- Outlook.
You also have access to Microsoft Teams and 30 GB of storage on OneDrive.
Your licence remains valid as long as your student account is active.
How to log in:
Use your student account username followed by @lu.se (e.g. ab1234xy-s [at] lu [dot] se)
Microsoft Office 365 support
Access more Microsoft products through Azure
As a student, you can access a wide range of Microsoft software through Azure Dev Tools for Teaching. This includes tools and programmes that support your studies, such as Windows 11 (operating system) and Project Professional (project planning software).
Most of these licences remain valid even after you have completed your studies. However, this does not apply to Office 365 University, which is only available while you are an active student.
To get started, log in via Microsoft Azure.
Google Workspace
You will receive a Google Workspace account which gives you access to a range of tools:
- Google Drive: Store and share files, and create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms and drawings.
- Google Groups: Discuss and collaborate with classmates.
- Google Sites: Create simple websites.
- Student email: Provided through Gmail.
More information about student email
How to log in to Google Workspace:
- Go to Google's log in portal
- Enter your username followed by @student.lu.se (e.g. ab1234cd-s [at] student [dot] lu [dot] se)
- You will be redirected to 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø University's login portal
- Log in with your student account username and password
Save your files safely
Use OneDrive or Google Drive and learn how to back up your files so you don’t lose your work.
AI Tools
Information about generative AI tools for students and how to use AI responsibly in your studies.
LaTeX and report writing
Overleaf
Web-based editor for LaTeX. Students have free access to Overleaf Professional via the portal below.
Mathematics software
Many students use mathematics software in their studies. Most are available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Matlab
COMSOL
Maple
Download Maple via the University's software portal
The University's software portal
You can download additional study-related software from 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø University's software portal.
You must be connected to the university network or VPN to gain access.
The software portal is only available in Swedish. Follow these instructions to download your software:
Log in using your student account details. Click on 'Ladda ner' and then 'Student'. Select your operating system. Note that some software is not available for Linux.
Available software include:
- EndNote: Manage references and bibliographies.
- LabVIEW: Build systems for testing, measurement and automation.
- Maple: Mathematical problem solving.
- NVivo: Analyse qualitative data.
- Reference Manager: Organise and cite sources.
- SPSS: Perform statistical analysis. To use SPSS requires that you are connected to the University network).
- Stata: Manage and analyse datasets.
Additional tools and support via the University Library's websites
Contact information IT
LU Service Desk
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00.
Email us at servicedesk [at] lu [dot] se (servicedesk[at]lu[dot]se)
LU Supportcenter
Use our self-service portal LU Supportcenter to create a support ticket, find user guides and operating information.
Support through Zoom
Get live help in our digital meeting room. Please note that opening hours are limited.