Overview

Features

The Library and Information Science program at Western University - Canada is designed to offer students a great degree of flexibility to take advantage of the broad and dynamic range of faculty research that contributes to the evolution of the discipline and the development of information professions, and that strives to find solutions for the emerging information society.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

At FIMS, you will join a community of dedicated scholars where you will receive individual attention from faculty who are committed to mentoring students, often by involving them in their own research and publication.

FIMS has a proven record of graduating scholars who are at the forefront of their professions.

Many of our doctoral graduates hold positions at leading academic institutions and libraries around the world.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

107

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, Canada

Disciplines

Library Science View 3 other PhDs in Library Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

107

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Honors undergraduate degree or equivalent

ALA-accredited Master in Library and Information Science degree

Minimum 78% average for the last degree

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6726 CAD / year

≈ 6726 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6222 CAD / year

≈ 6222 CAD / year

Living costs

London

Canada

1037 - 1625 CAD / month

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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