PhD in Information
Unleash your research prowess and shape the future of information as you work with top data and information science faculty.
Find out how the UArizona PhD is the right program for you:
The University of Arizona PhD in Information prepares students to excel as researchers and thought leaders in academia, government and industry.
Offered on campus, the PhD in Information is typically completed in five years, requiring 54 units for primary work plus 9-15 units for the PhD minor.
The School of Information is committed to creating an inclusive intellectual space for all, irrespective of background or characteristics, and we seek a wide range of students with diverse research interests and experiences, including machine learning, natural language processing, artificial intelligence, virtual/mixed reality, game development, immersive technologies, new media and internet studies, human-computer interaction, digital curation, archival studies and the future of work.
As the state's only member of the iSchools consortium, we foster interdisciplinary understanding, preparing students for advanced information and data careers as professors, scientists, consultants, directors and more.
"The PhD in Information at the University of Arizona offers the perfect union of history, mathematics, programming, causal inference, formalizing language, teaching and logic."
Salena Torres Ashton, PhD in Information '25
The annual application deadline for all students is:
- Fall 2024: January 20, 2024
The iSchool successfully supports all PhD students in securing funding, including full tuition plus a stipend for living expenses, through at least four years of the program.
Offered on campus, the PhD in Information consists of:
- 36 credits of major coursework
- 9 to 15 credits of minor coursework
- 18 dissertation credits
The program includes research methods, graduate seminars, directed research, elective courses, dissertation research, comprehensive exams and dissertation proposal and defense.
RESEARCH AT THE iSCHOOL
Our faculty and PhD students are engaged in research around all aspects of the information sciences without regard for disciplinary boundaries.
Our innovative, interdisciplinary doctoral program prepares students for positions in research-intensive institutions in academic, corporate, nonprofit and governmental fields.
The PhD in Information hosts a diverse mix of interdisciplinary, research-focused students who come from across the U.S. and around the world to study information science at Arizona's iSchool.
Are you ready to shape the future of information?
Learn more about the PhD in Information by contacting us at si_admissions@arizona.edu or begin your application today: