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Publishing of dissertations

How do I publish my dissertation?

Have you passed your oral examination and been granted permission to print your dissertation?
In order to receive your doctoral certificate, you must provide proof that your dissertation has been published. We will issue a confirmation once you have fulfilled the publication requirements set out in your doctoral regulations.

What publication options do I have?

Your doctoral regulations specify the forms in which you may publish your dissertation.

We offer advice:

  • on possible publication routes in accordance with your doctoral regulations
  • on electronic publication via OPUS Würzburg
  • on publication with the university press, Würzburg University Press
  • on the submission of mandatory copies to the University Library

More detailed information is available on the OPUS help pages.

You are also welcome to arrange an appointment for publication advice via our web form.

If you wish to publish research data generated in the course of your dissertation, you may do so via the WueData research data repository or seek advice from the Research Data Management team.

How do I publish via OPUS Würzburg?

Upload your file to OPUS Würzburg. Further details can be found on the OPUS help pages or obtained directly from us.
Submit the signed publication agreement (PDF, 88 KB) by post, fax, as a scanned copy by email, or in person.
If you are planning publication in a journal or a patent application, you may need to apply for a temporary embargo (PDF, 32.3 KB).
Submit the printed mandatory copies to the University Library.

Where and when can I submit my printed copies?

You may submit your printed copies during the opening hours of the Central Library at the Information Desk on the Hubland campus. A receipt will not be issued immediately. The confirmation of receipt will be prepared subsequently by the Publication Services team. Once all documents have been received in full, we will forward this confirmation to your responsible dean’s office. If any documents are missing, we will contact you by email. You may also arrange an appointment for submission and/or personal consultation.

Submission by post or internal mail is also possible:

University Library Würzburg
Dissertations
Am Hubland
97074 Würzburg

For consignments from non-EU countries, please observe the relevant customs regulations. Items held by customs will be returned to the sender.