Congratulations!
The Department is very pleased to have offered you admission to the Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS)! We hope that you plan to join our community of learners and scholars in Spring 2027.
Calendar
Our terms are run according to the University’s Academic Calendar. This is where you will find when a term starts and ends, the deadline for add/drop, and when grades will be posted.
Weekly Question and Answer Sessions for newly-admitted MS students
Do you have questions about the MSIS program or the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems?
Join us on Wednesdays, from 8:30 am to 10 am (Eastern), from October 14 through November 18, 2026.
No reservations needed, simply join us at https://pitt.zoom.us/j/93054683783 with any questions that you might have!
Visas and more
International Students: All of your visa and immigration questions can only be answered by Pitt's Office of International Services.
Before your degree program starts:
STEM Programs: Both the MSIS and the MST programs are STEM programs.
In-person classes: Our academic programs are residential – meaning that most classes are offered in-person on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus. It is required that you be in Pittsburgh and attend classes in-person throughout your program of study.
Length of Program: The MSIS program requires 36 credits for graduation; the MST program requires 37 credits. Most students complete their program within 3-4 terms (Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring).
Admissions Conditions: Your admissions letter may state that you are required to complete a college-level mathematics, statistics and/or programming course in addition to your graduate course requirements. If you feel that you have successfully completed a course addressing any of these conditions, you can petition to waive the requirement by submitting a course description/syllabus (in English) of the previously taken course and a copy of the transcript with the grade earned in the course to the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems (DINS) at dins-info@pitt.edu. You will receive an email from the Department regarding their decision in about 5 business days after all required documents have been submitted.
English Proficiency Coursework: At the time of admission, we noted if you have to take English language coursework to enhance your reading, speaking, and comprehension skills in English (if you’re an international student). You will automatically be enrolled in the required course.
Advisement Hold: The University places an “Academic Advisement Hold” on all student accounts each term – including new students. For Spring 2027, we will remove this hold and assign advisors for new students by December 1, 2026. After this hold is lifted and your advisor is assigned, you will be able to enroll in classes for Spring Term 2027.
Tuition: You can find tuition rates on the University's website. Please note that current academic year rates and fees are listed. If tuition rates/fees change, you will be notified.
Financial Support: MS student have many types of financial support opportunities:
- Our school hosts a data-science program in partnership with Coursera and anticipates a need for teaching/course management positions for the coming years. The position openings are posted on Pitt's HR jobs site.
- Research faculty in DINS may use MS students on their research projects as hourly workers. Or, you could work in one of the research labs or computing/data centers across campus. Student hourly positions are available on Pitt's HR jobs site.
- DINS Student Awards are presented each Spring Term. These awards and scholarships are made possible thanks to donors to the Department, and they recognize the achievements of students at the undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels. We provide more information at: Awards and Scholarships | Department of Informatics and Networked Systems | University of Pittsburgh
Some very helpful resources:
Master of Science in Information Science program
Details about the 36-credit MSIS program, including required courses and electives.
Home | Graduate Studies (pitt.edu)
Includes events and support resources for Pitt's graduate student population.
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If you have any questions, or need more information than is provided above, please don’t hesitate to contact our Department staff at DINS-info@pitt.edu