Many Distance learning students are not aware that they have access to free Office 365, plus much more...

Every student at Otago University receives a free subscription to Office 365. It can be installed on up to 5 different devices.

It includes tools such as Word, Excel, Power-Point, OneNote, Publisher, and Access.

You might be far away, but the ITS (Information Technology Services) team is still committed to making your learning experience great. To find a list of all the areas of support you will find helpful during your studies click here.

As a student at the University of Otago, you can get software for your personal computer free or at a discounted price. These licences are only valid while you are a current student.

Microsoft Office 365 – download and use free of charge

Sophos Antivirus – protect your Mac or Windows computer for free

Endnote – manage bibliographies and references; free for University of Otago students and staff
Download the request form, print it, fill it out, scan it and send it to yourself, forward it to its.software@otago.ac.nz . They will send you instructions on how to download it.

NVivo – qualitative data analysis tool available to postgraduate students only; around $120. (You may be able to get your Department to pay for this. Talk to your Supervisor or paper co-ordinator!)

SPSS – statistical software package; yearly licence fee, see order page for costs

Student Desktop – use it and all its software on your own computer

Note: Office, Endnote and SPSS are also available for your use on the Student Desktop, which you can also use on your own device. NVivo may be available to you through your course or your department.

Feel free to give ITS a call, or send us a message via email or Facebook.

Contact Student IT

Hours during semester:
Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 9pm
Sat - Sun: 9am - 9pm
Hours outside semester are reduced to office hours.

In person: Student IT desk in Central Library

Phone: (03) 479 5170
Extension: 5170

Chat: Message us on Facebook

Email: studentit@otago.ac.nz

Website: otago.ac.nz/studentit

ITS Website: otago.ac.nz/its