Academics

​​​​​At DePaul University, we offer more than 130+ undergraduate majors, 170+ graduate programs, and the region's premier English Language Academy. DePaul's rigorous academic programs are taught by professors that work in Chicago, and provide real-world experiences in the classroom. Explore the more than 300 majors offered on the Undergraduate Majors and Graduate Programs webpages.

DePaul University Colleges & Schools 

  • Driehaus College of Business

  • College of Communication

  • Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media

  • College of Education

  • College of Law

  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

  • College of Science and Health

  • School of Music

  • School of Continuing and Professional Studies

  • The Theatre School

English Language Academy (ELA)

The region's premiere English language program features intensive instruction and a diverse student population. The English Language Academy (ELA)​ is a full-time intensive academic language program focused on the language and academic skills used in degree programs.

The Intensive English Program (IEP)​ is a full-time, non-credit certificate program. New students receive a thorough English proficiency evaluation to ensure proper level assignment. Students entering the Intensive English Program should have at least low-intermediate English skills. Classes for this program meet for 18 hours each week.

DePaul University offers conditional admission​ to qualified applicants in select disciplines. Students that are conditionally admitted will first attend ELA to study English before enrolling in their academic program. You can read more about conditional admission based on applicant type here​.