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Life at DePaul
DePaul University is considered to be a ‘college town’, i.e. an entire Chicago city in itself. It is a private, not-for-profit university accredited by recognised organisations and associations, including the American Chemical Society, the American Bar Association and more.
Over 175 graduate programs are on offer in diverse areas, including applied mathematics, accountancy, business, information and technology, biological sciences and data science. All courses are spread across 10 colleges and schools and are taught by experts in their fields.
Small class sizes, with a 15:1 student to faculty ratio, benefit students a great deal to work and learn closely with professors and peers. Ranked as one of the best national universities, the University graduates are highly sought by renowned employers; therefore, a high employability record of 93% among graduates can be observed.
Students can choose to study at two campuses – either Lincoln Park or Loop campus. Over 22,000 students choose to study at DePaul. In addition, there are plenty of opportunities for students to benefit from internships through the University’s partners. DePaul connects it’s students with access to over 120,000 alumni in the Chicago area alone.
The University premises have everything that one needs in a student life – basic amenities, comfortable housing, student organisations, recreation facilities and athletics. Over 350 organisations are open for students to partake in.
DePaul University offers various exciting graduate programs for its students. They include:
The MS in Data Science, offered by the College of Computing and Digital Media, teaches students advanced technical and analytical skills to meet the challenge of big data analytics. The degree prepares the next generation of leaders in data science who can analyze massive amounts of data and extract information from complex data sources. The curriculum emphasizes technical proficiency and practical experience, and provides students with advanced skills in data mining, statistics, machine learning, and big data processing.
The graduates work at Allstate, Amazon, BMO Harris Bank, Deloitte, Facebook, GE Capital and, IBM. The average reported salary for the 2016 CDM Data Science graduates was USD 90,000.
This program gives students the tools to understand existing financial models in quantitative and mathematical contexts. Offered jointly by the College of Computing and Digital Media and the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business students will understand business and technical perspectives, and develop the following skills:
DePaul’s Master of Science in Computational Finance is a Department of Homeland Security STEM-designated program. STEM designation is granted to programs that produce graduates educated in science, technology, engineering and/or math who help support U.S. economic competitiveness and growth. This program is a STEM-designated program, which can qualify the international students to extend their post-graduation stay in the United States.
The following are some of the distinctions achieved by DePaul University in recent times:
An international internship or training program can propel the students’ career in an increasingly competitive job market. Participating in an international internship will provide them with an unparalleled opportunity to broaden their network of professional contacts, gain international business experience, build professional and personal skills, learn a new language and/or experience a new culture, and even see the world.
Students can also complete an internship as part of a DePaul study abroad program. They can also earn academic credit, build career skills, and gain experience all in an international work setting. The
opportunities vary by program and student skills.
Former students have worked in public relations in London, Parliament offices in Dublin, finance in Mexico, hospitality in Switzerland, and non-governmental organizations associated with the European Union in Leuven.
The Career Center hosts a variety of job and internship fairs, welcoming top employers from Chicago and beyond to DePaul who are seeking candidates from all educational and work experience backgrounds. Students can join any one of the career fairs and connect with the employers that inspire them and learn about job or internship opportunities offered by companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations.
The University’s career advising services help students with the following:
Events and job fairs
The University’s alumni can attend the Career Center’s quarterly career development events and workshops. Alumni may also participate in the annual job and internship fairs, where employers seek candidates from all educational and work experience backgrounds.
DePaul University’s Schools and Colleges include:
Students can pursue communication studies including media and cinema studies, multicultural, organizational, and relational communication; digital communication; health communication; sports communication; journalism; or public relations and advertising.
CDM offers students a collaborative education where technology, artistry and business intersect. CDM is organized into three schools:
The College offers degree programs in bilingual/bicultural education; counselling; curriculum studies; early childhood education; educational leadership, and world language education.
The DePaul College of Law’s health law and intellectual property programs are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.
LAS offers about 27 graduate degree programs.
College of Science and Health (CSH)
CSH provides multiple graduate programs in the areas of biology, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science, health sciences, mathematics, neuroscience, nursing, physics and psychology.
Known for its highly structured program and set in a world-renowned theatre city, the School has earned a reputation as a standard of excellence in American professional theatre training.
The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business prepares students to be leaders by frequently updating its programs to keep pace with the dynamics of global business.
Graduate applicants are those who have completed or are in the process of completing the equivalent to a United States bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, either in the United States or abroad, and are welcome to apply to a graduate or professional program of study. The programs offered by DePaul University includes MA, MS, MFA, PhD, LLM and JD.
Each graduate program establishes its own application and admission standards. The deadlines may differ from program to program even within the same department.
In order to review degree options and ensure compliance with the application requirements of the students’ chosen specific program, students are required to visit the website of the graduate college they are applying to.
More about the graduate admission process…
ISS is committed to providing quality advising services to international students and scholars at DePaul University.
Academic support services exist to help students make adequate academic progress, or, when they can’t do that because of circumstances out of their control, by pointing them to systems and processes that help them overcome life hurdles.
University Counseling Services helps remove barriers to learning by providing various services. They are student-centered, has a developmental approach, and assist students in defining and accomplishing personal and academic goals, thus maximizing their potential to benefit from the academic environment and experience.
UCS also provides crisis services to all the enrolled, degree-seeking DePaul students.
Providing Access Through Holistic Support (PATHS)
PATHS is career-focused program offered by the Office of Multicultural Student Success to rising sophomores at DePaul University. All PATHS participants are provided the opportunity to engage staff in one-on-one conversations focused on career discernment; enroll in a two-credit career exploration and discernment course; attend career field trips; and receive weekly e-newsletters informing students about career exploration activities offered on campus. Participants will also have an opportunity to create a career portfolio.
Find out more about the support services offered by the University here…
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