PhD Information Studies at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The PhD program at Maryland's INFO College offers an interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching provided by faculty at this leading public research university. Small classes and wide-ranging research projects enable students to work closely with faculty mentors to gain experience in identifying knowledge gaps, investigating both theoretical and practical solutions, evaluating results, and creating and disseminating new knowledge.

Faculty: Information | Duration: 41 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Pre-Candidacy Proseminar, Theoretical Foundations in Information Studies I, Theoretical Foundations in Information Studies II, Pragmatic Foundations for Information Studies, Doctoral Dissertation Research, Post-Candidacy Proseminar. The degree requires 41 credits in total.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (optional) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) GRE Subject (optional) CV/Resume Writing Sample (one required, up to two more optional) Portfolio PDF Upload (optional) Additional Admissions Requirements The Graduate School application form including a non-refundable application processing fee One official copy of each transcript from each academic institution attended sent directly from the institution Maryland in-state tuition form , if applicable Three recommendations sent directly by the student’s references. It is preferable to request at least one letter from a former professor who is able to give an in-depth evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant’s academic work.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 41 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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