MATLAB® is a high-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming. Using MATLAB, you can analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models and applications. The language, tools, and built-in math functions enable you to explore multiple approaches and reach a solution faster than with spreadsheets or traditional programming languages, such as C/C++ or Java®.

Matlab can be downloaded onto UW owned or personal machines. The download can be found in the Campus Software Library at software.wisc.edu. Keep in mind that this version provides only a temporary license, and that you may need to update the license once per year.