Finding a thesis at the University of Sydney

  • Print copies of all University of Sydney Ph.D. and Masters (Research) theses are held in the Rare Books and Special Collections Library, located on Level 2, Fisher Library, Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney.

    These theses cannot be borrowed but may be read in Fisher Library.

    To view a thesis:
    - visit Rare Books and Special Collections Library, Mon - Fri, 9 am to 5 pm or phone us +61 2 935 12992
    - fill in this after hours request form to view after 5 pm weekdays or at weekends


  • Conservatorium, Health Sciences, Nursing and Sydney College of the Arts libraries also hold copies of theses - ask Library staff for details or check the Library catalogue.


  • Theses from other Universities are kept on the shelves in our libraries - check the Library catalogue. You can borrow these.


  • Purchasing a digitised thesis

    You may purchase electronic access to a University of Sydney thesis:

      • Price:   AUD $165.00 (incl. GST) within Australia ; AUD $150.00 for other countries
      • Prepayment is required with the order form
      • Please allow 3 – 4 weeks processing time 
      • Once processed, you will receive a link to the thesis via email
      • Order forms to request a thesis:
        Form for libraries
        Form for individuals


    Requesting a thesis from elsewhere