Frontiers
Frontiers publishes no country list or percentage discount. Authors in World Bank low and lower-middle income countries can apply for fee support; journal APCs run from CHF 1,495 to CHF 3,150.
Publisher policies and fees checked 16 September 2026
| Classification | No country list; authors in World Bank low and lower-middle income countries may apply for APC discounts, plus institutional agreements |
|---|---|
| Scale | 200+ journals, 100% Gold OA |
| APC range | CHF 1,495–3,150 for A-type articles (four journal categories); B-type CHF 990–2,500; corrections and editorials free — checked 16 September 2026 |
| Which author counts | Not stated |
| Hybrid | n/a (fully OA) |
| How it is applied | Request required (fee support form) |
What this means for authors
Frontiers publishes no country list or percentage discount. Authors in World Bank low and lower-middle income countries can apply for fee support; journal APCs run from CHF 1,495 to CHF 3,150.
List prices (APC) by journal
| Journal | APC | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Frontiers in Education | CHF 2,195 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Immunology | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Marine Science | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Medicine | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Microbiology | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Nutrition | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Oncology | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Pharmacology | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Plant Science | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Psychology | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Public Health | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Sociology | CHF 1,495 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
| Frontiers in Veterinary Science | CHF 3,150 | A-type articles; C-type (corrections, editorials) free. |
Read from the publisher's fee page on 16 September 2026. List prices before tax and waivers. Frontiers lists fees per journal; this is a sample of its 200+ journals. Search all verified prices.
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