Is there a standard order for the preliminary pages of PhD theses? I am a PhD student in a UK university. As I was putting my thesis together, I did not know how I should order the preliminary pages, which are as follows:


Abstract.
Dedication.
Acknowledgment.
Declaration.
An empty page with a quote at the top.


I have found that different people ordered them differently. Is not there a "standard" order for them?
There is no formal order that applies 'worldwide' no. Though you should consider getting in touch with the service responsible for thesis publication at the university (usually the library I'd expect), there may be a format that you need to meet regarding the front page, back page and potentially abstract page.