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 University of Arizona PhD in Information is the right program for you:
"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 '26
The next application deadline for all students is:
- Fall 2027: December 5, 2026
Applications are currently open.
The College of Information Science 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 at the U of A main 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 COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE
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 the University of Arizona's College of Information Science.
Are you ready to shape the future of information?
Learn more about the PhD in Information by contacting us at infosci-grad@arizona.edu or begin your application today: