DePaul University has entered into a variety of relationships with other educational institutions to provide enhanced learning opportunities for students.
American University in Paris
DePaul and The American University of Paris (AUP) are partnering to offer an innovative two-year program leading to an MBA from DePaul’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and a M.A. in Cross-cultural and Sustainable Business from AUP.
Catholic Theological Union
With permission, upper-level students in Catholic Studies and Religious Studies may elect to complete courses at the Catholic Theological Union.
College of DuPage (CoD)
DePaul’s College of Computing and Digital Media has a 2+2 agreement with CoD for students to combine CoD’s Associate of Applied Science degrees in either Computing and Information or Cybersecurity and Defense with DePaul’s Bachelor of Science in either Cybersecurity or Network Engineering and Security. The agreement provides a pathway for students to complete their undergraduate degree in four years, with two at CoD and the remaining years at DePaul.
Hainan Normal University (HNU), Hainan Province, China
DePaul’s College of Education and HNU partner to offer a joint Bachelor of Science in Early Education. Students complete three years in China, including designated DePaul courses, and complete their senior year in residency at DePaul.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Through a five-year joint program between DePaul and the Illinois Institute of Technology, students may earn a degree in physics from DePaul and degree in engineering from IIT, with a concentration in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering. Students may also earn a degree in chemistry from DePaul and a degree in Chemical engineering from IIT.
IIT/Chicago Kent College of Law
Students in DePaul’s College of Law may pursue courses in specialized areas of legal study at IIT/Chicago Kent College of Law.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Students in DePaul’s College of Law may pursue courses in specialized areas of legal study at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Midwestern University Chicago College of Optometry
Through a partnership with Midwestern University, DePaul students may apply for early, conditional acceptance to the College of Optometry in order to pursue the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree.
NorthShore University Health System
DePaul offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Nurse Anesthesiology in conjunction with NorthShore University Health System’s School of Nurse Anesthesia in Evanston.
Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine
DePaul has partnered with the Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine in North Chicago to provide numerous degree program offerings, including accelerated options for DePaul undergraduates seeking degrees in medicine, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, physical therapy, pathologist’s assistant and physician’s assistant.
Rush University
In conjunction with the Department of Health Systems Management in the College of Health Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business of the College of Commerce offers a joint MBA/MS (Master of Science in Health Systems Management) degree program.
University of Illinois Chicago Law School
Students in DePaul’s College of Law may pursue courses in specialized areas of legal study at University of Illinois Chicago Law School.
Study Abroad Opportunities
DePaul partners with a substantial number of institutions around the world to provide a wide variety of study abroad options for students. Information about those agreements can be found on the Study Abroad website.