MS in Information Sciences

Completion of a bachelor's degree or an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the higher education authority in the country where the degree is earned

We require one scanned or electronic transcript uploaded to the online application for all undergraduate and/or graduate programs in which you have received a degree.

You will be asked to respond to the following questions based on your exploration of the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) website, as well as your own reflection on your academic abilities, experiences, and personal qualities. You are encouraged to compose your essay in a Word document and then copy-and-paste it into the essay field. What are the critical issues in the field of information? What are your aspirations in the field of information? Based on your understanding of the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI), how will a UMSI education help you reach your aspirations? What would you contribute to the UMSI community and to the field as a whole?

Three (3) letters of recommendation Recommendations should be written by people who can provide substantive letters - people who know your work, abilities, and personal qualities, who have supervised you, and who can speak to your potential for successful graduate study.

How have your background and life experiences, including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges, motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan? Please see the online application for further details. The Personal Statement should be one to two (1-2) pages double-spaced.

Please upload a copy of your current resume with your online application.