The following frequently asked questions are common among those contemplating University of Malaya (UM). This page provides answers to these questions and provides links to useful UM websites that provide additional answers.
Students can download and install the following :
Endnote, SAS Academic Suite & JMP, Matlab Campus Wide License, Mathematica, Microsoft Office 365 and most Microsoft software through Microsoft Azure Portal at: http://msdnaa.um.edu.my
or https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools
2. Which software are available to staff?
Staff can download and install the following :
Microsoft Office & Windows, SPSS, Amos, Matlab, Mathematica, SAS Academic Suite & JMP, Eviews, Endnote, Tibco Spotfire S+ & Miner, Microsoft Office 365 and most Microsoft software at Microsoft Azure Portal : http://msdnaa.um.edu.my or https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools
3. How do I get those software?
Staf /staff
Login ke/to Portal UM >> ICT INFO >> DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE
Please log into www.office.com to access Microsoft Office 365 products
5. Can I install the software mentioned in (1) and (2) in home/personal computer/laptop?
Only software with unlimited license namely Endnote, SAS Academic Suite & JMP, Matlab Campus Wide License and Mathematica can be installed on home/personal computer/laptop.
6. Are SPSS, Matlab, Eviews and other software with “concurrent license” accessible from home?
No. These software are accessible within campus only
7. Can SPSS be installed in my home/personal computer/laptop?
No. SPSS license is limited. Therefore they are only available in computer laboratories.
8. How do I access Microsoft Office 365?
The steps are as follows:
Key in office.com at the browser
Key in your Office 356 ID:
For staf; Office 365 ID is [UMMail ID@365.um.edu.my]
For student; Office 365 ID is [SiswaMail ID@siswa365.um.edu.my]
Key in your UMMail/SiswaMail password
Upon successful login, click on All Apps or use the Search function to access the desired software.
9. For general inquiries, please log a report to helpdesk.um.edu.my or email to umsoftware.support@um.edu.my