Cover Format Guide
Thesis Cover Page Font and Size Requirements (Summary of University Standards)
This guide summarizes font and size requirements for thesis cover pages across universities, including format specifications for cover titles, school names, and defense information.
What this page helps you do first
- Summary of cover font and size requirements across universities
- Format specifications for each section of the cover
- Notes for cover page creation
Importance of cover format
The thesis cover is the first element reviewers and experts see, and standardized format directly affects their first impression.
Different schools may have different requirements for cover fonts, sizes, and spacing. It is recommended to directly refer to the school official template.
Format requirements for each section of the cover
- Thesis title: usually No. 2 or small No. 2 HeiTi, centered and bold
- School name: usually No. 1 or No. 2 SongTi, centered
- College, major, grade: usually No. 3 or No. 4 SongTi
- Defense date: usually No. 3 or No. 4 SongTi
- Student name and student ID: usually small No. 3 or No. 4 SongTi
- Supervisor title and name: usually small No. 3 or No. 4 SongTi
Notes for cover page creation
- Create strictly according to the school-provided cover template, do not arbitrarily adjust
- Confirm whether school requires Chinese cover or bilingual (Chinese and English) cover
- Cover page numbers usually not counted in main text page numbers
- Electronic cover and paper cover may have different formats
- Confirm whether cover needs school logo or specific elements
Cover differences across degree levels
- Undergraduate thesis cover: relatively simple, focus on title, school, and major information
- Master thesis cover: usually includes Chinese/English titles, degree type information
- Doctoral thesis cover: most comprehensive, may include confidentiality level, UDC number, and other special information
Frequently asked questions
- Can cover fonts be KaiTi or FangSong?
- Follow school requirements. Most schools require HeiTi for undergraduate and SongTi for master and above. Some schools have special requirements; follow the school official template.
- How many copies of the cover page need to be printed?
- Usually according to school requirements. Typically 2-3 copies for reviewers plus archive copies. The specific number is based on school regulations.
- Are electronic and paper covers the same?
- Basically the same, but electronic version may need to remove handwritten signature parts or make signature fields into image format. Confirm school requirements before submitting electronic version.