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Typst Thesis Template for University of Macau

This repository provides a modern and easy-to-use thesis template for the University of Macau, built with Typst. The template supports both Doctoral and Master’s theses, offering a clean and professional layout that meets UM requirements.

Why Typst?

Typst is a next-generation typesetting system designed for simplicity, speed, and flexibility. Compared to Microsoft Word and LaTeX:

  • User-Friendly: Typst uses a clean, readable markup language that is easy to learn, even for beginners.
  • Live Preview: See your changes instantly as you write, with no need for manual compilation.
  • Modern Features: Built-in support for references, equations, figures, and more—without the complexity of LaTeX or the formatting headaches of Word.
  • Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and in the browser.

Why This Template?

  • Official UM Style: Follows the University of Macau’s thesis formatting guidelines.
  • Supports Doctoral & Master Theses: Easily switch between thesis types with a single option.
  • Multilingual: Supports English, Chinese, and Portuguese.
  • Customizable: Clean code and modular layouts make it easy to adapt for your needs.
  • Ready-to-Use: Includes cover pages, declarations, table of contents, lists of figures/tables/algorithms, and more.

Getting Started

1. Install Typst

You can use Typst either via the web app or by installing it locally:

  • Web App: https://typst.app/ (no installation required)
  • Local Installation:
    • Download from Typst Releases
    • Or install via package manager (e.g., brew install typst on macOS)
    • For Windows: Download the latest .zip or .exe from the releases page and add Typst to your PATH

For more details, see the installation section of the official Typst Github Repo.

2. Download This Template

Clone the repository or download it as a ZIP file:

git clone https://github.com/ShabbyGayBar/modern-um-thesis.git
# or download and extract ZIP from GitHub

3. Setup & Usage

  1. Open the project folder in Typst (web or local editor).
  2. Edit the main Typst file (e.g., template/main.typ) and fill in your thesis information.
  3. Select your thesis type (doctor/master) and language in the documentclass options.
  4. Compile to PDF using Typst.

Feedback & Contributions

Found a bug, have a suggestion, or want to contribute?

  • Open an issue or pull request on GitHub
  • For template-specific questions, please include your Typst version and a minimal code example.

Happy writing, and good luck with your thesis!

Roadmap

  • [x] Support for Doctoral and Master’s thesis layouts
  • [x] Multilingual support (English, Chinese, Portuguese)
  • [x] Modular layouts for cover, declaration, TOC, lists, appendix
  • [x] Customizable metadata and info fields
  • [x] Full documentation using tidy
  • [ ] Uploading to Typst Universe as template
  • [ ] Bachelor thesis support
  • [ ] More flexible bibliography and citation styles
  • [ ] More sample content and usage examples

Have a feature request? Please open an issue or discussion!

Acknowledgement

This template draws inspiration from the modern-nju-thesis, the modern-sjtu-thesis repository, and the University of Macau’s thesis guidelines. Special thanks to the Typst community and all contributors for their support and feedback.

License

The university logo in the src/assets folder and the thesis guidelines in the documentation/guidelines folder are the property of the University of Macau.

The rest of the project is licensed under the MIT License.