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Hardware and software

To ensure we can provide you with support should you be experiencing any problems, we recommend the below listed minimum hardware, operating system, and software for your computer. Further information is available below under the drop down menu for UniSQ:

  • minimum hardware
  • minimum operating system

Some Assessments and Formal Examinations at UniSQ may be invigilated.  Where courses have online invigilated assessment, there are specific requirements for your hardware and software, including the installation of the Guardian Browser. 

For further details, refer to ProctorU Computer and Equipment Requirements.

Don’t have access to a computer?

If the financial cost of purchasing a computer or updating your hardware and software is a problem we have computer laboratories at each campus.  Microsoft Windows will be in all computer labs and lecture rooms.  Mac computers are also available at Toowoomba and Springfield campus.  Please check for specialised computing requirements for your courses prior to the start of semester.

Copyright on computer software

Before installing software onto your computer please ensure that it has been obtained legally. Please refer to the Acceptable use of IT Resources Policy for further information.

If you have any questions regarding recommended computing standards, please contact ICT Client Support.

When purchasing a computer, you should consider the computing requirements for your individual program of study and course/s, more information can be found in the UniSQ Handbook.

Windows based computers (minimum specifications)

Operating System
Windows 10/11 (English version if support required)
CPU  Windows 11 supported, Intel i3 processor (or a AMD equivalent).  Clock speed of 2GHz or higher
RAM  8GB (16GB recommended)
Hard Drive 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Display
13-inch or larger with 1920x1080 pixels
Connectivity
USB A/USB C Ports, Wi-Fi or LAN port for internet connectivity
Video Card

Integrated Intel Graphics chip (equivalent or higher)

Internet Connection Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5+, 4G/5G) or wired (Broadband, Cable, ADSL)
Audio
Inbuilt microphone and speakers or headphones
Webcam
HD
Laptop Battery Life
4 hours or longer

Macintosh based computers (minimum specifications) 

Operating System
macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma or higher
CPU   6-Core CPU (ARM M1+ recommended)
RAM
8GB (16GB recommended)
Hard Drive  256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
Display
13-inch or larger
Connectivity USB A/USB C ports, Wi-FI or LAN port for internet connectivity
Internet Connection
Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5+, 4G/5G) or wired (Broadband, Cable, ADSL)
Audio Inbuilt microphone and speakers or headphones
Webcam
HD
Macbook Battery Life
4 hours or longer
Video Card (GPU)
6-Core GPU

Other support information

Linux (Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS, Debian 10 LTS)
Limited support for students


Mobile Devices (Android, GoogleOS, Apple iOS)
Support is limited to connectivity with UniSQ eduroam only

















Operating systems supported by UniSQ 

Windows 11 will be in all computer labs and lecture rooms. Please check for specialised computing requirements for your courses prior to the start of semester.

Desktop Operating Systems  Comments  
Windows 10/11
  • UniSQ Preferred Operating System
  • Pre-requisite if enrolled in courses that use Java, Oracle or .NET (e.g Information Systems will require Windows 10 Professional for .NET from 2018).
English language version
  • Support is limited to connectivity issues with UniSQ systems and Services
  • Must be fully patched and have all the latest upgrades available from the manufacturer
  • Issues regarding software compatibility and peripheral hardware are the owner's responsibility.
macOS 13 Ventura/macOS 14 Sonoma
  •  Support is limited to connectivity issues with UniSQ systems and services.
Linux (Ubuntu 22.04.2 LTS, Debian 10 LTS)
  • Limited support for students.
Android (BYOD)
  • Support is limited to connectivity issues with UniSQ wireless.
Google OS
  • Support is limited to connectivity issues with UniSQ wireless.
Apple iOS
  • Support is limited to connectivity issues with UniSQ wireless