Overview

Built upon the values and foundations of Library and Information Science, the MI programme focuses on the integral relationships between people, information and technology.

Intense Preparation for a Dynamic Field

The mission of the Information programme of Rutgers University is to enable you to provide professional expertise, leadership, and innovation across diverse information and technological landscapes. People-focused, information technology-intensive, data-driven, and career-oriented, our Master of Information is your gateway to making a significant contribution to organizational leadership, information management, community, and social development.

36-credit programme

1.5 to 2 years with full-time study (at least 9 credits/term)

2 to 3 years with part-time study (fewer than 9 credits/term)

100% online option

Faculty actively engage within the virtual classroom through discussions, projects, lectures, group work, etc.

On-campus classes meet once a week

Concentrations Span the Profession

The MI programme offers areas of concentration built around your career goals.

Archives and Preservation

Data Science

Interaction Design and Informatics

Library and Information Science

School Librarianship

Technology, Information and Management

Design your own pathway

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Library And Information Professions

Colloquium In Library And Information Studies

Eportfolio Capstone

Human Information Behavior

Research Methods

Interaction Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

150 _(verbal)

140 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prior academic performance at an accredited academic institution

GRE scores (No GRE required if you have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better or you have another graduate degree.)

Professional work experience

Two letters of recommendation

A personal statement

Résumé/CV

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

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 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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Overview

Intense Preparation for a Dynamic Field

Concentrations Span the Profession

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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