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Master of Information Science

Shanghai University

  • Shanghai, China
  • 3 years
  • Chinese
  • On campus
  • Master

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Shanghai University campus

About the program

A professional doctorate for professionals in information management, Data and digital transformation, Combining a taught phase with a doctoral thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge in Information Science. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in science and environment.

Career outcomes

  • Information management
  • Data analysis
  • Digital transformation
  • Knowledge management
  • Libraries
  • Archives and technology services

Curriculum

  • Two phases. Taught phase of six modules: Critical and Contemporary Issues
  • Introduction to Research in Practice
  • Literature Review in Your Specialism
  • Research Methods
  • Methodology and Methods in Your Specialism
  • And Research Proposal. Research phase: supervised original research ending in a doctoral thesis and viva voce examination.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
  • bachelor degree in a relevant field with GPA 2.5 of 4 or above
  • supervisor acceptance for most programmes
  • portfolio for arts
  • HSK 5 for Chinese-taught or an English test for English-taught programmes.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or pre-graduation certificate) relevant to the chosen major; two recommendation letters; research plan; non-Chinese citizen; interviews (telephone and expert committee)

Language tests

  • HSK 180

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year¥29,000 CNY
Application fee¥500 CNY
Deposit_

Program details

CampusShanghai
Faculty or schoolSchool of Cultural Heritage and Information Management
Department_
Teaching languageChinese
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteThe source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2026

    Applications closed

    30 Jun 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.