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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

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75

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 17 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jun 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 2024, Jun 2024, 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

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    22920

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    19000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Undergraduate
    Direct Admit
    $15,000 to $24,000 Provider DePaul

    Graduate

    Scholarships for Computing and Digital Media College Graduates: DePaul University offers the Presidential Scholarship for students applying to the Computing and Digital Media College. The scholarship ranges from $6,000 to $9,000 USD.

    To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

    English Score: Minimum 6.5 in IELTS/ 80 in TOEFL (no subscore below 17)/ 53 in Pearson PTE/ 115 in Duolingo
    GPA: Minimum 3.0

    Note: DePaul accepts a 3-year degree (NAAC A) from India for Postgraduate programs.

    We have attached flyer for your reference. Please share this information with your students who may be interested in applying for the March 2025 intake. We are excited to welcome applicants to DePaul University and hope that the available scholarships will provide valuable support.
     

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