Information Studies (Non-Thesis): Course Work (M.I.St.)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Information Studies (Non-Thesis): Course Work (M.I.St.) cost?

  CAD 6,078 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  McGill Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum (all applicants, regardless of country): a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate studies; unless otherwise specified, a Master's program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in a related area, and a doctoral (PhD) program generally requires a Master's degree in a related area; minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0, or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies (some departments require more). Credentials are assessed for equivalency with a McGill degree. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply || Department admission requirements (https://coursecatalogue.mcgill.ca/en/graduate/arts/information-studies/): Master of Information Studies (M.I.St.): - Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. The applicant must present evidence of academic achievement: a minimum Standing equivalent to a McGill cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0/4.0 or a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years. Note: Courses in library and/or information studies taken before or as part of an undergraduate degree, or such courses taken in a school with a program not accredited by the American Library Association, cannot be accepted as credit toward the McGill M.I.St. - Applicants to graduate studies whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction or from a recognized Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), must submit documented proof of competency in oral and written English prior to admission. Such proof normally comprises the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 6 on the Internet-based test (iBT), with a written score of at least 5 and a reading, speaking, and listening score not less than 4.5, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall band score of 7.5. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English may be asked to demonstrate English-language competency beyond the submission of the TOEFL or IELTS scores. For more information about proof of proficiency, refer to the Admissions section of the School's website. Ph.D. in Information Studies: - Applicants should normally have a master's degree in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent). Master's degrees in other fields will be considered in relation to the proposed research. An applicant with a master's degree in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent) will normally be admitted to Ph.D. 2. An applicant with a master's degree in another field may be considered for admission to Ph.D. 2, but may need to register for courses to upgrade background knowledge in library and information studies. An applicant who holds only a bachelor’s degree from McGill University or an approved institution in Information Studies (or equivalent) in exceptional circumstances may be admitted to Ph.D. 1. The applicant must present evidence of academic achievement: a minimum Standing equivalent to a McGill cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0/4.0 or a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2/4.0 for the last two full-time academic years. [...] || Additional requirements set by the department: The additional requirements for application are currently under review. For the latest information, please see the School's website. ### Application Dates and Deadlines · English: IELTS 7.5; TOEFL iBT 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English proficiency is normally not required if the applicant: has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution in Canada or the United States of America (anglophone or francophone); or has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction; or has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language. Documentation proving the condition must be sent directly to the department, which then waives the requirement. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/you-apply-mcgill/proficiency · Application fee: CAD 143.82, non-refundable - McGill GPS states this as the graduate application fee for Summer 2027; one fee covers up to two applications in the same term; payable by credit card only; GPS offers no application fee waivers; some programs may have additional fees. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-support · Deposit: CAD 1,000 confirmation deposit for International Students in Graduate Non-Thesis Programs, applied to the term of registration; forfeited if the student does not enrol. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/new-students/deposits