We seek highly committed candidates with the academic preparation, motivation and experience to undertake a flexible and rigorous program of study. While no specific background or major is required, candidates with strong liberal arts background would be ideal candidates to the program.

International students (those who were educated outside of the U.S. and/or require an F1 visa) must take additional steps to be considered for admission. Please visit the International Admission page for exact information. The minimum TOEFL requirement is 590 (paper test) or 96 (internet test) with all section scores at 22 or better or an overall band score of 7.5 on the IELTS.

Statement of Academic Purpose (SAP): An essay of two or more pages explaining your academic goals, and how the courses you have chosen will help you reach those goals. In addition to the narrative discussion of your goals, please state them in a concise list. At least two of your goals must be drawn from the IDS Learning Outcomes, which address general competencies in academic performance.
Proposed List of Courses (LOC) from DePaul's Course Catalog
IDS List of Courses (LOC) Form
IDS List of Courses (LOC) Instructions
LOC FAQ
Two letters of recommendation. In order to determine if an applicant is qualified for his or her proposed program of study, the IDS Program may request additional letters from faculty or administrators of undergraduate or graduate departments in which the applicant was previously enrolled.
Admission interview and course consultation. GPA - 2.5