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Founded
1683
Headquarters
Leiden, Netherlands
Offices
Netherlands, Germany, Austria, USA, Asia
Journals published
More than 360
New titles per year
More than 2,000 books and reference works
Main categories
Humanities, Social Sciences, International Law, Biology
Product types
Books, journals, databases, primary source collections
Imprints
Böhlau, Fink, Mentis, Nijhoff, Schöningh, Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, Wageningen Academic
Brill operates in the premium academic publishing segment, serving researchers, librarians, academic institutions and university presses worldwide. The publisher's catalogue spans disciplines such as African Studies, Jewish Studies, International Law, Life Sciences and Philosophy, with more than 360 journals and 2,000 new titles published annually. Alongside traditional print and digital books, Brill offers specialised databases and primary source collections that are particularly valued in academic and library contexts. With offices in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, the USA and Asia, the publisher has a genuinely global reach while maintaining its roots in Dutch scholarly publishing history.
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Brill publishes across more than 25 academic disciplines

From Ancient Near Eastern Studies to Slavic and Eurasian Studies, Brill's catalogue spans over 25 distinct subject areas, reflecting the publisher's long-standing commitment to specialised scholarly research.

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Multiple imprints expand Brill's academic reach

Brill operates several distinct imprints including Böhlau, Schöningh, Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht and Wageningen Academic, each with its own editorial focus within the broader academic publishing landscape.

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Open access options available for authors and institutions

Brill offers open access publishing routes for journal articles and books, with dedicated guidance for individual authors, academic societies and research funding bodies.

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Is Brill a reliable publisher to order from?

Brill has been publishing academic works since 1683, making it one of the oldest academic publishers in the world. The company operates internationally with offices across Europe, the USA and Asia, and is widely used by universities and research libraries.

What subjects does Brill publish in?

Brill covers a broad range of academic disciplines, including African Studies, Biblical Studies, International Law, Philosophy, Life Sciences, Musicology, Jewish Studies and many more. The full subject overview is available on their website.

Can I contact Brill if I have questions about an order?

Brill provides several contact options on its website, including a contact form, dedicated sales contacts and editorial contacts. There is also specific information available for librarians and authors.

Does Brill offer open access publications?

Yes, Brill has an open access programme for both journals and books, with information available for authors, academic societies and librarians on their website. Research funding support for open access is also addressed.

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