Hardware and software requirements
You need a computer with an internet connection, and we recommend that your computer be powerful enough to use the latest versions of the web browsers and office applications listed below.
If a course requires specific hardware or software, this will be specified in the course plan. Some courses may require a webcam, mic and speakers. If you take the tests online, you must have a webcam.
If you are using a computer with Windows...
- Operating system: 10 and 11.
- Browsers: Chrome, Firefox or Edge.
If you are using an Apple Mac...
- Operating system: MacOS 11 Big Sur or higher.
- Browsers: Safari, Chrome or Firefox.
If you are Linux users...
- Operating system: Serviceable versions not listed due to the wide range of distributions available.
- You may need to install a Windows emulator.
- Browsers: Chrome or Firefox
If you use mobile devices...
- Operating system: From Android 10 and iOS 14.
- Browsers: Android - Chrome; iOS - Safari.
Each semester, the Help Service updates the list of general hardware and software requirements applicable to all programmes. The teaching programme for each subject will list any additional specific requirements for it.
You can also contact the Help Service for support on any technical issues.
As UOC students, you have access to a suite of Google applications from the Virtual Campus to help with your studies: Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Chat and Meet.
You can access them via the Campus homepage, from the Google Apps module, where you'll find a direct link to Gmail, or you can click on Mailbox in the menubar. When you're in Gmail, you'll find the apps grid in the top right corner.