What are the differences between EViews University Edition and Student Lite?

Both versions use the same environment and the same essential econometric methods, but Student Lite is severely limited, while the University Edition offers almost all the capabilities of the professional version.

Price and Licensing

• • Student Lite: Free, just request the serial number via the form. 
  • University Edition: Paid

Data Size Limitations (Workfile Limits)

• • Observations and series
    • University Edition: Up to 4 million observations per series (Windows) and up to 120 million (Mac).
    • Student Lite: Maximum of 1,500 observations per series.
  • Total Observations in File
    • University Edition: Unlimited.
    • Student Lite: Up to 15,000 total observations.
  • Number of Objects
    • University Edition: Unlimited.
    • Student Lite: Maximum of 60 objects.
  • Workfile Pages
    • University Edition: Unlimited.
    • Student Lite: Only 3 pages.
  • Saving and Exporting Files
    • University Edition: You can save and export files normally.
    • Student Lite: Does not allow you to save workfiles or export data. (This is one of the most important restrictions.)

Features and Integrations

• • Programming (EViews Programs)
    • University Edition: Yes.
    • Student Lite: No.
  • COM Automation / ODBC / Database Extensions
    • University Edition: Supports various integrations, such as ODBC and EDX, depending on the system.
    • Student Lite: Does not offer these integrations.
  • Access to External Databases
    • University Edition: Extensive support (e.g., FRED, ODBC, EDX).
    • Student Lite: Only basic reading of some databases such as FRED.

Technical Compatibility

• • Both are 64-bit and run on Windows and macOS (Catalina+).
  • Student Lite does not run on virtual machines.
  • Both require periodic internet access.