University Systems service catalogue

Computers and software

Microsoft software licensing

UVic is licensed to use Microsoft products under the Microsoft Enrolment for Education Solutions (EES) license agreement. This license will enable departments, faculty, and staff to remain current with Microsoft software by removing many of the barriers to upgrade to the most current Microsoft software. This includes the latest versions of Microsoft Windows (provided a Windows license was purchased with the workstation), Microsoft Office for PC and Mac, Microsoft Sharepoint, and Microsoft Exchange.

Details on the products that are licensed under this agreement can be found in the Microsoft software licensing FAQ.

Who can use this service?

Microsoft software licensing is available to:

Departments
Faculty
Researchers
Staff

How do I request or access this service?

Information about Microsoft licensed software can be found in the University Systems help centre.

Licensed software can be downloaded from the Microsoft software distribution page.

What is the cost for this service?

There is no cost to departments, faculty, or staff to use products licensed under this agreement.

To fund this ongoing Microsoft license, a Microsoft Licensee Fee is being recovered with all institutional sales of desktop and laptop computers. This fee will help to fund the ongoing cost of the Microsoft EES license. A detailed description of this fee and how it contributes to Microsoft licensing can be found in the Microsoft software licensing FAQ.