MATLAB: Can I use the Student Version of MATLAB after the course has ended

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Can I use the Student Version of MATLAB after my university course has ended, or is that not allowed?
Many thanks, Chris

Best Answer

http://www.mathworks.com/academia/student_version/faq/index.html
Q.   For how long is my Student Version software activated?
A.   Your Student Version software is activated indefinitely. However, after four years you may need to re-submit proof of student status to activate it on a new machine. After you graduate you will need to purchase a professional license.
Q.   What are the acceptable uses for the Student Version?
A.   MATLAB and Simulink Student Version can be used for course work as long as you are enrolled at a degree-granting institution, including continuing education courses. Use in professional research conducted at universities and commercial use of Student Version software is strictly prohibited.
And then, from the Terms of Use (accessible from the help documentation)
5. LICENSE TERM.  The Student License may be acquired (as available) in one of two, separate term lengths, either the Standard Student License Term (for the standard Student Version License) or the One-Year Student License Term (for the Student Version One-Year License).  Licensees of the Standard Student License Term agree that their Student License expires automatically immediately after the duration of Licensee's enrollment in a degree-granting institution or participation in a continuing education program of a degree-granting institution.  Licensees of the One-Year Student License Term agree that their Student License expires automatically after one year, as measured from the date the Student License is first activated.
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