Open Access publishing at DTU
DTU is committed to Denmark’s National Strategy for Open Access, and Open Access is part of DTU Publication Policy.
Open Access policies
Denmark's national strategy for Open Access was revised in 2026 and it applies until 2035. It sets a new target of at least 90% Open Access by 2035.
In 2025, 78% of the scientific articles published by Danish universities are Open Access.
Danmarks Nationale Strategi for Open Access (pdf)
DTU Publication Policy
In line with the National Strategy, DTU Publication Policy recommends green Open Access. In addition, the policy recommends that researchers:
- aim to publish in the most suitable and prestigious publication channels available
- choose Open Access journals if these are considered to be on a par with traditional journals
- as a minimum retain the right to archive their publications in DTU’s institutional repository, DTU Orbit
DTU Publication Policy (pdf)
DTU Orbit and Open Access
DTU Orbit is DTU’s institutional repository. Many publishers allow researchers to upload preprints and post-prints in repositories with Open Access (typically after an embargo period).
DTU Orbit
In many cases, DTU researchers can fulfil the national green Open Access requirements by sending the post-print version of their article to DTU Orbit - DTU Library will handle the rest.
How do I achieve Open Access?