Publishing in an open-access journal usually requires an Article Processing Charge (APC). In many Springer journals, authors may need to pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars to make their research freely available.
However, not every Springer journal charges authors.
Several Springer Open Access journals are fully funded by universities, academic societies, or government organizations. These journals allow researchers to publish without paying any APC.
Here are five Springer journals offering free open access publication. Moreover, the journals are indexed in Scopus / Web of Science.
See also: Free to Publish Q1 Journals (2026): List of No APC Journals with Impact Factor
1. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Field: Forensic Science, Pathology, Clinical Forensic Medicine
The Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences is a peer-reviewed, fully open access journal covering all areas of forensic sciences, forensic pathology, and clinical forensic medicine. It welcomes original research, reviews, and case reports that contribute to forensic investigations and medical sciences.
The article processing charge is fully covered by the Specialized Presidential Council for Education and Scientific Research.
Journal Metrics
- Impact Factor: 1.9
- SJR: 0.432
- Quartile: Q2
- ISSN: 2090-5939, 2090-536X
2. Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
Publisher: SpringerOpen
Field: Neurosurgery and Neurosciences
The journal publishes original research, reviews, technical notes, and case studies.
Publication costs are funded by the Specialized Presidential Council for Education and Scientific Research, allowing authors to publish open access without any charges.
Journal Metrics
- Impact Factor: 0.7
- Quartile: Q4
3. Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics
Publisher: Springer Nature
Field: Economics
The Swiss Journal of Economics and Statistics (SJES) is a respected peer-reviewed journal that accepts research from all areas of economics, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, finance, labor economics, public economics, and econometrics.
The publication cost is covered by the Swiss Society of Economics & Statistics.
Journal Metrics
- SJR: 0.329
- Quartile: Q3
- ISSN: 2235-6282
4. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research (DISER)
Publisher: Springer
Field: Science Education
The journal publishes empirical studies, conceptual papers, educational policies, curriculum research, and interdisciplinary teaching methods.
The Article Processing Charge is fully funded by Beijing Normal University.
Journal Metrics
- SJR: 0.760
- Quartile: Q1
- ISSN: 2662-2300
Among the journals listed here, DISER is the only Q1 journal, making it particularly attractive for science education researchers.
5. Middle East Fertility Society Journal
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Field: Reproductive Medicine and Fertility
The Middle East Fertility Society Journal publishes research related to reproductive medicine, infertility, assisted reproductive technologies, reproductive endocrinology, and gynecology.
The APC is covered by the Specialized Presidential Council for Education and Scientific Research, enabling authors to publish free of cost.
Journal Metrics
- Impact Factor: 1.3
- SJR: 0.420
- Quartile: Q4
- ISSN: 1110-5690, 2090-3251
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