Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Science at Indiana University Bloomington is one of the oldest, continuously running information science doctoral programs in the nation.

Features

Our mission is to train the next generation of information scientists—professionals who want to understand, predict, and advance the ways in which people use information systems and communication technologies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

One of the oldest continuously running information science doctoral programs in the nation, our Ph.D. in Information Science program leads candidates to develop a strong understanding of the research process while learning to identify, conceptualize, and answer significant research problems in information science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Information Systems View 22 other PhDs in Information Systems in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

CV/Resume

Statement of Purpose, also called Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendation

GRE Official Test Scores, optional (Academic History)

TOEFL/TOEFL at Home Edition/ IELTS, or Duolingo (for non-native English speakers)

Transcripts

Program Specific Materials

Portfolio required for all HCI applicants (upload in Program Materials section)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

30748 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30748 USD per year during 84 months.
National

30748 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30748 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

10766 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10766 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Bloomington

1071 - 1733 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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