DePaul College of Computing and Digital Media

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School of Cinematic Arts

Visual storytellers, taught by professional filmmakers, utilizing the latest tech and a 60,000 sq. ft. facility

School of Computing

Innovative and nationally recognized programs, inspiring teachers, and strong connections with industry

School of Design

Collaboration, critical thinking, research, play, socio-cultural problem solving and community

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film director showing the camera monitor photo by DePaul University/Jeff Carrion

The Hollywood Reporter has named DePaul's School of Cinematic Arts one of the best film schools in the country, rising to 9th place, up two spots from last year. DePaul is the only Midwest school in the Top 10, underscoring the strength of our world-class cinematic education, alumni success, innovative resources, and access to industry opportunities.

The Hollywood Reporter Names DePaul a Top 10 Film School
Two  professors chatting photo by Jamie Moncrief/DePaul University

For the third consecutive year, DePaul and Rosalind Franklin University are providing funding for AI-driven biomedical research to tackle evolving healthcare challenges, with School of Computing faculty collaborating on three new projects.

DePaul and Rosalind Franklin Partner on AI-Driven Biomedical Research
studends standing around a few desks communicatingPhoto by Jim Slife/DePaul University

DePaul University’s game design programs have earned prestigious rankings once again this year. The Princeton Review ranked our undergraduate game program #28 in the nation—up six spots from last year—with the graduate program holding steady at #23. Meanwhile, Animation Career Review ranked our school #11 in the nation and #1 in the Midwest.

Game Design Program Rises in Princeton Review Rankings

Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration

CDM's Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration is an 8,000 square-foot open space where students and faculty come together to ideate and innovate. The center focuses on multidisciplinary professional learning and industry partnerships fueled by emerging technologies and projects dedicated to societal needs and innovation.

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