Overview

The Information Studies PhD program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee emphasizes the study of the representation, storage, retrieval, use and impact of information resources on society.

Graduates will contribute to the knowledge base of the discipline and will take on leadership roles as scholars and administrators in the discipline and the profession.

Careers

Our program prepares the next generation of information science scholars. Recent graduates of the information science PhD program have joined the faculty of leading universities in the U.S. and abroad. Others join work in leading research positions in industry, academia, and private organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Issues in Information Studies
Doctoral Seminar in the Organization of Information
Doctoral Seminar in Information Policy
Doctoral Seminar in Information Retrieval
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a cumulative GPA in coursework for the Master’s degree of at least 3.5 and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Applicants possessing a Master of Library and Information Science, or a master’s degree in an allied discipline, are encouraged to apply.
Submit three letters of recommendation from qualified persons who can attest to the applicant’s aptitude for doctoral study. At least one letter must be from an academic.
Submit a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant’s analytical and critical thinking skills. This may take the form of a published research paper, term paper from a previous graduate program, or earlier completed thesis.
Submit a curriculum vitae.
Verbal and quantitative scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past five years are optional and are not required for admission consideration.
Applicants are encouraged to bring at least two years of relevant professional experience prior to entering the PhD program.

Tuition Fee

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International

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 84 months.
National

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 84 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 84 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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