Information (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

The Information (MS) at The University of Arizona Global is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2027.

About Information (MS)

The Masters of Science in Information (INFOMS) provides a course-based degree targeted at future information professionals.

Through highly interdisciplinary curriculum, community interaction opportunities, and emphasis on information engagement, the MS in Information program aims to produce generations of information professionals and researchers who have the knowledge, skill, and ability to collaborate across disciplines to solve real-world information problems and address grand information challenges of today and the future.

The School of Information (iSchool) is well positioned to provide world-class graduate education in many of the sub-disciplines of Information. In particular, our faculty has expertise to support graduate education in Information Ethics, Intellectual Property Rights, Information and Social Network Analysis, Computational Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, as well as Biodiversity and Ecological Informatics. The iSchool is actively engaged in collaborative research in other departments around the University of Arizona as well as other U.S. and international universities and research institutes.

This program is completed with 30 units.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Information (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

a bachelor's degree from an accredited school/institution.
a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Undergraduate preparatory courses in basic principles of mathematics, probability and statistics, and programming methodology.

Please complete this online application for admission to the Graduate College with the required application fee. As part of the online application, you are required to submit the following materials.

Unofficial transcripts from ALL higher education institutions attended (this includes ALL institutions attended including community colleges). Undergraduate preparatory courses should include basic principles of mathematics, probability and statistics, and programming methodology
Unofficial proof of English proficiency - official scores will be sent directly to the university - International students only who do not hold a degree from an American university.
Current resumÃ© or curriculum vitae (CV) in the "Supplemental Questions" section
A 750-1000 word Statement of Purpose
Provide email addresses and contact information for two recommenders in the â€˜Letters of Recommendation' section. Letters of recommendation must be uploaded by the recommenders by the application deadline. Letters of recommendation uploaded past the deadline will not be considered.

The University of Arizona's Institution Code is 4832 and is chosen upon registration for tests such as the TOEFL. Typically within two weeks of the test date, score results are sent electronically to the university and will appear in your GradApp.

Please email official e-Transcripts to [email protected] directly from the institution or mail one official transcript to the following address (do not send to the Graduate College).

School of Information
The University of Arizona
Harvill, Room 409
1103 E 2nd St.
Tucson, AZ 85721

Standardized Tests

No Standardized tests required.

Funding Opportunities

Financial support will be based on an evaluation of the applicant's potential to become qualified information professionals or effective researchers in Information. Input to this process will include prior coursework and grades, letters of recommendation; and research/artistic/professional products such as papers, substantive works, or significant contributions to software systems. Please see the iSchool's Graduate Funding webpage for information and deadlines.

Admissions Deadlines

Admission Deadlines:

Fall Semester: February 1

Spring Semester: September 15

International Admission Deadlines:

Fall Semester: February 1

Spring Semester: September 1

***International Applicants: Per immigration regulations, students admitted to a graduate program must enroll in a total of 9 units, of which 6 of those units must be courses taught in-person and only 3 online units may be used toward full-time enrollment. For questions regarding enrollment, please contact the School of Information ([email protected]) for assistance.***

International Conditional Admission

International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Information (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Information (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Information (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson