As the publishing arm of the Technical University of Munich, TUM.University Press offers scientists support in the publication of their research results. The range of publications includes dissertations, conference proceedings and textbooks covering all disciplines represented at TUM.
The publisher provides advice to authors and ensures that publications are uniform and visually attractive. Books can be published both digitally and in print (print on demand/production run) in line with the needs of the scientific community. Open Access publication provides readers worldwide with unrestricted access to the work; print titles can be obtained from both traditional bookshops and online booksellers. This facilitates broad visibility and citation of publications for the international research community.
With a transparent business model and an appropriate share of the proceeds, the fair treatment of authors is at the heart of the concept.
Cooperations
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Universitätsverlage
TUM.University Press is an associate member of AG Universitätsverlage. The working group is an association of university presses, publishing services and platforms, which are connected to an academic institution and offer professional publishing services, in German speaking countries. The membership criteria include especially quality assurance according to scientific standards and the support of Open Access.
Association of European University Presses (AEUP)
TUM.University Press is also a member of the Association of European University Presses, an organisation of and for university presses throughout Europe, in order to establish networks with each other, to co-operate and share knowledge. In this way, common goals can be achieved and important issues tackled together in a currently dynamic publishing landscape.