Final Thesis Lodgement


When Uploading Your Final Thesis

  1. Do not upload a "locked" or secured copy of your thesis, as your document cannot then be printed.
  2. There is a file upload limit of 70mb. If your thesis is larger than 70mb the UQ Library has tips on reducing file sizes.
  3. If you are have difficulties uploading your file or logging into the UQ eSpace, please contact the Research Higher Degrees Unit.
  4. In order to print and post your complimentary printed copy of the final thesis you must complete all the information requested:
    • List all colour page numbers. Use the page number of the PDF document, not the page number of your thesis.
    • List all A3 page numbers. Use the page number of the PDF document, not the page number of your thesis. Remember to indicate if they are colour pages.
    • List all landscape page numbers. Use the page number of the PDF document, not the page number of your thesis. Remember to indicate if they are colour pages. 
    • Your choice of thesis cloth colour [77Kb pdf]
    • Your postal address

Note: your thesis must use the approved UQ order and format of contents. If it does not, it will not be accepted for lodgement in the UQ library.

How to Lodge the Final Thesis Copy

  1. Convert the thesis to TWO PDF files:
    • One PDF of the total thesis. Please save your PDF using the following naming structure <studentnumber>_<degree>_totalthesis.pdf
    • One PDF of the thesis abstract.  Please save your PDF using the following naming structure <studentnumber>_<degree>_abstract.pdf
  2. Go to http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/rhdsubmission.
  3. Log in using your student username and password and enter the requested information.
  4. Enter your file description: Final Thesis Lodgement.
  5. Attach the PDF.
  6. Upload the thesis.

When the upload is successful both the candidate and the Research Higher Degrees Unit receive a confirmation email.  After the Research Higher Degrees Unit receive this email and confirm that the PDF file meets the specified formatting, security and readability requirements, the University awards your degree.

Award of Degree

Candidates are required to provide an electronic version of the thesis in PDF format via eSpace to the UQ Library. The degree is awarded when the final electronic file has been received by the UQ Library and has been approved by UQ. The UQ Library uploads the electronic file to eSpace and to the Australian Digital Theses project.

The Research Higher Degrees Unit sends official confirmation of the award of your degree by email. This email contains instructions about contacting UQ Graduations to organise your official UQ academic testamur and academic transcript.

The Graduate School provides the candidate with a complimentary permanently bound hard copy. Maximum page limits do apply, but we will still send you the thesis if you pay for any excess pages. The Graduate School does not have administrative capacity to order additional copies of your thesis, if required additional printed copies of thesis can be ordered, at your own cost, at any printers.
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