Recommendations for choosing a new computer for your studies
This guide is intended for students at AAU, who are considering buying a new computer in connection with their studies. Before purchasing a new computer, it is a good idea to make sure that it will function with the requirements made by AAU. You may for example be required to install various software on your computer in connection with examinations and lectures.
Purchasing a new computer?
Recommendations for choosing a new computer for your studies
This guide is intended for students at AAU, who are considering buying a new computer in connection with their studies. Before purchasing a new computer, it is a good idea to make sure that it will function with the requirements made by AAU. You may for example be required to install various software on your computer in connection with examinations and lectures.
You should also consider the following
When buying a Mac, you must pay extra attention to which types of software your education requires.
If you are considering buying a new MacBook, you must be aware of certain limitations. Including that VMware does not work with M1 processor or newer, which means that you cannot set up Windows on MacBook with AAU's licenses.
It is your own responsibility to ensure that your computer can run the required software which you will need during your studies.
Therefore, you should contact your study advisor and ask which software programs are typically used during your studies before buying a new computer.
For digital written examinations at AAU, it is required that you install a monitoring software called ITX-Flex, and therefore your computer must meet the minimum requirements for installing this software.
