Overview

The PhD program in Information Studies offered at the University of Maryland provides students with training in interdisciplinary theory, research, and pedagogy as preparation for original research that connects communities, technologies, and information.

Careers

The INFO College's location near Washington, DC, the information capital of the world, offers unparalleled opportunities for students to pursue research and employment opportunities.

PhD students hold internships at and conduct research in government agencies, top technology and design firms, and the nonprofit sector; and graduate to jobs in academia, industry, and government.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Accessibility and Inclusive Design
Archival Science
Data Privacy and Sociotechnical Cybersecurity
Data Science, Analytics, and Visualization
Digital Humanities
Future of Work
Health Informatics
Human-Computer Interaction
Information Justice, Human Rights, and Technology Ethics
Library and Information Science
Machine Learning, AI, Computational Linguistics, and Information Retrieval
Smart Cities and Connected Communities
Social Networks, Online Communities, and Social Media
Youth Experience, Learning, and Digital Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Library Science View 9 other PhDs in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (optional)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
GRE Subject (optional)
CV/Resume
Writing Sample (one required, up to two more optional)
Portfolio PDF Upload (optional)

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

8138 USD / year

≈ 8138 USD / year
Out-of-State

8138 USD / year

≈ 8138 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3804 USD / year

≈ 3804 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

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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