About PhD Program,
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Science at IU Bloomington is one of the oldest, continuously running information science doctoral programs in the nation. Our mission is to train the next generation of information scientists—professionals who want to understand, predict, and advance the ways in which people use information systems and communication technologies.
We welcome students from all over the United States and world. Most plan to enter academia. Our alumni have worked at institutions such as the University of North Carolina, UCLA, the University of Hawaii, Kent State University, and the University of Alabama. Other graduates go on to work for organizations like NASA, the Langley Research Center, and Oracle.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The Luddy graduate admission committees will consider students who have a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree. Applicants should have a minimum of a 3.0 (B) or higher GPA. Many doctoral applicants have a GPA of 3.5 (B+) or above.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All completed applications reviewed by the admissions review committee are considered for financial awards which the Luddy School may be offering. If you are admitted, the admit letter will detail the financial award, if any. Every year we have limited funds to distribute. The majority of our master’s students receive no funding. Some students find part-time employment to help offset the cost of their education, to gain experience in their field of study, or simply to earn some money. Ph.D. students receive an appointment as an Assistant Instructor or Research Assistant stipend, tuition fee remission, health insurance, and a travel allowance.
Application Requirement,
If you have questions about your applicaiton, email GoLuddy@iu.edu.
- CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose, also called Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation
- GRE Official Test Scores, optional (Academic History)
- TOEFL/TOEFL at Home Edition/ IELTS, or Duolingo (for non-native English speakers)
- Transcripts
- Program Specific Materials
- Portfolio required for all HCI applicants (upload in Program Materials section)
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
The non-refundable application fee is $70
