Software Mathematica
System for technical computing
Mathematica is an integrated system for developing, computing, simulating, analyzing, and documenting technical problems in a unified, platform-independent work environment using the Wolfram Language. The software includes a multitude of mathematical functions for solving tasks in engineering, finance and insurance mathematics, mathematics, statistics, physics, “chemical computing” and all natural sciences.
Target group
- University employees
- Students of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy
Use
According to the manufacturer, Mathematica can be used for the following tasks, including:
- Mathematical computation
- Visualization
- Number theory
- Algebraic manipulation
- Data analysis
- Graphical calculation
- Image computation
- and much more.
Access and requirements
A campus license has not existed at Heidelberg University since November 1, 2025.
- The Department of Physics and Astronomy have obtained an unlimited license. If you belong to this department (Employees and students), please contact your EDP representative.
- Employees from other faculties who are interested in the license should contact the URZ licensing team at . Prices for single-user licenses must be requested from the distributor by the URZ.
Term and Cost
The cost of a single-user license for employees must be requested individually from the specialist dealer, depending on the time of order. If you are interested, please contact mathematica@urz.uni-heidelberg.de.
Technical information
Mathematica is available for Windows, MacOS and Linux.