Bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate institution
GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Grade of B or better on an advanced modern language course (other than English) beyond the standard two-year college language learning sequence, or the equivalent score on a language placement exam

Two letters of recommendation: At least one of the two letters must be written by a professor with whom you have worked, preferably in a class related to international studies. Both recommenders should address your:

writing abilities,
analytical skills,
motivation and readiness for graduate study,
ability to do independent work, and
ability to see a project through to completion.

Statement of Purpose: 3-5 pages, double spaced that describes the following: how this program will further your academic and professional goals, DePaul faculty you would like to work with, your primary research interests, and a thesis topic you would like to pursue. Your proposed thesis topic and associated research interests should be explained in as much detail as possible. Our selection committee takes the statement of purpose seriously and will look for evidence that you are prepared for a rigorous thesis-driven program.

DePaul University requires that all students earn at least 80 (ibt) with no section lower than 17 on the TOEFL exam to be considered proficient