Overview

Information Science at the University of Maryland is an interdisciplinary field, drawing from other areas of study such as computer science, management, social science, education, and the humanities, but with a focus on individual and institutional users of information and their information needs.

Students at Information Science at the University of Maryland will:

gain the knowledge and the skills for creating information systems, resources, and services

address society’s pressing needs in a variety of contexts and in a variety of private and public sector positions, ranging from financial services to healthcare; from information technology to consulting; and from education to cultural institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Science

Information Organization

Statistics for Information Science

Object-Oriented Programming for Information Science

Database Design and Modeling

Organizations, Management and Teamwork

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-20 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Business Information Systems Software Engineering View 830 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application

We strongly encourage you to apply by the early action deadline to receive priority consideration for admission, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs. Applications must be completed online.

Non-refundable application fee of $75

Two letters of recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required for a completed application: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.

Official copy of your high school transcripts

Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)

Activities and awards list or resume

Essay

Tuition Fee

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International

38690 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19345 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

38690 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19345 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9888 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4944 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for College Park

1676 - 2838 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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