Writing a research dissertation is quite a complex and multifaceted process that requires thorough preparation, research and analysis. To facilitate this procedure, we have gathered sites where you can find free examples and templates for your work.
DART-Europe E-theses Portal
The portal provides access to thousands of electronic theses from universities in Europe. The resource is useful for finding international examples in different languages.
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global
One of the largest collections of dissertations and theses from around the world. Many universities provide access to this resource for their students.
Open Access Theses and Dissertations
OATD offers access to open access theses and dissertations from various countries and institutions. Many examples in English can be found.
The British Library's electronic resource provides access to thousands of British dissertations. Copies can be ordered for download.
BASE
The BASE academic search engine indexes open academic resources including theses and dissertations. The search is available in several languages.
PQDT Open
This resource from ProQuest provides free access to the full text of dissertations and theses that authors have made available for open access.
MIT Theses
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides access to its students' theses and dissertations through the MIT Libraries. A great resource for finding examples in technology and the sciences.