List of library science schools

Information science (often termed as library and information science) is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information. Most professional library jobs require a professional post-baccalaureate degree in library science as a basic credential but this varies widely in different countries. There are also bachelor's, associate, and certificate programs in library science, which provide formal training of paraprofessional library workers, library technicians, and clerks—as well as preparation for graduate study in library science. A library school is an institution of higher learning specializing in the professional training of librarians. there are 64 American Library Association-accredited Library science programs in Canada and the United States and , 12 UK institutions offering CILIP-accredited programmes.

Australia

Charles Sturt University, multi-campus Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia Open Universities Australia, online RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia

Bangladesh

East West University National University, Bangladesh Noakhali Science and Technology University University of Rajshahi University of Dhaka

Brazil Alagoas, Federal University of Amazonas, Federal University of Bahia, Federal University of Brasília, University of Ceará, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Federal University of São Paulo, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Federal University of

Canada Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Dalhousie University McGill University Montreal, University of University of Ottawa Toronto, University of Western Ontario, University of

France Ecole nationale supérieure des Sciences de l'Information et des Bibliothèques

Germany Berlin School of Library and Information Science Cologne University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Potsdam Hanover University of Applied Sciences Hochschule der Medien Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur/HTWK) Technische Hochschule Köln University of Applied Sciences Hamburg

Hungary Eötvös Loránd University

India

Aligarh Muslim University Andhra University Assam University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Banaras Hindu University Bangalore University Bundelkhand University Delhi University Dibrugarh University Gauhati University Goa University Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya Indian Statistical Institute (DRTC) Indira Gandhi National Open University Jadavpur University Jiwaji University Jodhpur National University Mangalore University Nirwan University Jaipur Mizoram University Netaji Subhas Open University North Bengal University North-Eastern Hill University Pondicherry University Rabindra Bharati University SNDT Women's University Tata Institute of Social Sciences University of Burdwan University of Calcutta University of Kalyani University of Madras University of Mysore Vidyasagar University Central University of Gujarat

Indonesia

University of Indonesia Indonesia Open University Airlangga University Brawijaya University University of Bengkulu Diponegoro University University of Malang Padjadjaran University

Iran Al-Zahra University Allameh Tabataba'i University Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Kharazmi University Razi University Shahed University Shahid Beheshti University Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz Shiraz University Tarbiat Modares University University of Isfahan University of Tabriz University of Tehran

Ireland Dublin Business School University College Dublin Ulster University

Israel Bar-Ilan University

Kenya Moi University Mt. Kenya University Kenyatta University Technical University of Kenya Kisii University

Nigeria Delta State University, Abraka Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Ahmadu Bello University Babcock University University of Ibadan University of Ilorin University of Maiduguri University of Nigeria, Nsukka Nnamdi Azikiwe University Tai Solarin University of Education Federal University of Technology, Minna Abia State University Uturu Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Madonna University, Okija Ambrose Alli University Imo State University, Owerri Lead City University, Ibadan University of Benin Kogi State University, Anyigba Benson Idahosa University, Benin City Taraba State University, Jalingo Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina Bayero University Kano Federal University Dutse, Jigawa

Pakistan University of the Punjab, Lahore The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur University of Sargodha, Sargodha University of Peshawar, Peshawar University of Karachi, Karachi University of Balochistan Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak University of Sindh, Hyderabad Minhaj University, Lahore Superior University, Lahore Sarhad University, Peshawar

Peru Pontifical Catholic University of Peru National University of San Marcos

Portugal University of Lisbon University of Coimbra University of Porto

Singapore Nanyang Technological University

South Korea Chung-Ang University Ewha Womans University Kyonggi University Keimyung University Yonsei University Pusan University Daejin University

South Africa Cape Town, University of Department of Knowledge and Information Stewardship Durban University of Technology Department of Information and Corporate Management Fort Hare, University of Department of Library and Information Science Johannesburg, University of Department of Information and Knowledge Management KwaZulu-Natal, University of Information Studies Limpopo, University of Department of Media, Communication and Information Studies Pretoria, University of Department of Information Science South Africa, University of Department of Information Science Walter Sisulu University Western Cape, University of Department of Library and Information Science Zululand, University of Department of Information Studies

Spain Facultat d'Informació i Mitjans Audiovisuals (Universitat de Barcelona): founded at 1915 as Escola de Bibliotecàries.

Sri Lanka University of Kelaniya

Sweden Borås, University of

Taiwan Fu Jen Catholic University Department of Library and Information Science National Chengchi University Graduate Institute of Library, Information and Archival Studies National Chung Hsing University Graduate Institute of Library and Information Science National Taiwan University Department of Library and Information Science National Taiwan Normal University Graduate Institute of Library and Information Studies Tamkang University Department of Information and Library Science

United Kingdom In the UK CILIP (the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) accredits university courses for professional qualification. This is a list of CILIP accredited institutions in the UK. Unless otherwise specified, the accredited courses are at Masters level. Aberystwyth University Coleg Llandrillo (FdA Library and Information Management, and BA (Hons) Library and Information Management) Cranfield University Glasgow, University of Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester, University of Robert Gordon University Ulster University Sheffield, University of Strathclyde, University of University College London West of England – Bristol, University of

United States