Overview

The Bachelor of Library and Information Science from University of the Philippines Diliman, is a four-year program that allows students to:

Develop a broad foundation in library and information science (LIS)

Pursue minor programs within and beyond the School

Design a program of study in preparation for medical school, law school, or other graduate programs

Graduates are able to:

Manage information resources, services, tools, and organizations

Assess information needs and design responsive information services for diverse users and communities

Apply ethical and legal principles in handling information issues faced by individuals, organization, and societies

Appreciate the dynamic relationship between information, technology, and society to develop information systems

Conduct research using LIS tools and concepts towards the expansion of knowledge in the field and develop solutions to information-related problems

Programme Structure

Tracks included:

Librarianship

Archives and Records Management

Information Studies

Informatics and Data Science

Health Information

Legal Information

Digital Humanities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

61

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Credits

138 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Quezon, Philippines

Disciplines

Library Science

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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Other requirements

General requirements

Two written recommendations from former professors or experts in the field;
Duly accomplished application for admission form, including two (2) passport-size photographs;

Marriage contract (for married women applicants);

Certification of English/Filipino language proficiency;

A non-refundable application fee (minimum of P100 for Filipino citizens, P200 for resident aliens, and US$25 for non-resident aliens, depending on the college).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51750 PHP / year

≈ 51750 PHP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

51750 PHP / year

≈ 51750 PHP / year

Living costs

Quezon

Philippines

18000 - 27000 PHP / month

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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Library and Information Science.

Available Scholarships

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