ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Joining DePaul as an International Student
You will need to meet both academic and English language requirements to study at DePaul University. Speak to a member of our team to find out more.
If you meet the academic requirements of the University and the higher English language requirements below (or speak English as a first language), you can apply directly to an undergraduate degree program.
- IELTS: 6.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (no subscore below 17)
- Duolingo: 115
- PTE: 53
- GPA: 2.75
Graduate Students
If you meet the academic requirements of the University and the higher English language requirements below (or speak English as a first language), you can apply directly to a graduate degree program. Please note that you must include an external credential evaluation with your application.
| TOEFL iBT / IELTS | GPA | |
| College of Computing and Digital Media | 80 (no subscore below 17) / 6.5 (also 115 Duolingo / 53 PSE) | 3.0 for School of Computing: Artificial Intelligence, Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Game Programming, Health Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Systems, Network Engineering and Security, Software Engineering 2.5 all other programs |
| Kellstadt Graduate School of Business | 80 (no subscore below 17) / 6.5 (also 115 Duolingo / 53 PSE) | 3.0 all programs except 2.5 for Business Analytics MS |
| College of Communication | 96 (no subscore below 22) / 17 (also 130 Duolingo) | 2.5 |
| College of Education | 96 (no subscore below 22) / 7.5 (also 130 Duolingo) | 2.5 |
| College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 96 / 7.0 (also 125 Duolingo) | 2.5 |
| College of Science and Health | 96 (80 for Math degrees) / 7.0 (6.5 for Math degrees) [also 125 Duolingo (115 for Math degrees)] | 2.5 |
| School of Continuing and Professional Studies | 96 / 7.0 (also 125 Duolingo) | 2.5 |
| School of Music | 80 (no subscore below 17) / 6.5 (also 115 Duolingo / 53 PTE) | 2.5 |
2024 ADMISSIONS WAIVERS
GRE scores waived if normally required for the degree programs.
