ADVANCED DEGREES
 

OF SUCCESS.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT DEPAUL

JOIN OUR 

GLOBAL COMMUNITY 

OF ACHIEVERS.

Here, the best come together to excel.

Here, you connect with distinguished

professors and accomplished alumni.

Here, academic excellence connects 
with up-to-the-minute practice in a 
world-class city.

Here, we don’t just study — we get out

there and get it done.

HERE, WE DO.

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CHICAGO

Chicago is a global city — home

to over 30 Fortune 500 companies

and more than three million people

from around the world. Here,

DePaul students engage with their

community both within and beyond

the classroom. DePaul’s connection

to Chicago will be one of your

greatest assets as a student. 

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OUR COLLEGES

DePaul’s programs offer a blend of in-depth study and practical experience,

with opportunities to combine disciplines to tailor your education to your

unique needs. And, because DePaul is known internationally for academic

excellence, our reputation will enhance yours.

COLLEGE OF COMPUTING AND DIGITAL

MEDIA (CDM)

Organized into three schools—the School of

Cinematic Arts, the School of Computing,

and the School of Design—CDM offers a wide

range of practical and cutting-edge programs

and can quickly respond to market demands.

You’ll get the right mix of theory and practice

needed to apply critical and creative thinking to

new fields and become a leader in a constantly

evolving world. 
Web: cdm.depaul.edu
Email: admission@cdm.depaul.edu

KELLSTADT GRADUATE SCHOOL

OF BUSINESS (KGSB)

Kellstadt develops real-world business

sense in tomorrow’s leaders. Industry-savvy

and experienced faculty will teach you how

to turn cutting-edge business theory into

action. At DePaul, your MBA or MS program

is exactly that—yours. KGSB offers the MBA

in three flexible formats to suit your personal

needs and professional goals and an array of

specialized master’s degree options so you

can learn the relevant and pragmatic business

knowledge you need to advance your career.
Web: kellstadt.depaul.edu
Email: kgsb@depaul.edu

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION

Located in one of the top media and advertising

markets in the world, DePaul’s College of

Communication brings outstanding professors

and experienced professionals into the

classroom, providing an education that is both

practical and theoretically based. Graduates

go on to successful careers in corporations,

universities, agencies, media outlets, nonprofit

organizations and government offices. 
Web: communication.depaul.edu
Email: gradcom@depaul.edu

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH (CSH)

COLLEGE OF LAW

CSH combines innovative curricula, cutting-

edge research, expert advising and state-

of-the-art facilities to prepare you for a wide

range of ever-changing and growing career

opportunities. You’ll benefit from DePaul’s

extensive connections to Chicago’s vast

scientific, medical, technological, health

care and policy organizations. Our faculty

members come from some of the world’s

finest institutions and are as dedicated to their

students as they are to their areas of expertise.
Web: csh.depaul.edu
Email: graddepaul@depaul.edu

DePaul’s College of Law challenges and

engages students in a range of degree

programs that provide comprehensive

instruction in legal theory and policy and

integrate practical skills training. The college

brings together students, faculty, staff

and alumni committed to serving the legal

profession in ways that enhance the social,

economic, cultural and ethical values of the

local and global communities. 
Web: law.depaul.edu
Email: lawinfo@depaul.edu

Visit go.depaul.edu/graduateprograms to find your program and college.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 

AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (LAS)

When evaluating our graduates, employers

say the same thing: DePaul graduates are

among the best-prepared teachers, leaders

and counselors. DePaul’s College of Education

offers programs for professional educators and

individuals interested in changing careers. Our

long-standing relationships with  employers—

schools, learning labs, and counseling

centers—connect you to job opportunities in

Chicago and Illinois. 
Web: education.depaul.edu
Email: edgradadmissions@depaul.edu

By joining theory with real-world experience,

our LAS programs give you the skills to

meet the challenges of working and living

in a dynamic, global environment. Whether

you plan to pursue a traditional field or

choose an educational path that blends many

disciplines, DePaul prepares you to succeed—

professionally and personally—in a complex

world. 
Web: las.depaul.edu
Email: graddepaul@depaul.edu

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (SCPS)

SCPS serves working professionals in

diverse fields who want to combine practice

with theory, thought with action, and prior

experience with new learning. 
Web: scps.depaul.edu
Email: scpsgrad@depaul.edu

THE THEATRE SCHOOL

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The School of Music at DePaul University

combines the rigor of a highly valued education

with the practical experience critical to

success as a performer and musician. Faculty

are both experienced educators and  acclaimed

performers, composers and conductors

with strong ties to some of Chicago’s

most prominent music  and performance

institutions. Our location allows our students

to take advantage of Chicago’s opportunities

for hands-on experience, networking and

advancement. 
Web: music.depaul.edu
Email: musicadmissions@depaul.edu

Utilizing an intensive learning-by-doing

training approach, The Theatre School has

exemplified a standard of excellence in

American professional theatre training for

more than 90 years. With a faculty composed

of industry professionals and a legacy of

working alumni, The Theatre School is a

cornerstone of the theatre community in

Chicago and beyond. 
Web: theatre.depaul.edu
Email: theatreadmissions@depaul.edu

OUR COLLEGES

DePaul’s programs offer a blend of in-depth study and practical experience,

with opportunities to combine disciplines to tailor your education to your

unique needs. And, because DePaul is known internationally for academic

excellence, our reputation will enhance yours.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH (CSH)

CSH combines innovative curricula, cutting-

edge research, expert advising and state-

of-the-art facilities to prepare you for a wide

range of ever-changing and growing career

opportunities. You’ll benefit from DePaul’s

extensive connections to Chicago’s vast

scientific, medical, technological, health

care and policy organizations. Our faculty

members come from some of the world’s

finest institutions and are as dedicated to their

students as they are to their areas of expertise.
Web: csh.depaul.edu
Email: graddepaul@depaul.edu

DePaul’s College of Law challenges and

engages students in a range of degree

programs that provide comprehensive

instruction in legal theory and policy and

integrate practical skills training. The college

brings together students, faculty, staff

and alumni committed to serving the legal

profession in ways that enhance the social,

economic, cultural and ethical values of the

local and global communities. 
Web: law.depaul.edu
Email: lawinfo@depaul.edu

Visit go.depaul.edu/graduateprograms to find your program and college.

ACADEMIC DEGREES

With 10 graduate colleges and schools and more

than 175 graduate and doctoral degree programs,

DePaul offers the breadth and depth you need

for a graduate education that prepares you to

meet all your personal and professional goals.

For detailed information on the specific programs

offered by each college, visit go.depaul.edu/

graduateprograms.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
 

DePaul operates on the quarter system. 
 

Fall Quarter:   September – November
Winter Quarter:   January – March
Spring Quarter:  March – June
Summer Quarter:  June – August
 

*Summer is optional. The College of Law

operates on a semester calendar.

SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
 

One of the most important investments

you will ever make is in your graduate

education. Help with the cost of

graduate school varies depending

on the program to which you apply.

Please contact your college of interest

for information about college-specific

financial aid options, graduate

assistantships and scholarships. 
 

TUITION RATES
 

Graduate school tuition varies

based on your academic 

program. Visit go.depaul.edu/

tuition for the most up-to-date 

tuition rates.

BY THE NUMBERS
 

#1

DePaul is the nation’s

largest Catholic university.

Graduate enrollment accounts for 33%

of the total university enrollment.

DePaul’s 15:1 student-to-faculty

ratio lets students connect with

professors.

In fall 2021, 21,670 students—including 7,106

graduate students—called DePaul home.

Our diverse students come from

all 50 states and 114 countries.

33%

15:1

114

21,670

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

TO ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.
 

EXPLORE
 

Want to know more? Contact the

college that interests you—we would

be delighted to talk with you. Find

your program at go.depaul.edu/

graduateprograms.
 

When you are ready to apply, visit

go.depaul.edu/apply to start 

your online application.
 

APPLY
 

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS
 

Each graduate program sets its own

admission requirements. In addition,

applicants with international university

credits must submit the following:
•    Course-by-course evaluation from

      one of the following companies:
      -    Educational Perspectives
      -    Educational Credential Evaluations
      -    One Earth International Credential  

            Evaluations
•    Proof of English proficiency (if

      applicable). Most programs accept

      TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo.
 

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
 

APPLICATION DEADLINES
 

Application deadlines vary by program.

For more details, find your program at

go.depaul.edu/gradadmission.

DePaul offers conditional admission to

applicants in select disciplines whose

level of English proficiency is lower than

stated admission requirements.  For

more information, visit go.depaul.edu/

conditional.

CAREER AND ALUMNI

There are no clearer measures of

a college’s value than the demand

for and success of its graduates. 

92%

companies recruit DePaul

students each year.

of recent graduate-level alumni

are employed, pursuing another

degree or not seeking.

400+

Our graduates receive more than just a degree. They also become

part of our alumni community, opening the door to an unparalleled

network of potential mentors, colleagues and employers.

DePaul alumni network

120,000+

70,000+

201,000+

Alumni in the Chicago area

Alumni across the nation

and around the world.

MEET KHANH LIEN

Vietnam

 “I always loved the idea

of studying at a university

with an urban setting and

active environment like

Chicago. Chicago provides

many career opportunities

for students to explore.

DePaul University has

strong diversity in its

student body and includes

students from all around

the world. I enjoyed making

friends from various

backgrounds and learning

more about the world.”

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