📖Introduction

Emporia State University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields, including business, education, health sciences, and the arts. The university is particularly recognized for its teacher education programs and its role in preparing educators for the region and beyond. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on experiential learning, Emporia State provides students with opportunities for internships, research, and community service, ensuring they graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their careers and make a positive impact in their communities. Through its dedication to academic rigor, community involvement, and a commitment to student success, Emporia State University prepares graduates to be active, informed citizens and leaders in their chosen fields.

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📚About the Program

PhD in Library and Information Management - Information Systems at Emporia State University

The Emporia State University (ESU) Office of Graduate Studies and Research and the School of Library and Information Management (SLIM) jointly administer the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Library and Information Management. The degree is designed to prepare scholars for leadership in teaching, research, and administration in higher education, information organizations, and related fields. The SLIM doctoral program is based on a core curriculum of four foundational courses, four research courses, and four advanced courses in a concentration. In addition, students take a course in teaching and learning in organizations before beginning the guided readings that prepare them for the qualifying exam and subsequent dissertation research. Class meetings for the SLIM doctoral program courses take place at Emporia State University, Emporia campus. Show less
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🏫About Emporia State University

The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, with a notable emphasis on teacher education programs, which are highly regarded regionally and nationally. Emporia State University's strengths lie in its experiential learning opportunities, including internships, research projects, and community service initiatives. These experiences help students develop practical skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on student success, Emporia State prepares graduates to excel in their careers and become active, informed contributors to their communities and society at large. Through its longstanding dedication to academic rigor, teacher preparation, and community involvement, Emporia State University equips graduates to make meaningful impacts in their chosen fields and the broader world.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

652 RMB

Tuition fee:

13,970 USD per year

55,880 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Master's

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters
  • Research proposal

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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