Library and Information Science - Master [2 Years]
$35,790 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Library and Information Science

  • Master of Library & Information Science at the Louisiana State University​ is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Human Sciences & Education.
  • This university is ranked #98 in National University Ranking by CWUR.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The MLIS at LSU is the only ALA-accredited program in Louisiana and has been continuously accredited since 1931.
  • The MLIS program at LSU is accredited by the American Library Association Committee on Accreditation, with the status of Conditional accreditation. 
  • The Master of Library & Information Science program consists of 36 credits.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $29468 $29468
Health Insurance $2722 $2722
Other Fees $3600 $3600
Total Fees $35790 $35790

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 59 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.