Downloading older versions of MATLAB

How can I download 2011b version of MATLAB?

[lis coffey]

If you're a student, you may be eligible to purchase the MATLAB and Simulink Student Version, http://www.mathworks.com/academia/student_version/ .

[Walter Roberson]

True, but if you need a particular older version then you are going to need to know how to get to it on the Mathworks site, and that's what this Question is about.

Answer 1

[the cyclist]

EDIT: Updated instructions as of 29-Sep-2016

• Log in to your Mathworks account
• In the upper-right corner, you will see your account name, with a little pull-down arrow
• Click on that arrow
• Select "My Account"
• You should see a list of "My Software", with a download icon next to each license. Click on the icon for the appropriate license.
• Choose from "Download Earlier Release" from the right-hand column

[Daniel Ceban]

Hello all,

I attempted the above download instructions to try and download an earlier version of Matlab, but I still am forced to download the 2015b version. Under the "My licenses" section, there is no opportunity to browse through previous versions - I am locked in to 2015b. Any suggestions?

[Walter Roberson]

You should probably contact Mathworks for installation support.

[Stefanie Schwarz]

The last step is now called "Show More". See this post for more info:

How do I download MATLAB and other MathWorks products for R2013b and earlier releases?https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/101074-how-do-i-download-matlab-and-other-mathworks-products-for-r2013b-and-earlier-releases

Answer 2

[Walter Roberson]

http://uk.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/91635-how-do-i-download-an-older-release-of-matlab

[the cyclist]

The answer seems to be out of date (again).

Answer 3

[Isiah Kazapua]

Hello it is still not possible, it's like MATLAB forces you to download only the current release not any other release, thats a big turn off..

[Andreas Goser]

As you are not a Student Version user, you are a user of a professional version at a university or a company. If your IT cannot help you accessing older versions, let me know.

[Isiah Kazapua]

Hello Andreas, i am an undergraduate student in my final year of schooling but on attachment/internship at the National Met office in my country. Thus i am using this trial version to try and compile something but it is not working as i had seen the R2017b working once on a collegues laptop, even my IT can not help, they tried. So please do assist me becuase i need to download and install and use R2017b then later buy it. Thanx in advance.

[Walter Roberson]

You need to contact Mathworks Sales to obtain a trial version for an older release. Trial users cannot download older releases.

If you post more information about the problems you have in compiling, it is possible that someone will have some ideas as to what the cause is.

Note: You would need to be using a Commercial / Professional ("Standard") license while working at National Met.

Answer 4

[JoshuaT]

The solution to this is even easier:

1. When logged into your MathWorks Account, click Download the latest release
2. On the new tab, it says Click here to download any MathWorks release
3. There's a scroll menu to the right with every release

I have about 5 versions with my student license. There are generally very few forwards compatibility issues but once you use contributed code on the web, I think it's best practice to use the version it was created with.

[Isiah Kazapua]

Hi Joshua, i don't have that option for download the latest release but rather that menu/interface..please assist

[Jerry Malone]

Thanks a million for this info.

[Walter Roberson]

@Isiah Kazapua

You would have to click on "Get MATLAB" near the upper right corner.

Answer 5

[Stefanie Schwarz]

Please see:

How do I download MATLAB and other MathWorks products for R2013b and earlier releases?https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/101074-how-do-i-download-matlab-and-other-mathworks-products-for-r2013b-and-earlier-releases