FAQ's

Yes. In the Netherlands, ‘PhD thesis’, ‘doctoral thesis’ and ‘dissertation’ all refer to the same book: the bound proefschrift you defend. Whatever your university calls it, we print it the same way: digital printing for runs from 10 copies, B5 format as standard, a six business-day lead time and a free print proof before the […]

Most PhD candidates order between 100 and 200 copies; we print from 10 copies. Our tip: make a list. Think of your doctoral committee, your supervisor and co-supervisor, your paranymphs and the university library (check your university’s regulations for the required number of copies), plus friends, family and colleagues. Then order about 20% more than […]

Every thesis is priced individually, based on your page count, number of copies, colour pages and binding. As a guide: 50 copies of a 160-page thesis printed in black and white cost € 527 excl. VAT, and 100 copies cost € 751 excl. VAT. That includes the standard B5 format, a full-colour laminated cover, 115 […]

Working on the layout yourself? We made an information booklet with all the information you need. On this page you can find other downloads as well.

To help you with the preparation of your thesis, we developed an information booklet and prepared useful downloads for you.

At Gildeprint you can choose from the following two binding methods: Perfectbind (milled glued) and Sewn binding. Perfectbind is the most common binding method that we use.

With digital printing we send your files directly to our professional digital printers. With offset printing we print your files on traditional printing presses.

Off course! We understand that you do not want to have a large stock of printed matter. And besides, you know that thanks to our fast delivery you will certainly never be left behind.