Ph.D. in Information Sciences

Our faculty's work defines the field and puts scholars like you at the forefront of the information society. When you join the iSchool, you'll benefit from the nation's leading school's excellence and reputation in library and information studies. Our interdisciplinary, research-oriented program responds to new social and technological opportunities to produce, disseminate, and access information. Our doctoral students come from various academic backgrounds and professional experiences, creating a collaborative, innovative, and vibrant community of scholars.

The iSchool at Illinois leads the way in shaping the future of information. This success results from a commitment to research, education, engagement, and a long history of innovation. Our School consistently earns recognition as one of the best destinations on-campus and online for professional studies in the information sciences.

Our programs and research address contemporary information issues in data science, human-computer interaction, digital libraries, privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, bio- and health-informatics, information literacy, cultural analytics, youth literature and services, and more.