Roosevelt University

About us

Roosevelt University is a private institution based in the exciting city of Chicago, Illinois.

Studying in this incredible location will give you the American big city experience, as well as access to America’s second largest job market. Chicago is home to several Fortune 500 companies, and there are many internship and career opportunities available to Roosevelt students.

The curriculum offers well over 100 degree majors and around 40 Master’s programs. There is a strong focus on social justice programs, and graduates tend to be well-rounded, socially conscious leaders. Almost 60% of students who study for a degree at Roosevelt University find work within six months of graduating.

Roosevelt’s undergraduate and graduate programs are ranked #81 among regional Midwest universities in the US. It is also recognized as the 4th most ethnically diverse university in the region, which means that you will make friends from all over the world.

Life on campus

The main campus is located in the 32-story Wabash Building, nestled among the skyscrapers of Chicago’s glittering skyline.

The vertical campus includes dormitories; which means you can live, study, and explore the city from the same place. The Wabash Building is just minutes away from several iconic Chicago landmarks, including Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park, Monroe Harbor, South Michigan Avenue, the Shedd Aquarium, and the world famous Field Museum. Chicago’s elevated train system (known locally as the 'L') gives you easy access to the rest of the city and its 100+ neighborhoods.

The city is the perfect place for an international student to experience the excitement of urban American life. Chicago’s streets and neighborhoods will be as inspirational to your learning process as its classrooms and professors. At Roosevelt University, there is a whole new world to experience: inside your mind, and right outside your door.

Academic entry requirements

GPA 2.75 for undergraduate
GPA 2.7 for graduate, but with additional entry requirements for applicants with a GPA below 3.0

English Language requirements

International Year One: from equivalent of TOEFL iBT 45
Pre-Master's: iBT 60 (no official score required)

Graduate admissions tests

No GMAT/GRE required for entry to the Pre-Master's program leading to MS or MPA degrees, or for MBA applicants with GPA 3.0+. GMAT or GRE score required on entry to the Pre-Master's for MBA applicants with a cumulative GPA below a 3.0.

How to Apply:

1. Select a Program

2. Select Start date

3. Register and pay the $95 application fee

What is next:

In 2-3 days, we will contact you to schedule your interview

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Location

50 E Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

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Available courses

Course Name

Start Date

Duration & Tuition

Application fee

International Year: Pathway to a Bachelor's Degree

$95

Pre-Master's Program for MBA, MPA and MS degrees

The Pre-Master's Program offers on-campus MBA preparation, MPA preparation, master's in marketing communications preparation, and HRM master's preparation to international students at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

Designed for International Students

The Pre-Master's Program is for international students who want to study a US master's degree but:

have too low English proficiency for direct entry to a master's degree (TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5)
do not have an official TOEFL/IELTS score
have not taken the GMAT or GRE* (standard US graduate admissions tests)

* The exception is MBA applicants with a GPA range of 2.75-2.9. These students must have a GMAT or GRE score to gain admission to the Pre-Master's Program.

Students are accepted into Roosevelt University through the Pre-Master's Program provided they meet all the University's other academic standards.

See entry requirements for Pre-Master's Program

You will study a combination of English for Academic Purposes classes to advance your English language skills, as well as academic study skills classes, and classes specific to your degree. Your coursework will be determined after your arrival at the International Study Center.

Some classes may include:

Listening & Speaking
Reading & Writing
Grammar
Critical Thinking
U.S. Culture.

Moving on to your MBA, MPA or MS degree

After the Pre-Master's Program, international students can start graduate studies in a business administration, public administration, marketing communications master's or human resource master's degree program.

MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

completion of capstone project: work based on research, work that demonstrates understanding of academic texts, work that demonstrates the ability to speak in a variety of settings and for a range of purposes
formal presentation to accompany capstone project written work.
maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all courses
Complete an exit and English assessment interview

$95

Direct Admission: Bachelor's Degrees

$95

Direct Admission: Master's Degrees

$95

Sheri M.	Teacher Quality	Social Activities	Location
	Personal Attention	Facilities	City Safety
	Roosevelt University is a great school in the city. It stresses the concept of social justice, which makes everyone feel welcome. The professors are generally willing to help their students succeed and there are plenty of clubs for students to get involved in. I am a transfer student and I found it overall relatively easy adjust to the atmosphere of Roosevelt. Roosevelt University is rather costly though.

Connie Hogan	Teacher Quality	Social Activities	Location
	Personal Attention	Facilities	City Safety
	It's great since everything is within walking distance and if not, you can easily hop on the train or a bus and get there.

Alexa Manutii	Teacher Quality	Social Activities	Location
	Personal Attention	Facilities	City Safety
	I had visited Roosevelt University (Downtown Chicago) for only a short time and I gotta say I loved it ! The campus is super clean and the dorms are beautiful they ensure you to feel comfortable. The classroom size are small so you won’t feel like you’re in a class with 1000 students. There so many benefits when you attend Roosevelt University.

Ellene Perez	Teacher Quality	Social Activities	Location
	Personal Attention	Facilities	City Safety
	The school its pretty good and as student Ive had all opportunities to have good grades. The campus doesn't have the best buildings, I think we could have more space for the amount of students. However, the environment its pretty good

Teacher Quality	Social Activities	Location
Personal Attention	Facilities	City Safety
The entire atmosphere is so welcoming. I felt very at home when I stepped on campus for the first time, yet I felt that it was still so full of opportunity. Very comfortable living spaces, wonderful faculty, and excellent facilities.