Overview

Advertising from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is one rooted in research and critical thinking. All students will have the opportunity to be exposed to what advertising research looks like from faculty who lead their respective areas and develop/explore their own research interests.#

Quick Facts:

Advertising education was founded here at the University of Illinois in 1959, by Charles H. Sandage, the father of advertising education. His vision of educating the future of the industry was grounded in theoretical and foundational courses emphasizing the “why of advertising”—not just the “how.
Today, we uphold “the Sandage Way.” Our courses provide the theoretical, research, and strategic decision-making skills essential for any career in advertising or advanced degree program. Unlike other programs, ours allows for flexibility of specialized interest through electives within and outside the department.
We offer small classes, where you will engage in discussions with your colleagues and professors and make connections that will last a lifetime.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advertising

Advertising Theory

Quantitative Research Methods in Advertising

Qualitative Research in Advertising

Quantitative Research Methods

Graduate Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GRE or GMAT – Required for all students. If you are not able to submit your GRE/GMAT score by the application due date due to COVID-19, please contact Advertising Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Chang-Dae Ham at cdham317@illinois.edu.

TOEFL and GRE/GMAT scores should be sent from the testing center to the University of Illinois.

Official transcripts from all universities that you have attended

Three letters of recommendation

A Statement of Purpose is required for all students.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32070 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32070 USD / year

≈ 32070 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15278 USD / year

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Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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Funding

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Financing

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