OpenFieldDePaul University
DePaul University in Chicago is the largest Catholic university in the United States, celebrated internationally for its Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, Driehaus College of Business, College of Law, and School of Cinematic Arts.
Academic overview & excellence
Founded in 1898 by the Vincentian Order, DePaul University operates two vibrant urban campuses in Chicago: the historic Lincoln Park Campus and the Loop Campus in Chicago's financial and legal center. DePaul comprises ten colleges and schools, notably the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (one of the largest computing colleges in the nation), the Driehaus College of Business (home of the nation's first entrepreneurship center), and the nationally top-ranked Theatre School and School of Cinematic Arts.
Research admissions & criteria
Freshman admission considers high school GPA (average admitted 3.7 unweighted), academic rigor, and optional standardized test scores. Graduate programs require an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. International applicants submit TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (12)
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Cognitive Systems
Cutting-edge curriculum in deep neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and ethical AI deployment in enterprise systems.
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film and Television Directing
Ranked among the top film schools in America, utilizing DePaul's 60,000 sq ft professional production stages at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Intellectual Property and Technology Law
Nationally recognized IP law program based in the Chicago Loop, featuring the Center for Intellectual Property Law & Information Technology (CIPLIT).
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk Management and Cloud Governance
Comprehensive program covering enterprise threat hunting, cloud infrastructure compliance, ethical hacking, and cyber forensics in financial systems.
Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Interactive Media
Top 10 nationally ranked game design program focusing on gameplay mechanics, game physics, narrative design, and virtual reality production.
DePaul Vincentian Service and Leadership Scholarship
Recognizes incoming students with an exceptional record of community service, social justice advocacy, and urban volunteer leadership.
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation
Housed in the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business, connecting students directly with Chicago's 1871 startup tech incubator and venture capital networks.
Master of Science in Biological Sciences and Molecular Biotechnology
Thesis-based master's focusing on recombinant DNA technology, cell signaling cascades, cancer molecular biology, and microbial genetics.
Master of Science in Predictive Analytics and Quantitative Finance
Prepares quantitative analysts for proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, and investment banks in derivatives pricing, algorithmic execution, and risk metrics.
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Human-Computer Interaction and Accessibility
Ph.D. research fellowship exploring assistive technologies, accessible UI/UX for visually impaired users, gesture interaction, and conversational AI.
Urban Environmental Sustainability and Great Lakes Watershed Grant
Investigates urban microplastic runoff into the Chicago River, green infrastructure retention capacity, and community environmental justice in South Side neighborhoods.
Certificate in Healthcare Informatics and Clinical Data Analytics
Post-graduate certificate for healthcare workers on medical database querying, health data security, and predictive patient outcome modeling.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (5)
Dr. Robert L. Manuel
President of DePaul University · Office of the President
Dr. Robert L. Manuel serves as President of DePaul University, spearheading the 'Designing DePaul' strategic transformation to expand healthcare, engineering, and digital media initiatives across Chicago.
Dr. Daniela Raicu
Professor of Computer Science and Associate Provost for Research · Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
Dr. Daniela Raicu directs the Medical Informatics and Image Processing Lab, developing deep learning architectures for pulmonary nodule detection, tumor segmentation, and biomedical data mining.
Dr. Jacob Furst
Professor of Computer Science and Director of Cybersecurity Center · Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
Dr. Jacob Furst co-directs the medical informatics and cyber defense programs, investigating automated vulnerability assessment, secure health network protocols, and multi-modal classification algorithms.
Dr. Bamshad Mobasher
Professor of Computer Science and Director of Center for Web Intelligence · Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
Dr. Bamshad Mobasher is one of the world's most cited researchers in personalized web systems, collaborative filtering algorithms, and ethical fairness in AI recommender systems.
Prof. Patty Martinez
Chair of School of Cinematic Arts and Associate Professor of Screenwriting · School of Cinematic Arts & The Theatre School
Prof. Patty Martinez leads academic programs at the School of Cinematic Arts, mentoring award-winning student filmmakers and directing production collaborations at Cinespace Chicago.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with DePaul University.