What services do you offer ?
University Binding offers a countrywide printing and binding service for postgraduate (and other) theses and dissertations. We are also able to bind examiner's copies in soft covers, to reduce your cost. Most faculties also require a PDF copy of your work, and we are able to convert, bookmark and write your complete PDF to CD. For tertiary institutions, we offer a faster and less costly binding service for library journals.
What are your cover colour options?
Cover colours can be found here
When should I expect my bound thesis/dissertation?
Production times will vary according to the number of copies required. Smaller quantities (1-4) are usually received within 4-6 working days. Certain conditions may apply.
Is there a rush service for this product?
Yes. A slightly higher charge will apply.
What delivery options do you offer?
We deliver countrywide via door-to-door courier or Post Office Speed Services. Due to the fragile and sensitive nature of our products, we choose not to despatch via regular post.
I am not in Durban. How can I get my file to you, and my completed work/s returned to me?
You can simply send us your file via email or post, or if you are in the Durban area, simply drop off your work file. Once complete, we will send the completed work/s back to you via door-to-door courier or Post Office Speed Services.
If I needed to send my thesis/dissertation to different people, will you ship to multiple addresses?
Yes. Delivery charges per address will apply. These will be revealed to you upon request.
I have separate colour pages. Can I print them out myself and send it to you?
No. As our printing process is automated, we are unable to process individual pages.
What format should I send my work to you?
Files can be sent in any current word processing format for either Windows or Mac. The most popular formats include .doc, .docx, and pdf.
What media formats can you read?
We read all current tech media formats, ranging from CD, DVD, Blu-ray, USB flashdrives, all media cards, firewire and Thunderbolt drives.
I need to submit a PDF copy of my work. Can you convert that as well?
Yes. We will convert all word processing formats to PDF, bookmark and write to CD.
Why should I pay to have my PDF created?
Many of our clients have come to us after using free PDF converters, as not all of these programs are able to remove word processor styles and formats, as well as import bookmarks and embed fonts. We convert and bookmark your document to a higher PDF standard.
Are your work standards compatible with South African tertiary institutions?
Yes. We have been working with student bodies and faculties from all the major South African tertiary institutions for over 10 years and all of our work is in accordance to university standards.
Do you only bind theses and dissertations?
No. We also bind academic reference journals for tertiary institutions. We offer a faster, more cost efficient service in this regard. We are able to bind a variety of products, including textbooks and curriculum vitae's.
