Master of Science [M.S] (Library and Information Studies)
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
Ranked #238 out of 250 by US News Global Ranking 2022
$8,392 /Yr
CA$11,656 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $8392 (CAD 11656) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Meal | $8910 (CAD 12375) |
| Total Cost | $8910 (CAD 12375) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $7993 (CAD 11101) |
Important Dates
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| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake | |
| Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake | |
- 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
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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.
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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.
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| International Tuition Award | Up to $3,200 per year | Students must be assessed international tuition fees. |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBC Graduate Dean’s Entrance Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| UBC Graduate Support Initiative (GSI) Awards | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,800/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,080/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,440/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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Important Dates
| Program | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| M.B.A | Round 3 Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (11th Mar 2025) Supporting Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake (25th Mar 2025) Admission Decision for Round 3 2025 Intake (25th Apr 2025) Official Documents Submission Deadline For 2025 Intake (30th Jun 2025) Early Bird Application Deadline for 2026 Intake (3rd Sep 2025) Round 1 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake (15th Oct 2025) Admission Decision for Round 1 2026 Intake (6th Dec 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline for 2026 Intake (15th Jan 2026) Admission Decision for Round 2 2026 Intake (7th Mar 2026) |
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| L.L.M | Application and Documents Submission Deadline For September 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2026) |
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No, the University of British Columbia (UBC) does not offer a Master of Science (MS) degree specifically in Human Resource Management.
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You can apply for admission to UBC through their online application portal. You need to fulfill all the admission requirements and submit mandatory documents on the portal. You can check on UBC admissions.