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At
the University of Washington Information School, we educate the innovators and
leaders of the library and information world, helping develop the skills needed
to play a critical role in any knowledge-intensive industry. Libraries are
evolving and the way they serve the public is rapidly changing. The iSchool’s
Master of Library and Information Science not only provides the practical
skills to advance a career and the confidence to make bold decisions, it
elicits the essential skills to connect, communicate effectively, and be a
changemaker in the community.
The MLIS program is designed to prepare students for
employment at an array of organizations and companies. In the beginning,
students focus on foundational technology and library science principles, with
an emphasis on the values of diversity, inclusion and social justice.
After completing the core requirements, students dive into
elective offerings such as knowledge organization, Indigenous systems of
knowledge, children’s and young adult literature, design thinking, and
information ethics and intellectual freedom. Students explore experientially
and customize their learning with research, directed fieldwork and independent
study.
All of this is aided by vision and mission-based
student learning outcomes that guide us as we educate students to be
inquisitive critical thinkers who challenge assumptions and guide others in the
strategic and ethical use of information in society.
Students immerse themselves in the MLIS program either on
campus or online, working independently on their own schedule. Regardless of
format, residential and online students take the same courses and earn the same
Master of Library and Information Science degree. Learn more about these degree
options as well as the statistics for graduation rates and length of time to
degree for each program mode.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Library and Information Management
Degree
MLIS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
At
the University of Washington Information School, we educate the innovators and
leaders of the library and information world, helping develop the skills needed
to play a critical role in any knowledge-intensive industry. Libraries are
evolving and the way they serve the public is rapidly changing. The iSchool’s
Master of Library and Information Science not only provides the practical
skills to advance a career and the confidence to make bold decisions, it
elicits the essential skills to connect, communicate effectively, and be a
changemaker in the community.
The MLIS program is designed to prepare students for
employment at an array of organizations and companies. In the beginning,
students focus on foundational technology and library science principles, with
an emphasis on the values of diversity, inclusion and social justice.
After completing the core requirements, students dive into
elective offerings such as knowledge organization, Indigenous systems of
knowledge, children’s and young adult literature, design thinking, and
information ethics and intellectual freedom. Students explore experientially
and customize their learning with research, directed fieldwork and independent
study.
All of this is aided by vision and mission-based
student learning outcomes that guide us as we educate students to be
inquisitive critical thinkers who challenge assumptions and guide others in the
strategic and ethical use of information in society.
Students immerse themselves in the MLIS program either on
campus or online, working independently on their own schedule. Regardless of
format, residential and online students take the same courses and earn the same
Master of Library and Information Science degree. Learn more about these degree
options as well as the statistics for graduation rates and length of time to
degree for each program mode.
Admission Requirements
28 Jan 2026
2 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Yes. We offer information sessions year-round. Most recruiting events occur during autumn quarter. The schedule of events can be found on our website.
The only requirement to apply to the MLIS graduate program is a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. We do not require that applicants have a bachelor's degree in a specific area or that they take specific prerequisite courses.
The MLIS program admits applicants each year for Autumn entry. For most application cycles, we have four rounds of review. Details regarding the application cycle can be found on our website. We do not admit students for Winter or Spring admission.
We aim to have 70-80 in each cohort, online and residential. Therefore, about 150 new MLIS students will start in the autumn. We normally establish waitlists if needed, for both online and residential and admit people through the summer as space becomes available. For the last several years, we’ve received between 500 and 550 applications.
The only requirement to apply to the MLIS program is a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. We do not require that applicants have a bachelor's degree in a specific area or that they take specific prerequisite courses. Applicants to the Law MLIS program must have a JD (law degree) from an American Bar Association approved law school.
Master of Library and Information Science
Seattle Campus, Seattle, United States
24 monthsProgramme duration
60,543 USDTuition Fee/year
28 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
1Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Library and Information Management
Degree
MLIS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
At the University of Washington Information School, we educate the innovators and leaders of the library and information world, helping develop the skills needed to play a critical role in any knowledge-intensive industry. Libraries are evolving and the way they serve the public is rapidly changing. The iSchool’s Master of Library and Information Science not only provides the practical skills to advance a career and the confidence to make bold decisions, it elicits the essential skills to connect, communicate effectively, and be a changemaker in the community.
The MLIS program is designed to prepare students for employment at an array of organizations and companies. In the beginning, students focus on foundational technology and library science principles, with an emphasis on the values of diversity, inclusion and social justice.
After completing the core requirements, students dive into elective offerings such as knowledge organization, Indigenous systems of knowledge, children’s and young adult literature, design thinking, and information ethics and intellectual freedom. Students explore experientially and customize their learning with research, directed fieldwork and independent study.
All of this is aided by vision and mission-based student learning outcomes that guide us as we educate students to be inquisitive critical thinkers who challenge assumptions and guide others in the strategic and ethical use of information in society.
Students immerse themselves in the MLIS program either on campus or online, working independently on their own schedule. Regardless of format, residential and online students take the same courses and earn the same Master of Library and Information Science degree. Learn more about these degree options as well as the statistics for graduation rates and length of time to degree for each program mode.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Library and Information Management
Degree
MLIS
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
At the University of Washington Information School, we educate the innovators and leaders of the library and information world, helping develop the skills needed to play a critical role in any knowledge-intensive industry. Libraries are evolving and the way they serve the public is rapidly changing. The iSchool’s Master of Library and Information Science not only provides the practical skills to advance a career and the confidence to make bold decisions, it elicits the essential skills to connect, communicate effectively, and be a changemaker in the community.
The MLIS program is designed to prepare students for employment at an array of organizations and companies. In the beginning, students focus on foundational technology and library science principles, with an emphasis on the values of diversity, inclusion and social justice.
After completing the core requirements, students dive into elective offerings such as knowledge organization, Indigenous systems of knowledge, children’s and young adult literature, design thinking, and information ethics and intellectual freedom. Students explore experientially and customize their learning with research, directed fieldwork and independent study.
All of this is aided by vision and mission-based student learning outcomes that guide us as we educate students to be inquisitive critical thinkers who challenge assumptions and guide others in the strategic and ethical use of information in society.
Students immerse themselves in the MLIS program either on campus or online, working independently on their own schedule. Regardless of format, residential and online students take the same courses and earn the same Master of Library and Information Science degree. Learn more about these degree options as well as the statistics for graduation rates and length of time to degree for each program mode.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
Domestic (Out of State)
International
Scholarships
Scholarships
Value
30% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jan 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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