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Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing Study Group - DePaul University Study Group - DePaul University, USA

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USD 22920

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing at DePaul's School of Cinematic Arts is a highly selective program designed to cultivate a filmmaker’s voice through a rigorous filmmaking curriculum. Students will be educated in every discipline involved in the filmmaking process, as well as the business facets of the film industry, enabling them to be best prepared for a career in the industry following graduation. Graduates of the program will emerge with a rich portfolio, including numerous original short films and a complete significant thesis film.

DePaul was recently named a top film school by both The Hollywood Reporter and Variety for giving students real-world opportunities to work on Chicago’s film and television sets. Students have access to unparalleled resources including a dedicated 32,000 square foot production space at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, the second largest production studio in North America and home to over thirty major Hollywood productions including Empire, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and more. Students also have access to state-of-the-art camera gear, including Alexa, Amira and Red Cameras, as well as a fully stocked Grip Truck and other production vehicles.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, Mar 2025, Jun 2024, Jun 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    22920

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
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    19000 Per year

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    Scholarships

    University Level Program Initial Scholarship Amount Years 2-4 Scholarship Provider
    DePaul University Undergraduate Direct Admit $15,000 to $31,000 $15,000 to $31,000 DePaul
    Transfer $10,000 to $20,000 $10,000 to $20,000
    Adult Students $10,000 $10,000
    Graduate Direct Admit: College of Computing & Digital Media Graduate Presidential Scholarship: $6,000 to $9.000
    Specific degrees: Animation MS, Artificial Intelligence MS, Business Information Technology MS, Computer Science MS, Cybersecurity MS, Data Science MS, Digital Communication and Media Arts MA, Film and Television MS, Game Programming MS, Health Informatics MS, Human-Computer Interaction MS, Information Systems MS, Software Engineering MS
    3.0 cumulative GPA or higher to be considered.
    No need for a separate application. The scholarship is awarded at admission. This
    merit-based scholarship cannot be combined with any other institutional aid. (details)
    Selected students will be awarded from
    $6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms. Students must be enrolled full- time for disbursement.
    Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business $6,000 to $7,800: Kellstadt Dean’s Scholarship Amount depends on GPA (2.0 and above)
    2.0 to 2.69 GPA: $500 per course (up to $6,000 total scholarship)
    2.7 and above GPA: $650 per course (up to $7,800 total scholarship) (details)
    One-time award for up to 12 courses, with a scholarship awarded per course
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $12,000: Sustainable Urban Development MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time award; no minimum GPA required. One-time award
    College of Science and Health $12,000: Applied Mathematics MS, Applied Statistics MS, Chemistry MS, and
    Environmental Science MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time
    award; no minimum GPA required.
    One-time award

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