Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Information Studies 48 months PHD Program By McGill University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

9,119 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Studies offered by the School of Information Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes complex and stimulating learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Studies offered by the School of Information Studies in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes complex and stimulating learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip...
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Admission Requirements

100+
7.5+
3+
An applicant should normally have a Master of Information Studies (MISt), Master in Library and Information Studies (MLIS), or its equivalent. Master's degrees in other fields will be considered in relation to the proposed research. A CGPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 at both the undergraduate and graduate level is required.
An applicant with an MISt, MLIS or its equivalent will normally be admitted into PhD 2.
An applicant with a master's degree in another field may be considered for admission as a PhD 2 but may be required to register for courses to upgrade background knowledge in information studies.
A candidate who holds only a bachelor’s degree from McGill University or an approved institution in Information Studies or equivalent in exceptional circumstances may be admitted to PhD 1.

01 Jun 2025
4 Years
Jan
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

1,483 CAD
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International Students

9,119 CAD
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QS subject rankings

Subject: Library and Information Management

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  • 2018
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  • 2019
    #12
  • 2020
    #9
  • 2021
    #10
  • 2022
    #8
  • 2023
    #8
  • 2024
    #6
  • 2025
    #22

Ranking criteria

Overall
74.4
Academic Reputation
66.9
Citations per Paper
94.5
Employer Reputation
89.3
H-index Citations
90.2

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