To download and use SPSS via eduroam / Wi-Fi or from other networks, you need an active VPN connection! Information on installing a VPN client and establishing a VPN connection can be found at:

SPSS for Windows (Students)

For students with Windows computer who cannot use the PCs in our PC rooms, we provide an unattended installation (= no user input required) of SPSS.
You can download the corresponding program from the portal 'Software for Students' (at BOKU or from home - please note: outside BOKU a VPN connection is required).
Please pay attention to the download time and your download volume - the software package has about two gigabytes.

Quick guide:

  1. Establish a VPN connection.
    Instructions for the installation of the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client can be found on the following page: VPN
     
  2. Download the corresponding ISO file: https://software.boku.ac.at/SoftwareStudierende/Windows/SPSS/
     
  3. Navigate to the download folder and double-click on the downloaded file.
     
  4. Double-click "IBM_SPSS_Statistics_Installation" and confirm the message windows.

To use the program, a connection to the license server is required, an active VPN connection is required for this purpose, see also the information below.

SPSS for macOS (Students)

  • With an active VPN connection, you can find the installation files at:
    https://software.boku.ac.at/SoftwareStudierende/Mac/SPSS/   
     
  • Under ‘Product Authorization’, please select the option:
    ‘License for concurrently logged-in users (My company purchased the product)’. 
     
  • Please enter the following license manager server: spsslic.boku.ac.at

A VPN connection is required to use the program

To use SPSS via eduroam / Wi-Fi or from other networks, you need an active VPN connection! For information on installing a VPN client and establishing a VPN connection, see: VPN