Overview

Upon successful completion of the 39-hour Library and Information Science program at University of Missouri - Columbia, students receive a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).

Key Features

The School of Information Science & Learning Technologies is home to MU’s graduate programs in Library and Information Science and Educational Technology as well as an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Information Science & Learning Technologies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Technology

Emerging Technologies in Libraries

Library and Information Science

Cataloging and Classification

Organization of Information

Collection and Access Management

Reference Sources and Services

Management of Information Agencies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Library Science View 112 other Masters in Library Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate GPA (Grade Point Average): Minimum 3.0 in last 60 hours of degree

GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for any course work beyond the undergraduate level.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum 590 (paper-based) or 100 (Internet-based)

IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): Minimum 7.5

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Additional Details

Local - $9,000-$18,000 Non Resident - $31,500-$43,200

Funding

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