Overview

Our master program in Information and Library Science, accredited by the American Library Association, is offered fully online. This program is offered by the University at Buffalo.

Key facts about the Information and Library Science program

accreditation by the American Library Association, which makes your degree more valuable

flexibility with course delivery options (on campus, online or hybrid); enrollment status (full-time or part-time); and varied course times (evening classes available)

specialized degree program options including music librarianship and law librarianship; and practica, special projects and directed study courses to gain real-world experience

student-centered learning experiences including student groups and chapter activities, departmental seminars, and opportunities to serve on committees to enrich learning and networking

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Life Cycle

Information Users and Uses

Records Management

Conceptualizing and Representing Information

Resources and Services for Children

Pedagogy for School Librarians

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Library Science Information Technology (IT) View 286 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee

Graduate Record Exam or MAT scores

Contact information for at least three individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended

Statement of Education and Career Goals

Tuition Fee

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International

24990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12495 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

24990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12495 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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