OpenFieldMaster of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) Publishing Practicum
Two-year ALA-accredited master's curriculum combining information retrieval, open metadata schema, digital repository curation, and scholarly book dissemination.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 overall with minimum 7.0 per skill.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of intent, resume, and academic writing sample.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate assistantships offering CAD $14,000 per academic year
- Application fee
- CAD $135 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $6,500 (domestic) / CAD $16,200 (international) per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Alberta Press - Scholarly Publishing Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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