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

    mathematica@urz.uni-heidelberg.de

    . 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.

Links

Install Mathematica for students

Request a Mathematica license key for students as well as install and activate the software