Research Methods

  International theses

These are the top international theses databases that include full-text:

• British Library EThOS (Electronic Theses Online Service)

• OATD: Open Access Theses and Dissertations
  Indexes more than 1.5 million theses and dissertations. Metadata (information about the theses) comes from 600+ colleges, universities, and research institutions.

Other useful theses databases​

• American Doctoral Dissertations

• China Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses full-text Database

  This database is a comprehensive, high quality database of dissertations and theses (including Masters Theses) in China. The dissertations and theses are from hundreds of institutions located across China. Coverage is 1984 onwards and is updated daily. It covers a wide range of subjects such as fundamental sciences, engineering technology, agriculture, medical science, history, philosophy, education, law, economics and more.

• KRIS - Kiwi Research Information Service

  NZ open access research document portal.

• Theses Canada Portal