- The MLIS program prepares professionals to exercise creativity, integrity, and leadership in designing, implementing, and promoting programs and systems for the creation, organization, management, preservation, and effective use of information and collections. Graduates of the MLIS program go on to careers as librarians, information managers, researchers, analysts, interaction designers, web content specialists, and more.
- The MLIS degree program offers a wide range of courses and is highly customizable based on specific student interests. Areas of particular focus include the following:
- Information sources and services
- Digital resource management
- Human-information interaction
- Information analysis and management
- Services and management of information organizations
- Youth services and literature
The University Of British Columbia - [UBC], Vancouver, British & Columbia - Courses & Fees
Vancouver, British & Columbia
University Public CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Library and Information Studies)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 238 out of 250 by US News Global Ranking 2022
CA$11,101/Yr
CA$11,101 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For September 2023 Intake | Jan 15, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | CA$11101 | CA$11101 |
| Total Fees | CA$11101 | CA$11101 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Housing and Meal | CA$12375 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic eligibility:
- Students require a four-year Bachelor degree in the related field for this program.
- Students must have 76% or better marks in the third and fourth years of their undergraduate degree.
- Students must have a minimum of 12 credits in their Field of Study in the Third and Fourth years with 80% Marks.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS and TOEFL scores.
Indian student requirements:
- A four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree.
- The bachelor’s degree with 65% marks or 8 on a 10-point scale.
- Students required a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Forestry, or Medicine.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of bachelor's and higher secondary degree.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| UBC Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) Awards | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| Australia Awards Scholarship | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | CA$1385 | Yes | N/A |
| Ontario Graduate Fellowship | CA$8459 | Yes | N/A |
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