Program Overview

PhD in Information Studies

The PhD in Information Studies is a research-intensive program that offers a flexible curriculum and immersive mentorship with world-class faculty. The program prepares students to become high-quality, high-impact researchers, scholars, and teachers.

Program Overview

The program's curriculum offers flexibility to tailor coursework and explore research interests. The degree requirements include committees and annual reviews, coursework and plan of study, qualifying procedures, proposal and dissertation defense.

Admissions & Funding

The program welcomes applications from interested candidates regardless of their field of study. A master's degree is not required to apply. The program seeks individuals who are dedicated to creating new forms of information systems, committed to exploring human and technological principles, energized by a vision of a diverse society, and appreciative of the importance of preserving and disseminating information.

Research at the iSchool

The program tackles the greatest challenges facing today's modern information society, including understanding the complexity of information, discovering principles and processes for managing its massive scale, and exploring ways to leverage it to enhance lives.

PhD Requirements

The program requirements include:

• Committees & Annual Review
• Coursework & Plan of Study
• Qualifying Procedure
• Proposal & Dissertation Defense

What Do We Look For?

The program looks for individuals who:

• Are dedicated to creating new forms of information systems that can augment human and organizational capabilities.
• Are committed to exploring the human and technological principles and processes that underlie information complexity.
• Are energized by a vision of a diverse society where access to relevant information is not a luxury, but a requirement.
• Are appreciative of the importance and challenge of preserving and disseminating information on the human cultural record.

Our Vision & Values

The School of Information is committed to making a positive difference in people's lives through excellence in research, teaching, and public engagement. The core values underpin the efforts to shape the field of information for human and social benefit.

About The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the US and is located in one of the sunniest and most vibrant cities in which to live and work: Austin, TX. The university is one of the world's premier research universities.