PhD Information Studies at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

Information systems and technologies are fundamentally shaping the behaviors of individuals, organizations, and society. To understand the dynamics of our world, and to help shape a future that reflects social values, research in information crosses disciplinary divides, bridges the arts and the sciences, and applies human insights to technological advances.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Duration: 39 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 39 semester credit hours. Students must also pass a qualifying examination before being admitted to candidacy. Finally, students must complete and defend a dissertation representing an original contribution to knowledge in the discipline.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): The objective of the doctoral program is to prepare graduates to contribute to the discipline through research and creative leadership. Emphasizing research, the program allows students to pursue advanced studies in the information discipline and in related subject areas, to study appropriate method and theory, and to learn to engage in advanced research by carrying out a guided and supervised dissertation project. The program is interdisciplinary; students must take courses from other University offerings to supplement those in information. Detailed information is available on the website. All applicants must complete the general application procedures for the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. For full details, refer to the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Admissions page. Please allow plenty of time to process your application.

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.

Graduate application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

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

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