Information Science

Information Science is an interdisciplinary branch of science which is dedicated to information analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination and protection.

informatics

Researchers in Information Science study of using the information between people, organizations and any other existing information systems, with the purpose of creating, replacing or improving the information systems. Information science include such fields as archival sciences, cognitive sciences, commerce, communications, law, library science, museology, management, mathematics, philosophy, public policy and social sciences.

Information Science is an academic discipline which in usually taught in universities either as a Bachelor or Master degree. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree. PhD education in Information Science area is also available.

Entry requirements for Information Science graduates

Usually applicants for Information Science undergraduate study programs need to have excellent grades in Mathematics. Some IT and Computer Science skills will also be an advantage. All applicants need to demonstrate English language proficiency since all study programs which can be found on our website are taught in English. Those applicants whose native language is other from English need to pass a language certification, such as TOEFL or IELTS, and  submit the results with the application form. Those applicants who have already received education in English usually do not have to pass language certification again.

Best universities

According to QS Top Universities ranking by Subject 2016-2017, the best university holding study programs in Information Science (and Computer Science and IT) is Massachusetts Institute of Technology in USA. Some information about applying to this institution, entry requirements for international students, possible scholarships and student life can be found on the university’s profile on our website here. You can also contact MIT by using the question form in this profile. The list of other world leading universities with study programs in Information Science include: Stanford University, University of Oxford, Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Cambridge, University of California, Berkeley. All these universities can be found on our website. These universities are located in USA and UK - some of the specific requirements of these countries for international applicants can be found on our website too.

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Bachelor Information Science programs

bachelor information-science programs
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science at the University of St Andrews offers a comprehensive and rigorou...
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The Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Development and Management at the University of Applied Sciences offers students a compre...
The Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems at the University of Amsterdam offers a comprehensive and innovati...
Management of Library and Information Services is a comprehensive postgraduate programme offered by the University of Wa...
The Measurement and Information Technology Master’s degree program at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislav...
The Master’s program in Information Science and Cultural Communication at the University of Copenhagen offers students a...
The Professional Science and Technology Writing program at Washington State University is designed to equip students wit...
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management at Rutgers University-Camden prepares students for a dynamic an...

Master Information Science programs

master information-science programs
Program Title: Master in Library and Information Science Description: The Master in Library and Information Science at t...
Digital Innovation and Management at the IT University of Copenhagen is a cutting-edge master's programme designed to eq...
The Bachelor's degree in Informatics at the University of Bergen offers a comprehensive and in-depth education in the co...
The International Course in Intelligence Science and Technology at Kyoto University offers a comprehensive and interdisc...
The Bachelor's programme in Information Systems Management at Stockholm University offers students a comprehensive educa...
The Applied Computer Science Master’s program at Trier University – Environmental Campus Birkenfeld offers a comprehensi...
The Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon University is a comprehensive gra...
The Master's programme in Media Technology at Leiden University is an innovative and interdisciplinary programme designe...
Bachelor in Information Security at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) equips students with essen...
The Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communications Engineering at Tokyo Institute of Technology offers studen...

Most Popular Information Science programs

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Program Title: Master in Library and Information Science Description: The Master in Library and Information Science at t...
Digital Innovation and Management at the IT University of Copenhagen is a cutting-edge master's programme designed to eq...
The Bachelor's degree in Informatics at the University of Bergen offers a comprehensive and in-depth education in the co...
The International Course in Intelligence Science and Technology at Kyoto University offers a comprehensive and interdisc...
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science at the University of St Andrews offers a comprehensive and rigorou...
The Bachelor's programme in Information Systems Management at Stockholm University offers students a comprehensive educa...
The Bachelor's Degree Programme in Informatics at the University of Zurich provides students with a comprehensive founda...
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Culture, and Information Technology at the University of Toronto is a comprehensi...
The Applied Computer Science Master’s program at Trier University – Environmental Campus Birkenfeld offers a comprehensi...
The International Course in Intelligence Science and Technology at Kyoto University offers a comprehensive and cutting-e...

PhD Information Science programs

phd information-science programs
The Bachelor's Degree Programme in Informatics at the University of Zurich provides students with a comprehensive founda...
The International Course in Intelligence Science and Technology at Kyoto University offers a comprehensive and cutting-e...
The International Course in Social Informatics at Kyoto University offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary educatio...
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Information and Media at Michigan State University offers students a comp...
The Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems at the National University of Singapore is a comprehensive undergraduat...