Overview

Library and Information Science at Drexel University

is a flexible, American Library Association approved program, offered online, in person, and in a hybrid form, to allow our students options to tailor their academic careers to fit their lifestyles.

Key facts:

Students who are part of our Masters in Information Library Science Major, benefit from being a part of one of the oldest continuously operating library and information science (LIS) graduate programs in North America. Drexel’s program builds on founder Anthony J. Drexel’s vision of “a University with a difference.” Our students learn to create, protect, organize, manage, curate, analyze, retrieve and disseminate data and information in multiple media across the wide range of information domains. As graduates, they help advance knowledge, manifest social responsibility, promote community outreach, improve society as global citizens, and lead the library and information field as practitioners and scholars.

Programme Structure

MSI degree LIS majors gain knowledge in LIS service and operations, information ethics and information service management, while advancing skills in technology-focused digital content. The curriculum combines core and specialized knowledge and aligns theory and practice in a two-term capstone, preparing LIS majors for the professional workplace.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Library Science View 176 other Masters in Library Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Drexel from all of the colleges and universities that you have attended. Please note that transcripts are required regardless of number of credits taken or if the credits were transferred to another school. An admission decision may be delayed if you do not send transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended.

Tuition Fee

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International

64035 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1423 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

64035 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1423 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

64035 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1423 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Library and Information Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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