This research aims to evaluate the history of Editora UFMG over its 30 years of existence, from its foundation in 1985 to 2015. The general objective is to assess how Editora UFMG has contributed to the production and dissemination of knowledge through its publications in the field of teaching, research and extension at the University. The specific objectives are to characterise the various phases of this trajectory, describe the results produced through its publications and the cultural contribution of these works to the dissemination of knowledge.