Question

Do I always have to pay the Article Processing Charge to make my article Open Access?

Answered By: Michael Yip
Last Updated: 14 Aug 2026Views: 15

Most of the publishers transfer the subscription costs to authors by charging an APC for publishing your work in open access. However, there are also some OA journals that publish articles without charging APC. To find the list of OA journals without charging APCs, click here.

Some publishers offer a waiver or discount to PolyU authors for paying the APC. Click here to learn more.