DePaul University International Study Center

DePaul University is a well-respected and academically challenging university with a focus on inclusivity, personalism, and professionalism. Here is a place where equal importance is placed on community spirit and individual student success – ensuring you gain the confidence to find your place in this innovative city.

Achieve Academic Excellence:

• Ranked #151 National University (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
• Faculty have industry experience and help students to understand real-world issues in their areas of interest. For example:
• Students conduct research and project-based work experience through coursework and faculty mentorship

Imagine Your Future in Chicago:

• 30+ Fortune 500 company locations in Chicago/Illinois, the 3rdlargest city in the USA
• 350+ organizations recruit at DePaul annually
• 98% of largest publicly held companies
• 75% of largest privately held companies
• Build connections with top Fortune 500 leaders through DePaul’s network in and outside of classes
• Gain hands-on experience through internships and partnerships with industry professionals
• 63% of all undergraduates complete at least 1 internship

Innovative Student Experiences:

• Dreihaus College of Business includes professional centers for student experience, including
• Entrepreneurship Center
• Center for Sales Leadership
• Center for Hospitality Leadership
• 20 research labs within the College of Computing & Digital Media to support learning in computing, gaming, data mining, and more
• Cinespace is a 10,000 square-foot soundstage, located in the same as Dick Wolf’s Chicago Fire franchise, FX’s Fargo, and Fox’s Empire
• All students are required to complete an experiential learning course in settings outside the classroom, which may include an internship, community-based service learning, a group-based project, or other activities

Undergraduate:

• Direct Admit​:
• TOEFL (iBT): 80
• IELTS: 6.5 overall
• Pearson PTE: 53
• Duolingo: 115
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted​
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 2.75

Graduate:

• Direct Admit: CDM - Computing-Related Degrees:
• TOEFL (iBT): 80 overall (no subscore below 17)
• IELTS: 6.5 overall
• Pearson PTE: 53
• Duolingo: 115
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted​
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 3.0

• Direct Admit: CDM – Other Programs:
• TOEFL (iBT): 80 overall (no subscore below 17)
• IELTS: 6.5 overall
• Pearson PTE: 53
• Duolingo: 115
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted​
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 2.5

• Direct Admit: KGSB:
• TOEFL (iBT): 80 overall (no subscore below 17)
• IELTS: 6.5 overall
• Pearson PTE: 53
• Duolingo: 115
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted​
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 3.0 (2.5 for Business Analytics)

• Direct Admit: All Other Programs:
• TOEFL (iBT): 80-96
• IELTS: 6.5-7.5
• Pearson PTE: Varies
• Duolingo: 110-130
• Pearson Versant: Not Accepted​
• GPA (4.0 Scale): 2.5

For additional information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!