The Master of Science in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies admits students with the following prerequisites:
A bachelor's degree with evidence of strong intellectual and writing skills.
Preference of minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale.
Previous study and/or experience in refugee and forced migration, though not required.
Evidence of a strong interest in pursuing a career related to human rights, refugee, migration, health, policy, academy, and forced migration.

Official undergraduate transcript showing the completion of a bachelor's degree.
3. Two letters of recommendation written by work supervisors and/or faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic and/or professional achievements. One letter should be from a person familiar with your academic work.
4. Resume or curriculum vitae.
5. Personal Statement (500 words per prompt, approximately 2,000 words total) that address the following:

Why do you want to apply to DePaul's Refugee and Forced Migration Studies program?
Describe your academic background and how it relates to the Refugee and Forced Migration program.
Describe any personal or professional experience working with refugees or refugee-related issues.
What would you like to do with this degree?
If your GPA falls below 3.0, please explain your academic history and how you plan to be successful in a graduate-level program.
6. Writing sample (academic writing of approximately 2,000 words)
7. Applicants may be asked to provide additional supplemental materials or to interview should the admissions committee require it.

Students educated outside the United States must present proof of English proficiency. The college requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 however the refugee and forced migration admission committee prefers TOEFL scores of at least 96. A minimum 7.5 on the IELTS may be submitted for this requirement. gpa - 2.5