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To run HYSYS on a Mac, you must run the through one of these methods:

| User Type | Source | Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | AspenTech Academic Software Portal (via your department’s coordinator) | Free (included in tuition) | | Academic Researcher | OnTheHub or Kivuto (if your university participates) | Discounted ($150–300/year) | | Professional Engineer | AspenTech Support Portal (requires Entitlement ID) | Thousands/year (company-paid) | | Self-Learning Individual | Contact AspenTech for a trial – they rarely offer public trials, but ask for a demo license. | Possibly free for 30 days |

However, Mac users—especially students and chemical engineers—regularly run HYSYS successfully using workarounds. This guide breaks down how to get Aspen HYSYS running on your MacBook, whether you have an Intel-based Mac or the newer Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) chips. 1. Use a Virtual Machine (VM)

Let’s assume you have a MacBook Air M2 (8 GB RAM – tight but possible) and need HYSYS by Monday.