Library and Information Science (MA)
The
MA in Library and Information
Science is awarded by the Graduate College. The MA is offered
with or without a thesis.
UI General Catalog Description
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the Admission Requirements of the Graduate College and the department offering the degree program (review the department's web site or the General Catalog for departmental requirements).
Estimated costs of attendance
Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.
Estimated Costs of Attendance
Application deadlines
- Fall semester—February 1
- Spring semester—not offered
- Summer session—February 1 (available only to IMLS Teacher Librarians)
Application procedures
For this degree program, you will need to send some application materials to your academic department and some to the Office of Admissions, which handles Graduate College applications.
Materials to send to Admissions:
- One set of official academic records/transcripts. Send a second set directly to your department.
- Official GRE General Test scores from Educational Testing Service (the
University's institutional code is 6681).
- International students must send their official TOEFL scores from Educational Testing Service (the
University's institutional code is 6681).
- International students also must send a Financial Statement.
Materials required by the department:
Apply
If you Apply
Online, the $60 application fee ($85 for international students) is
payable by MasterCard or Visa. If
you cannot pay by credit card, you may Download
and Print an Application* and pay the fee by check or money order
in U.S. currency made payable to "The University of Iowa."
Contact information
- School of Library & Information Science
The University of Iowa
3087 Main Library
Iowa City, IA 52242
slis@uiowa.edu
319-335-5707
- Office of Admissions
The University of Iowa
107 Calvin Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1396
admissions@uiowa.edu
800-553-IOWA
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