DePaul University

Global Maestro proudly features DePaul University, the nation's largest Catholic university and a dynamic engine of learning anchored in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. Consistently recognized for its strong teaching, exceptional value, and Top 20 rankings in fields like Entrepreneurship, Film/Media, and Theatre (The Hollywood Reporter, U.S. News & World Report), DePaul embodies its Vincentian mission to prioritize practical education and serve the needs of a diverse, urban community. Operating across two major Chicago campuses (Lincoln Park and The Loop), DePaul offers students an unparalleled internship advantage, with over 60% completing at least one internship before graduation. Partner with Global Maestro to secure your application to this prestigious university, where academic rigor is directly connected to real-world professional opportunity in one of the world's great business and cultural centres.

DePaul’s Defining Pillars: Chicago as Classroom and Vincentian Purpose

DePaul’s unique identity is founded on its twin commitments: leveraging the vast resources of its urban setting and living out its Catholic, Vincentian mission of compassion and service.

Global Leader in Applied Professional Fields

DePaul excels in fields that benefit directly from its metropolitan location, ensuring graduates are immediately workplace-ready.

Business and Entrepreneurship: The Driehaus College of Business, including the highly-ranked Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation and is consistently ranked among the Top 20 schools nationally for Entrepreneurship, offering strong ties to Chicago’s corporate and startup ecosystem.
Media and Creative Arts: The Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) and The Theatre School are nationally renowned. CDM is a pioneer in Game Design and Cinematic Arts, while The Theatre School is one of the nation’s oldest professional training conservatories, boasting notable alumni in film and Broadway.
The “Chicago Quarter”: All first-year students participate in the Chicago Quarter (CQ) program, which uses the city itself as a dynamic learning environment, immersing students in Chicago’s history, culture, and social challenges.

Academic Excellence and Teaching Priority

DePaul maintains academic excellence through dedicated faculty and a commitment to accessible, student-focused learning.

Teaching-First Faculty: DePaul’s faculty prioritize teaching, with over 97% of classes taught by professors (not TAs) and an average class size of only 22 students, ensuring a personalized, high-engagement academic experience.
Commitment to Inclusion: Guided by its Vincentian tradition, DePaul has a strong focus on social mobility and supporting first-generation college students, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment reflective of the global city.
Research for Societal Impact: While prioritizing teaching, DePaul encourages faculty research that is applied to real-world problems, supporting local communities and influencing civic life in Chicago.

The DePaul Campuses: The City is Your Quad

DePaul’s unique structure spans two distinct, high-value locations within Chicago, offering a blend of traditional campus life and urban immersion.

Lincoln Park Campus: This beautiful, traditional campus offers classic collegiate quads, residence halls, and recreational space, providing a supportive, community feel in one of Chicago’s most coveted neighbourhoods.
The Loop Campus: Located in the heart of Chicago’s Central Business District, this campus houses the Business, Law, and Computing schools, placing students directly next to the Financial District, cultural institutions, and thousands of internship sites, making the city their extended classroom.
Alumni Network: DePaul has a powerful, local alumni network of over 118,000 alumni in the Chicago area alone, providing unparalleled mentorship and career connections in major corporations, finance, tech, and the arts.

Global Maestro’s Application Support: Your Urban Advantage Strategy

Gaining entry to this highly valued, urban-focused university requires an application that highlights your professional ambition, cultural engagement, and commitment to service. Global Maestro is your expert partner.

Targeted Course Selection: We provide specialized guidance on competitive fields such as Film & Television, Financial Management, Computer Science, and Theatre Arts, ensuring your application demonstrates a clear connection to Chicago’s industry needs.
Location-Specific Essays: We assist you in crafting compelling essays that articulate how you will leverage Chicago’s unique resources (e.g., internships in The Loop, cultural scene in Lincoln Park) to enhance your studies and career path.
Experiential Learning Focus: Global Maestro advises on positioning your extracurriculars and experiences to demonstrate a readiness for the internship-heavy, applied learning model that defines a DePaul education.

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