Sophiahemmet University PhD thesis template (Word and LaTeX)

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Sweden · Rules last checked 27 October 2026

Formatting rules at a glance

Paper sizeNot specified in the rules
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Title pageNot specified in the rules
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Thesis typeCompilation thesis: a summary chapter followed by the included papers. The included papers are usually original works and four in number; the doctoral candidate must be first author on the majority and at least half must be accepted for publication at application.[1]
Reference styleNot specified in the rules
LengthThe thesis corresponds to 210 credits of the total 240 credits for the doctoral degree, and the included papers should together correspond to four years of full-time study.[1]
PrintingThe thesis must be printed at least three weeks before the defense for spikning (public announcement). It is spiked both electronically (published in DiVA) and at a ceremony at Sophiahemmet University. The number of copies includes seven legal deposit copies, ten for the grading committee, opponent and spikning copies, and four for the university library.[1]
Publishing onlineDiVA[1]
Official templateNone found

Checked against the official pages on 27 October 2026. Rules can change: confirm with your graduate school or library before printing.

Front matter and structure

The rules do not fix the order of the front matter. The template uses a common order: title page, copyright page, abstract, acknowledgements, contents.

After the front matter comes the summary chapters (Introduction, Background, Aims, Materials and methods, Summary of papers, Discussion, Conclusions and future perspectives), the reference list and then the included papers, each starting on a new page.

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Prefer to write offline? Both files are set up from the rules below: page size, margins, fonts, spacing, front matter in order and an example reference list.

Sources

  1. [1] https://www.shh.se/sv/disputation/

Frequently asked questions

Is this the official Sophiahemmet University thesis template?
No, it is built by Kahubi from the university's published formatting rules (linked in the table). Sophiahemmet University does not publish its own template as far as we could find. Check the current rules before you print.
Which reference style should I use?
The reference style is decided by your department or field. Ask your supervisor; the template uses APA as a placeholder you can switch.
Can I write my Sophiahemmet University thesis in Kahubi instead of Word?
Yes. Open the template in Kahubi and your thesis starts with these rules already applied. You write in the browser with your sources next to you, the AI drafts and edits chapters in your own style, and you export to Word or PDF in the Sophiahemmet University format whenever you need to hand something in.
What is a compilation thesis?
A compilation thesis (in Sweden often called a kappa thesis) is a summary chapter that ties together several papers, followed by the papers themselves. The template has the summary chapters, a list of papers and an included papers section.
Where is the thesis published online?
The rules mention DiVA. Your library registers the thesis there, usually before the public defence.

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