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 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)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04. - 30.06. Further information can be found at: https://www.ibi.hu-berlin.de/de/studium/studiengaenge/fernstudium/interessierte/bewerbungEnrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
- for Master of Arts/Science with admission restrictions: 18.05. - 14.06.2026 - For Master of Education with admission restrictions: 01.06. - 31.08.2026Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04. - 30.06. Further information can be found at: https://www.ibi.hu-berlin.de/de/studium/studiengaenge/fernstudium/interessierte/bewerbungDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04. - 30.06. Further information can be found at: https://www.ibi.hu-berlin.de/de/studium/studiengaenge/fernstudium/interessierte/bewerbung
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
1,850.00 EUR / semester
The enrolment fee is added to the tuition fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
