About the course

The oldest program in North America, we offer you an experiential learning environment specializing in arts, culture and technology. You?ll join 130 years of graduates with successful careers as librarians, archivists and information professionals. Pratt Institute School of Information?s Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) program prepares students to become librarians, archivists, and other information professionals. We are not only the oldest Library and Information Science program in North America (since 1890) but also the most distinctive. Our work is situated within the context of NYC?s arts, culture, and technology communities, and the vast majority of our courses are offered face-to-face in Manhattan, which adds up to a unique learning experience. Between 2014 and 2020, job titles obtained by MSLIS graduates include: Archivist, Art Digitization Project Manager, Digital Archivist, Digital Asset Specialist, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Emerging Technologies Librarian, Library Director, Metadata Specialist, Photo Archivist, Reference and Genealogy Librarian, Registrar, UX Researcher and Strategist, UX/UI Designer, Young Adult Reference Librarian Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$60,156

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	New York
Spring (January), 2025	New York
Fall (August), 2025	New York
Spring (January), 2026	New York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Pratt Institute

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. The applicant must have a superior scholastic record or otherwise give evidence of ability to perform work on the graduate level and are expected to offer evidence of maturity and leadership potential for the profession. International students must have all transcripts officially translated into English. Both the unofficial and the English translated version must be submitted. Students with a three-year bachelors degree from another country are required to submit a World Education Services (WES). Two letters of recommendation from employers, professors, or others able to judge your potential for graduate study in your specific program. International students whose first language is not English must submit the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. The minimum required TOEFL score is 82 (Internet), IELTS of 6.5, and PTE score of 53. Students who are not international but whose first language is not English must submit the GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 82.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Pratt Institute. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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