Umeå University PhD thesis template (Word and LaTeX)

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Sweden · Rules last checked 27 October 2026

Chapter 1

Introduction

The rapid growth of empirical work in this area has produced a fragmented evidence base, with findings that are difficult to compare across settings and designs. We collected data across three sites over a period of eighteen months, combining survey responses with administrative records to construct a longitudinal panel. Results indicate a robust association between the intervention and the primary outcome, an effect that persists across all model specifications considered here. These findings extend earlier work by demonstrating that the mechanism operates independently of contextual moderators identified in previous studies. The rapid growth of empirical work in this area has produced a fragmented evidence base, with findings that are difficult to compare across settings and designs. We collected data across three sites over a period of eighteen months, combining survey responses with administrative records to construct a longitudinal panel. Results indicate a robust association between the intervention and the primary outcome, an effect that persists across all model specifications considered here.

Umeå University format · \documentclass{book} · single column · 11pt — visual approximation

Formatting rules at a glance

Paper size	165 mm x 238 mm[1]
Margins	Not specified in the rules
Fonts	Not specified in the rules
Line spacing	Not specified in the rules
Paragraphs	Not specified in the rules
Heading numbering	Not specified in the rules
Page numbers	Not specified in the rules
Title page	Not specified in the rules
Front matter order	Not specified in the rules
Thesis type	Compilation thesis: a summary chapter followed by the included papers. Papers are uploaded separately and get dividers.[1]
Reference style	Not specified in the rules
Length	Not specified in the rules
Printing	The thesis is printed as a book, with a nailing leaflet (spikblad) and cover. Three physical copies must be submitted to the library by the posting date.[2]
Publishing online	DiVA[2]
Official template	Yes (LaTeX)[1]

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 (kappa), the reference list and then the included papers, each starting on a new page.

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Official template

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the official Umeå University thesis template?

No. Umeå University has its own template, linked above. We do not copy it; this page summarises the formatting rules and links to the sources.

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 Umeå 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 Umeå 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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