The future is information. The time is now.

Our multi-disciplinary school holds one-of-a-kind graduate programs, an undergraduate minor and courses for the UBC’s Bachelor of Media Studies. We are one of the top-ranked schools in the world for graduate education in library and information management.

At the UBC School of Information, our programs prepare you for a variety of careers that matter in tomorrow’s information society. As an iSchool with an Arts perspective, we are known for our exceptional student experience and engagement with our extended community of industry partners.

Apply

Join the UBC School of Information, and become a part of the next generation of inspiring information professionals.

Each of our programs has specific application deadlines, see below to find out when you should submit your application to the UBC School of Information.

Program Assessment
Our programs are evaluated on an ongoing basis. View our statistics on their duration, employment data and more.
Highlights
work

Get practical experience with real-world opportunities

public

Award-winning faculty and research collaborations with industry partners around the world.

event_available

Flexible programs with full and part-time options and flexible start dates.

Featured News

View All Newsarrow_right_alt

Celebrate UBC Giving Day by donating to iSchool initiatives

 
For UBC Giving Day on April 3 this year, we encourage you to donate to our initiatives and support the future of the information professions.

Congratulations to the 2024 UBC iSchool Graduating Awards Winners!

 
With 2024 coming to a close, the UBC School of Information would like to recognize and congratulate the successful recipients of our Graduating Awards from our May and November 2024 graduating cohorts, as listed below. A special thank you to the

Welcome Dr. Alexander Ross to the UBC School of Information!

 
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alexander Ross will be joining the UBC School of Information in January 2025 as an Assistant Professor in Indigenous Information Studies. Dr. Ross completed his PhD at the University of Toronto's Faculty of
View All Newsarrow_right_alt