NVivo is an easy-to-use, collaborative qualitative analysis software that allows researchers to import, organise, explore, connect and collaborate on their data to reveal more significant insights from their qualitative data faster.
FAQs
Use of NVivo is governed by the terms and conditions set by Lumivero and Chest. The software is licensed exclusively for academic teaching and research purposes by members of Imperial. License keys must not be shared outside the institution.
This is a subscription and not a perpetual license.
If you cease to be a member of Imperial, you are no longer authorised to use the NVivo licence provided by the university, and the software must be removed from any personal devices. This license does not permit commercial use. Any activity of a commercial nature, or generating income, requires the purchase of an appropriate commercial license.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ICT service desk.
You can download NVivo directly from the NVivo portal onto your personal device by following the instructions below:
- Create an account using the "Sign up now" option, using your Imperial email address.
- Go to Downloads and select NVivo 14 or 15 for Windows or NVivo 14 or 15 for Mac.
This will give you a 14-day trial version of NVivo, which you will need to activate with an Imperial license key. To access the software or obtain a license key, please complete the NVivo license key for non-managed devices form. By using the software, you agree to the terms and conditions set out by Chest & Lumivero.