Open access

'Open access' refers to free access to scientific information on the Internet. Open access publications are publications that are publicly accessible on the internet and can be read, downloaded, and reproduced in full text without restriction and at no cost to the user.

Why open access?

Open access offers many advantages and opportunities.

Ways to open access

The golden and the green way to open access.

Open access statements of the University of Münster

Principles and guidelines of the University of Münster in the context of open science and open access.

Open access offerings at the University of Münster

The University of Münster supports open access with services and funding opportunities.

Funding possibilities

Information on funding open access publications.

Activities

Cooperations and memberships of the University of Münster in the field of open access.

Open access statements by members of the university

Quotations of the University of Münster academics who have opted for open access publication.