Thesis Acknowledgement Examples: How to Write and Who to Address
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Examples of acknowledgements for thesis
Writing acknowledgments for your thesis is an emotional moment: it's a chance to express gratitude to those who supported you throughout your academic journey. But you often find yourself stuck: "Who should I write to? How can I avoid banal phrases?"
In this article you will find:
advice on how to structure them,
examples for each context (family, speakers, friends, boyfriends...),
ready-made models to adapt to your situation.
Where should acknowledgements be placed in the thesis?
Usually the thanks:
they are not mandatory , but they are highly appreciated;
they must be inserted after the title page of the thesis and before the index ;
They take up one or two pages at most , with a personal and sincere tone.
Who do you write thanks to?
Here is a list of the most common recipients:
To the rapporteur and any co-rapporteur ;
To the teachers or tutors who supported the work;
To the family and parents ;
To friends and colleagues;
To the partner ;
To oneself (through irony or strength of mind);
In special cases, even to important inspirational or absent figures.
3 Examples of Thesis Thank You Letters – Ready to Use or Adapt
Below are some examples of thesis acknowledgements:
🎓 1. Formal thesis acknowledgements (supervisor and academic environment)
I would like to thank Prof. [Name and Surname], supervisor of this thesis, for his availability, expertise and valuable advice throughout the process.
I also thank the faculty of the [degree program] course, for having provided me with the fundamental tools to approach this work with passion and rigor.
👪 2. Family and emotional thanks
A special thanks goes to my family, who supported me at every moment, even the most difficult ones.
To my mother and father, for always believing in me.
To my brother/sister, who always knew how to make me smile even when everything seemed impossible.
This goal is yours too.
💞 3. Romantic or personal thanks
To you, who have been my silent strength on this journey.
Thank you for your patience, your smiles, and for all those nights you waited for me without complaining.
Without you, this thesis would have made less sense.
Our tips for writing your thank you notes
Write sincerely : don't use "copied" sentences without adapting them to your experience.
Maintain a balanced tone : emotional yes, but never excessive.
Avoid endless lists : a few heartfelt thanks are better than an impersonal list.
Proofread everything : spelling mistakes or confusing sentences detract from the content.
Thesis acknowledgements aren't just a formality, but a moment to pause and acknowledge those who have been part of your journey. Whether you choose a serious, affectionate, or ironic tone, the important thing is that they are authentic and heartfelt .
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