Overview

The aim of the coursework component is to prepare you to think like an information scientist and to lay the foundations for developing a dissertation in this field. See a list of completed dissertations.

Features

Students in the Information Science program from University of Washington are introduced to the origins, scope, key concepts and variables, issues, methods, theoretical frameworks, and assumptions that define the discipline of information science.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Design Methods for Systems and Information;

Digital Libraries;

Digital Reference;

Human Information Behavior;

Human-Computer Interaction.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 52 other PhDs in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online application;

Personal statement;

Diversity statement;

Research statement;

Recommendations (three);

Resume or Curriculum Vitae;

Faculty and research interests;

Transcripts;

Official GRE scores (optional);

Non-native English speakers: English language proficiency requirement;

Optional: Extenuating circumstances or additional information;

Optional: Submit work sample.

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Tuition Fee

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International

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 120 months.
National

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 120 months.
In-State

18792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18792 USD per year during 120 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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