Korean Studies Research Guide Original: Find Dissertation & Theses
This guide serves as a starting point to provide useful information for students and faculty at Columbia University as well as for scholars conducting research on Korea-related topics.
Dissertations and Theses
These resources provide access to a wide range of academic dissertations and theses, offering in-depth research across various interests and fields of study.
Dissertations and Theses in English
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Dissertations at the Center for Research LibrariesDiscovering doctoral dissertations from countries other than Canada and the United States, which are housed at the Center for Research Libraries. (Restricted to CU affiliates only)
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Academic Commons This link opens in a new windowAcademic Commons collects, preserves, and makes accessible the scholarship and research of the faculty, staff, and students of Columbia University.
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ProQuest dissertations & theses global This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive database for dissertations and theses covering from 1861 to the present. Full-text access for post-1997 works and selected access for earlier ones. It also contains new international dissertations and theses in both citations and full text. Designated as a U.S. Library of Congress offsite repository, it provides extensive North American coverage, expanding international through partnerships. (Restricted to CU affiliates only)
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Google ScholarAn online search engine dedicated to theses and dissertations from various academic institutions.
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OATD (Open Access Theses and Dissertations)A full-text, open access graduate theses and dissertations from colleges, universities and research institutions worldwide.
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Theses CanadaIndexing over 400,000 Canadian theses and dissertations dating back to 1965 and offering free access to more than 200,000 full-text theses.
Dissertations and Theses in Korean
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RISS international This link opens in a new windowOffering access to the full text of Korean dissertations and theses from participating universities in South Korea. Additionally, dissertations can be accessed through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) for broader availability.
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National Assembly Library (국회도서관)A resource offering access to the full text of Social Science dissertations and theses since 1945.
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National Digital Library (국가전자도서관)Access a collection of dissertations and theses received from universities in Korea, with a primary focus on Humanities.
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Naver AcademicA comprehensive database that provides access to free or paid full-text dissertations and theses published within and outside of Korea.
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ScienceOnAn extensive collection of dissertations and theses in the field of science, encompassing degrees earned in Korea and overseas. This resource serves as a valuable reference for scientific research.