Information Science (ISCI-MPS)
Cornell University · Ithaca, United States
About this programme
The information science master of professional studies (IS MPS) is an interdisciplinary master’s program in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. Information science examines the interplay between people and technology: exploring how computing systems intersect with human values, culture, and interaction. Information science involves designing, building, and critically examining technologies to understand its real-world social, cultural, and economic impacts.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Computing
- Tuition
- $73,946 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Fall
Entry requirements
All Graduate School requirements , including the Two letters of recommendation Personal statement Academic statement of purpose Resume or CV An online interview is required. Once the application is submitted applicants will receive a link to the interview and this must be submitted by the application deadline. The GRE test is not accepted. English Language Proficiency requirement for all applicants Note: The M.P.S. program requires the following minimum scores: TOEFL iBT Speaking: 24 or above Reading: 20 or above Listening: 15 or above Writing: 20 or above IELTS Academic An overall band score of 7.0 or higher with a speaking section score of 8.0 Applications will not be reviewed if the minimums in all sections are not met for either the TOEFL or IELTS test. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed. It is recommended English proficiency tests are taken and sent to the Graduate School no later than October 30 to meet the fall application deadline. Second choice field applications are not accepted. Change of program petitions are not accepted by the information science M.P.S. program. Admissions
Visa
- Visa required
- F-1 Academic Student
- Application fee
- USD 185 (MRV application fee)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- AAUW International FellowshipsFully funded · Deadline November each year
- Fulbright Foreign Student ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically February-October
- Hubert Humphrey Fellowship ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically May-August
- Boren FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 2027-01-20
- P.E.O. International Peace ScholarshipPartial funding · Deadline 2026-12-15