Department of Advertising
Master of Science degree in Advertising
Admissions and financial assistance
The Department of Advertising typically admits between 15 and 25 students each Fall for an M.S. graduate degree in Advertising. These students come from a variety of undergraduate degree programs and from places all over the world.
At this time, the Department is able to offer a tuition waiver and a small stipend for a limited number of students who are typically assigned teaching assistant responsibilities.
Admission to graduate study in Advertising requires completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree in an accredited institution of recognized standing, along with the following requirements:
- The required method of applying is online through the Graduate College Web site. (NOTE: Use the "Create Account" box the first time you visit the application page.) Graduate College admissions
- Completed applications are due January 15.
- Applications are accepted for fall admission only.
- GRE or GMAT exam scores are required for all students. Scores should be sent from the testing center to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This is done electronically using institution code number 1836 and program office code 00.
- The Department of Advertising requires non-native English-speaking applicants to show evidence of English proficiency, which is provided by a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Minimum scores for TOEFL (international students only):
253 (CBT), 102 (IBT), 610 (PBT) and IELTS greater than 6.5. - Transcripts from all universities that you have attended should be sent to the Department of Advertising.
- Three letters of recommendation are required.
- A Statement of Purpose is required.
NOTE: Information regarding the submission of letters of recommendation and Statement of Purpose can be found on the electronic application.
These Web sites may also be of help to applicants: