General information
- License period:
Each license is valid from 01.10. of the current year to 30.09. of the following year. - Free use:
For students who use SPSS for study purposes only via the network license. - Paid use:
For employees who use SPSS as a network or single user license. - Pricing:
Prices may change from 01.10. onwards. The full annual price will always be charged, regardless of when the order is placed. - Available platforms:
SPSS is available for Windows and MacOS, from version 28 onwards no SPSS Linux client is provided by IBM.
SPSS network license
Information for students and employees
- Students who use SPSS exclusively for study purposes can use the network license free of charge .
- Employees can use the SPSS network license for a fee .
The network license makes it possible to use the software both on private devices and in the university's classrooms. All authorized users have the following options for using SPSS:
- Installation on private devices (Windows & MacOS - a Linux version is no longer available)
- Use on the terminal servers (pre-licensed)
- Use in the PC pools (pre-licensed)
Please note when using on private devices:
- To activate the network license, the license server "licserv-a.rz.rptu.de" must be specified.
- You must activate the firewall in the license server each time you use the software.
The firewall is a kind of "proof of authorization" for the use of the software. You do not need to be in the VPN, but access to the license server (licserv-a.rz.rptu.de) is only possible from the university network or via VPN .
SPSS single user license
Information for employees
Employees who wish to use SPSS, for example in the context of research or HIWI activities, must purchase a paid license, such as a single user license. You can start the ordering process using the order form below.
Usage note:
When ordering a single-user license, you will receive a license key for 2 current versions. However, you must choose one of the two versions for each license - the simultaneous use or installation of both versions is not permitted.
Once the order has been successfully placed, employees can obtain the software directly from the RHRZ service portal. The full annual price will be charged even for orders placed during a current license period.
SPSS AMOS
Additional software for SPSS
AMOS is an add-on module that was specially developed for the implementation of structural equation models and extends the functionalities of SPSS. It is important to note that AMOS can only be ordered in combination with an SPSS license. AMOS is therefore ordered together with the corresponding SPSS license.
Ordering licenses
All SPSS licenses are issued for the coming license year. This means, for example, that orders are placed for the license period from 01.10. to 30.09. of the following year. Please note that the license keys and all other relevant information may not be available until shortly before the start of the new license year. The full annual price is also due for orders within a current license period.
Please note that the license usage prices of the new SPSS licenses are expected to change from 01.10. onwards.
This overview is intended to provide you with a clear and up-to-date insight into the SPSS license regulations at RPTU. If you have any further questions about the license terms or the ordering process, please contact us via the RHRZ ticket system.
Currently, orders for SPSS licenses with a term from 01.10.24 - 30.09.25 are accepted.
| Employees at RPTU | Students at RPTU | others | |
| SPSS 30/29 with network license | 65,- € | free of charge | not available |
| SPSS 30/29 with single user license | 120,- € | not available | not available |
| AMOS 30/29 with network license | free of charge | free of charge | not available |
| AMOS 30/29 with single user license | free of charge | not available | not available |
Further information
- These software licenses are intended exclusively for non-commercial use.
- With the purchase of a license you receive a second installation right for each license, but only for the same user and not for simultaneous use.
- When ordering a single user license, two copies (for different SPSS versions) will be sent out, but you may only carry out one installation per license.
- Everyone who uses the software provided by us is personally responsible for ensuring that the software is only used in accordance with the scope specified in the license conditions.
As a rule, the RHRZ always offers 2 currently supported versions of SPSS. Older versions are no longer offered.
Note on the special case SPSS 23:
Since the SPSS 23 licenses are no longer supported by IBM (unpatched security vulnerability), we no longer offer SPSS 23 licenses since 01.10.2022. We ask for your understanding.
Notes for administrators:
If you want to use SPSS in PC pools, you must configure the licensing accordingly. To do this, edit the spssprod.inf file in the SPSS installation directory under Windows as an administrator. If you also use AMOS, make the same adjustment in the AMOS installation directory. Enter the license server as DaemonHost in both files.
The Windows remote desktop servers (terminal servers) are equipped with the SPSS, which can be used there by authorized users without having to install it themselves. To access your personal Windows desktop, all you need is an RPTU account and an Internet connection.