Information Science (PhD) at Cornell University

Programme overview

Information science is an interdisciplinary program within the faculty of computing and information science. It brings together faculty, researchers, and students who share an interest in studying digital information. Information science examines information systems in their social, cultural, economic, historical, legal, and political contexts.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School | Department: Information Science | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Cognition, Human computer interaction, Information science, Information systems, Social aspects of information.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All Graduate School requirements; Letters of recommendation (three for the Ph.D. program); Personal statement; Academic statement of purpose; GRE scores are not accepted.; English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; Resume and writing samples are not required but may be submitted if you feel this will enhance your application. Application deadline: Fall, December 1; no spring admission

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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