Develop Java programmes quickly and easily

Functionality

BlueJ is a free Java Development Environment designed for beginners. With an IDE (integrated development environment) interface, interaction among objects, and other innovative features such as scope colouring, object bench, and code pad, BlueJ is a powerful graphic shell/REPL for Java specifically designed for teaching.

Tips for using this tool at Kent

BlueJ is provided to student and staff devices in the School of Engineering and Digital Arts and the School of Computing

Help & how to get started

  • If BlueJ is not on campus PCs, please contact your School IT technician
  • BlueJ is also available to download on your own personal device
  • For more information about BlueJ, please visit the About BlueJ page

Cost

Free

Terms of use, copyright and licensing

Freeware is available to all

Data Privacy

The University of Kent uses Google Analytics to track how our Software Finder tool is being used. We do not share this data with any third parties.

While we recommend various software tools that may be helpful for both students and staff, it's important for individuals to review the Terms and Conditions of any software they choose to install, especially regarding how it may affect their privacy and personal data.

Please note, the University of Kent is not responsible for the data privacy practices of any third-party software. It is the user's responsibility to understand the privacy policies of the software they use.