SPSS

SPSS is a program used for statistical analysis. University of Galway has site license agreements for SPSS software which allow staff to download this software and install it on their own personal devices. To download this software please see the link below. A Copyright Acknowledgement Form must be completed first. 

 Installation Information 

SPSS is installed on the standard Staff Build and in each Computer Suite. Staff or Postgraduate students who connect their University of Galway laptops or desktops to the Unversity network via cable may install the latest SPSS using our Self-Service Option.

To install software on your machine, you must log in as an administrator or have administrative rights on your device. 

A link with more in-depth installation information is available once you complete the Copyright Acknowledgement form as indicated above. 

Please Note

All licensed software is permitted for use only while the user is a registered student of the University of Galway or a current member of staff

How can I access SPSS software for my computer?

PC SUITES    STUDENTS STAFF
Click here to check availability in the PC Suites.

University of Galway has a site licence agreement which is renewed in July. SPSS may be used by any employee, student or other persons authorised by the University of Galway for the purposes of the normal business of the University, whether or not they are located on campus. Such use of the software includes:

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Personal educational development
  • Administration and management of the business of the University
  • Development work associated with any of the above.

University of Galway has a site licence agreement which is renewed in July. SPSS may be used by any employee, student or other persons authorised by the University of Galway for the purposes of the normal business of the University, whether or not they are located on campus. Such use of the software includes:

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Personal educational development
  • Administration and management of the business of the University
  • Development work associated with any of the above.


Platforms

WINDOWS MACINTOSH LINUX 
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Can I install on my Home Computer

University of Galway has a site licence agreement which is renewed in July. SPSS may be used by any employee, student or other persons authorised by the University of Galway for the purposes of the normal business of the University, whether or not they are located on campus. Such use of the software includes:

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Personal educational development
  • Administration and management of the business of the University
  • Development work associated with any of the above.

Where can I get technical support

Technical support is available online from the  SPSS website
If your query is not answered on the SPSS website, the site license agreement allows for technical support via a single technical contact only. Please contact the Service Desk with any such query.