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Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing

Study Group - DePaul University

USA,Illinois

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 22,920/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75 FREE

Application Fee

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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

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing

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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Not Available
mar 2025		Closed
jun 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,920 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 a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate (Direct Admit, Transfer and Adult Students) Graduate Direct Admit: College of Computing & Digital Media Graduate Presidential Scholarship Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business - Kellstadt Dean’s Scholarship College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Science and Health	Graduate Direct Admit: College of Computing & Digital Media Graduate Presidential Scholarship 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. Selected students will be awarded from $6,000 to $9,000 over six consecutive terms. Students must be enrolled full-time for disbursement. LINK: https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Admission-and-Aid/Pages/TuitionandFinancialAid.aspx Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business-Kellstadt Dean’s Scholarship One-time award for up to 12 courses, with a scholarship awarded per course LINK: https://business.depaul.edu/admission-aid/graduate-admission/Pages/scholarships.aspx College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: One-time award Sustainable Urban Development MS only; based on academic achievement; one-time award; no minimum GPA required. College of Science and Health: One-time award Applied Mathematics MS, Applied Statistics MS, Chemistry MS, and Environmental Science MS only; based on academic achievement; no minimum GPA required.	Undergraduate Direct Admit $15,000 to $31,000 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 Direct Admit: Kellstadt Graduate School of Business $6,000 to $7,800 Kellstadt Dean’s Scholarship (details) 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) College of Liberal Arts and Sciences $12,000 College of Science and Health $12,000

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.

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