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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation (STEM)

Study Group - DePaul University

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 45,195/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 23,799 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation (STEM)

Program Overview

The Animation MFA is the premiere degree of the DePaul graduate Animation program. It’s designed for students who are interested in creating original animated films and artwork as their main vocation, and is the terminal degree in the field.

The DePaul Animation MFA program is centered around a fall-through-spring single project model, in which students are closely mentored by faculty. During the first year students spend the majority of their time working on a film they complete under the tutelage of one of the two Animation MFA Co-Chairs, Amy Lockhart and Jacob Ciocci. They also choose MFA Faculty Mentors from our full-time faculty, who regularly consult with them on their projects. Students are helped to develop a personal vision and push the limits of their abilities and the potential of animation as an expressive medium.

During their second year, students begin work with one of the MFA Co-Chairs on their MFA Thesis Project, and assemble their MFA Thesis Committee for regular feedback. The program uses the cohort model, so students will work alongside their peers throughout their degree. Animation MFA students also receive rigorous training in the history, critical artistic issues, and fundamental principles that are necessary for animation artists. The degree is intended for those with undergraduate degrees in Animation, Film, Art, Graphic Design, Illustration and other visual art areas.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
mar 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 45,195 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - DePaul University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - 17 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

University

Level

Program

Initial Scholarship Amount

Years 2-4 Scholarship

Provider

DePaul University

Undergraduate

Direct Admit

$15,000 to $31,000

DePaul

Transfer

$10,000 to $20,000

Adult Students

$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

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.