BFA

Theatre Arts: Directing

Learn more about studying Theatre Arts: Directing as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Bachelor's
Duration
4 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
45,030USD
Start date
Jan, Mar, Sep
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What DePaul University says about their program:

The Theatre Arts program curriculum gives you the flexibility to explore a variety of theatrical disciplines, such as directing, arts writing, educational outreach, literary management, arts administration and law.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Official high school transcripts with a GPA of 2.75

Postgraduate academic requirements

Each graduate program establishes its own application and admission standards, and deadlines. Pathway GPA requires a 2.3 to 2.75 GPA; Direct Entry requires a 2.5 to 4.0 GPA

English proficiency

Undergraduate

TOEFL 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17 or IELTS Academic 6.5

Graduate

TOEFL score of 80 (ibt) with all section scores at 17 or higher, or an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Duolingo English Test score of 115 and above, or a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53.

Documents required

Undergraduate

Application & fee
Essay
Letter of recommendation
SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
Official Transcripts
English proficiency test

Graduate

Application & fee
Essay
Letter of recommendation
Resume
GMAT/GRE Scores
Official Transcripts
English proficiency test
External credential evaluations are required for graduate students and should be completed by providers certified by Education Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE), Educational Perspectives; or One Earth International Credential Evaluation. Also, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and the Colleges of Communication and Education accept World Education Services (WES) credential evaluations.

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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition
from US$43,665 to $45,030 per year
Graduate tuition
from US$16,680 to $34,380 per year

Funding

Global Gateway Program Scholarships

Undergraduates are eligible for multiple scholarships when they apply to DePaul University’s Global Gateway Program.

For level GGP (3-, 4-, or 5-Quarter)

- **Amount:** US$5,000 to US$15,000 per year - **Requirements:** $9,000 for 3.0 to 3.49 GPA / $12,000 for 3.5 to 4.0 GPA. Scholarships automatically renewable for 3 years, provided student maintains good academic standing (2.0 GPA).

For Direct Admission

- **Amount:** US$15,000 to US$24,000 per year - **Requirements:** Scholarships automatically renewable for 3 years, provided student maintains good academic standing (2.0 GPA).

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What is the cost of living near DePaul University?

Category	Cost (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$2,407Range: $2,000 to $3,500
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,694Range: $1,375 to $2,200
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$186Range: $91 to $320
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$63Range: $40 to $100
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$68Range: $35 to $100
Monthly public transport pass	$75Range: $75 to $120
Monthly grocery basket	$219Range: $104 to $354
Coffee shop drink	$6Range: $4 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$17Range: $15 to $20
Gym membership	$71Range: $20 to $170

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for DePaul University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements