PhD in Information Science

The College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) at Drexel University offers a prestigious PhD program in Information Science, designed to cultivate world-class researchers and experts.

Key Highlights:

  • Collaborative Research: Students work closely with faculty advisors to define research topics, master research skills and become experts in their fields.
    • Please visit our Faculty Directory and our Research site to explore the diversity of our faculty and to learn about their research. You will need to select a faculty advisor when applying (see below).
  • Diverse Faculty Expertise: Faculty members hold PhDs in various disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, library and information science, computer science, engineering and mathematics.
  • Interdisciplinary Environment: The Information Science Department fosters interdisciplinary research at the intersection of information, technology and people.
  • Research Centers and Institutes: Drexel hosts interdisciplinary research centers and labs, providing additional mentorship and scholarly engagement opportunities.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: The PhD program covers information science, data science and human-centered computing.
  • Career Opportunities: Graduates pursue careers in academia, industry, administration and policy-setting.
  • Vibrant Location: Located in central Philadelphia, Drexel offers a dynamic urban environment with access to numerous universities and cultural institutions.

Explore our Program Overview and view published doctoral dissertations at Drexel Libraries for more insights into the PhD in Information Science.

Take the First Step

We strongly encourage you to research our faculty and select a faculty advisor with whom you would like to work.

Include this information and why you chose this faculty member when you complete the essay portion of your application.

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