Who can publish a doctoral thesis with TUM.University Press?
In principle, doctoral theses completed at the Technical University of Munich and graded summa cum laude or magna cum laude can be published with TUM.University Press. Exceptions apply for works published within dissertation series.
Decisions on acceptance are based on TUM.UP requirements and in consideration of available publishing capacities. We prioritize the interdisciplinarity and relevance of the topic as well as the diversity of subjects at TUM.
How much does it cost to publish a doctoral thesis with TUM.University Press?
TUM.University Press charges a publishing fee of €500. In addition, there are external printing costs. Before signing the publication contract, you will receive a cost estimate detailing the printing expenses.
How can I publish my doctoral thesis with TUM.University Press?
You can submit your publication inquiry via web form. Please first check whether you meet the acceptance criteria of TUM.University Press and then choose the publication package that best suits your needs.
If your publication is accepted, you will receive a cost estimate and all necessary information about the next steps.
Can I publish a print edition of a dissertation that has already been published digitally?
If you have already submitted the digital version of your doctoral thesis to the Office of Doctoral Affairs and published it via mediaTUM, you can additionally publish a print edition with TUM.University Press afterwards. We offer the publication package "Digital-first" for this purpose.
Please note that the digital and print version will differ in this case. You will receive the publisher's cover and layout support only for the print edition.
Are there dissertation series at TUM.University Press?
Yes, there are dissertation series at TUM.University Press. Professors have the opportunity to publish dissertation series. If you are interested, please contact us at tumuniversitypress@tum.de.
How can I publish my doctoral thesis in a dissertation series?
If you have been accepted into a dissertation series by your professor, you can register for the publication using our publication inquiry form. Please indicate that you are publishing within a series and specify which one. The TUM.UP requirements listed apply, except for the dissertation grade. Publication will be in print and digital form (Open Access).
How can I establish a dissertation series with TUM.University Press?
As a professor at TUM, you are welcome to publish a dissertation series for your doctoral students with TUM.University Press. Please contact the publishing team by e-mail: tumuniversitypress@tum.de
