BA Communication, Media and Theatre
at NEIU Chicago, Chicago

Public University
College of Arts and Sciences

BA Communication, Media and Theatre
at
NEIU Chicago
Overview

Northeastern Illinois University offers BA Communication, Media and Theatre to Indian students. It is university's flagship course. The duration of the course at the university is 4 years. While choosing this university, students must pay the tuition fee and living expenses required. To pursue this course, students will have to pay annual tuition fee of USD 23,085 (INR 2,215,929). In addition, students will have to bear the living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. On the average, the cost of attending BA Communication, Media and Theatre at Northeastern Illinois University is around USD 10,742 (INR 1,031,125). Indian students must appear for the following exams and obtain the minimum scores required: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹21.94 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
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Course Level	UG Degree

BA Communication, Media and Theatre

Table of contents

Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Highlights
Scholarships

BA Communication, Media and Theatre
at
NEIU Chicago
Fees

The Northeastern Illinois University BA Communication, Media and Theatre fees includes first year tuition fee and cost of living for international students. The first-year tuition fee is around USD 23,085 (INR 2,215,929). In addition to tuition costs, international students must manage their living expenses such as housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at USD 10,742 (INR 1,031,125). The Northeastern Illinois University cost varies depending on the additional cost.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the Northeastern Illinois University BA Communication, Media and Theatre.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 21,94,253

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,21,038
Insurance	INR 3,69,558

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.05101 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 7ᵗʰ July 2026

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BA Communication, Media and Theatre
at
NEIU Chicago
Entry Requirements

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The applicants must have completed high school along with good grades
4 years of language arts
3 years of mathematics one year must be algebra and 1 year must be a course that includes geometry content
2 years of writing 1 year must be an english course and 1 year may be provided as part of any course offered
2 years of social science must include 1 year of US history other than that a combination of US history and american government and 1 semester of civics
Two years of Science
1 year of Electives includes art music foreign language or vocational education
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TOEFL

Marks - 61/120
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PTE

Marks - 44/90
NA

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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
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Duolingo

Marks - 105/160
NA

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Applicants who have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or above will automatically be admitted to the university and not required to submit standardized test scores for admissions. Applicants who score below a 2.5 grade point average are encouraged to submit standardized test scores
Standardized test scores are not required for admission to the University. Applicants, however, are encouraged to submit test scores in order to meet some scholarship and prerequisite requirements. Scores will not be used to make an admissions decision
First time freshmen and transfer applicants with fewer than 24 hours of transferable credit, who meet all criteria for admission except high school subject requirements, may be admitted on a provisional basis
ELP Waiver:- Student studied outside the U.S. in an English medium school or college for their full last degree. All lectures, papers and exams were given in the English language (official letter from school/college will be required)

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BA Communication, Media and Theatre
at
NEIU Chicago
Application Process

Step one

Additional documents required

Official transcript from high school - Required if you have earned fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit. Official transcripts from schools
outside the U.S. must be evaluated either by NEIU for free, or by an external evaluation company. NEIU does FREE evaluations in-house. We also accept all companies that are members of NACES, naces.org/members. Ask for a general evaluation.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended - Official transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be evaluated either by NEIU for free, or by an external evaluation company. NEIU does FREE evaluations in-house. We also accept all companies that are members of NACES, naces.org/members. Popular companies include WES and ECE. Ask for a “course by course” evaluation of bachelor’s and master’s transcripts.
Proof of English Language
Copy of passport photo page

Step two

Start your online application

https://apply.neiu.edu/apply/

Step three

Application fees for this course

USD 30 = INR 2.87 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card, Wire money transfer

Payment can be made in three or four equal installments in each semester

Step four

Application deadline

Summer (May): 1st Mar

Fall (Aug): 15th June

Spring (Jan): 1st Oct

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

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MBA Business Administration - Batch of 2023

4.4

Enriching education and environment.

Tips: The college offers a welcoming and supportive environment with strong academics, smooth cultural transition, many part-time options and scholarships. However, at the same time, it's very difficult to find a post-study full-time job as an F1 visa holder, so one should remain patient, and it will truly pay off. Overall, I am very satisfied with my course and experience in the US.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 60000

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BA Communication, Media and Theatre
at
NEIU Chicago
Highlights

The Communication, Media and Theatre (CMT) Department, as suggested by its name, includes three distinct, creative and demanding disciplines that are linked with their foundation in the study of communication in a variety of contexts
Students majoring in these areas will learn to become more proficient in the theory and practice of communication, media and theatre arts, while developing an appreciation of differing values and perceptions of the world in which they live
The undergraduate degree is a liberal arts oriented degree program which allows students to concentrate, via elective course selection, in any of the three areas of study offered within the department:
Communication (CMTC), Theatre (CMTT), and Media (CMTM).