About PhD Program,
UBC School of Information’s Doctor in Philosophy in Library, Archival and Information Studies is a four-year funded program that combines coursework with focused independent study and research. Our students have ready access to faculty members and benefit from unique opportunities at a comprehensive, world-class, research-intensive university.
We designed our PhD program to provide advanced research education for outstanding and highly motivated students who have already obtained a Master of Archival Studies (MAS) degree, a Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) or an equivalent related degree.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Students entering the doctoral program with an approved master’s degree will be required to take a minimum of 24 credits of coursework before achieving candidacy.
Your advisor may recommend additional courses, and you may be required to take courses in the iSchool Master of Library and Information Studies program or the Master of Archival Studies program to provide sufficient background for your research focus.
In addition, we strongly encourage our doctoral students to take graduate-level courses from other UBC departments in their chosen area of research.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Library, Archival, and Information Studies builds on the successful interdisciplinary established at the master’s level.
PhD Funding Coverage,
UBC provides all full-time PhD students with a funding package for the first four years of their degree. The funding package may consist of internal or external awards, teaching-related work, research assistantships, and graduate academic assistantships.
The school strives to support doctoral students in applying for external funding opportunities. Therefore, all students must apply for external funding through UBC Affiliated Awards and the Canadian Tri-Council Agencies during their eligibility period (usually 36 months).
Doctoral students can also apply for paid positions as teaching assistants in master’s classes and as paid research assistants for professors who have funded research projects.
Application Requirement,
Transcripts & Academic Documents
Online Application and Fee
Reference Letters
Statement of Interest
English Language Test
GRE or Other Test Scores
Criminal Record Check
Research Supervisors
Proof of Citizenship
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
- Canadians (and Permanent Residents, Refugees, Diplomats): (CDN) $116.25
- International Applicants: (CDN) $168.25
