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Library and Information Science Humboldt University Berlin

Degree
Master of Arts (Library and Information Science)
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Berlin

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Library Science
  • Documentation Science
  • Information Science

Focus

Management of Libraries and Information Facilities, Electronic Publishing, Copyright and Library Law, Information Management, Inventory Development and Indexing, Knowledge Management and Knowledge Representation, Library Education and Information Literacy: Licenses and Electronic Media, Information Management, Library Construction, Equipment and Technology, Science and Library Infrastructure

Target group

The distance learning programme leads to a specialist qualification for high-level tasks in library, information and documentation facilities. It is aimed both at people who want to gain further qualifications in the library, information and documentation area and at people who are looking to work in this area.

Annotation

Subject to a registration or selection procedure; The application period is from 1 April to 30 June.

Required practical experience: One year of qualified professional activity after your previous professionally qualifying graduation in a field conducive to the degree course (not necessarily library/information, but also e.g. in the field of education, IT, science or management)

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

see at https://hu.berlin/master

Lecture period

  • Summer semester 2026: Lecture-free / academic holidays: 1 May 2026, 14 May 2026, 25 May 2026
  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 13.02.2027Non-lecture period: 12.10.2026 (dies academicus)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Tuition fees

Tuition fees

1,850.00 EUR / semester

The enrolment fee is added to the tuition fees.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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