Overview

The standard period of study for the Information Science master’s degree from Humboldt University Berlin is four semesters. The Master's program is divided into a study phase and a final phase.

Study goals and career prospects

In order to meet the Institute for Library and Information Science's claim of developing or further developing theories, procedures and methods of information science and practice, research in this field should be initiated more intensively and young scientists should be promoted.

Possible fields of application for the graduates are e.g. B. Special libraries, media archives, publishers or at information service providers or in the information economy.

Start of studies and enrollment deadlines

It is possible to start the course in the winter semester and summer semester. The course is currently NC-free. Please refer to the current academic dates and deadlines at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin for the application deadline.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Analysis & Evaluation
Project Module
Bibliometrics, Informetry, Scientometrics
Information Behavior & Information Practice
Information Law
Information Retrieval

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Library Science Information Technology (IT) Media Management View 58 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the Information Science master's program you must submit knowledge of the German language at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or higher (certificate) or provide proof of passing the Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Studienbewerber (TestDaF) with a score of TDN 3 in all four parts of the exam AND for the English language at level B2.
Degree in Library and Information Sciences or related subjects

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Semester Fee: €290,99

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 EUR /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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Scholarships Information

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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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