About Environmental Sciences & Policy in Duke University
Environmental Sciences and Policy majors gain a broad understanding of the natural world, humans’ impacts on it, and the physical, biological and social sciences critical to finding solutions to Earth’s most pressing environmental issues.
Within this interdisciplinary framework, students can acquire in-depth knowledge in a specialized field by pursuing a three-course “sub-discipline” in topics such as climate change, sustainability, ecotoxicology, environmental justice, marine ecology, renewable energy and environmental economics, among many others. Many students do independent research in their area of specialty to fulfill Graduation with Distinction honors. About 40% of our students are double majors or are pursuing customized interdepartmental majors.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 90
- PTE: 70
Duke University Cost of Accommodation
Students who intend to enrol at Duke University must manage their living expenses by covering the costs of food, lodging, laundry, travel, and other expenses in accordance with their requirements and capacities. The following is an estimate of the cost of studying in the United States for international students.
| Category (undergraduate) |
Fee (2020-21, in USD) |
| Application Fees |
85 |
| Tuition and Fee |
58,198 |
| Room |
8,924 |
| Board |
8,076 |
| Books And Supplies |
3,410 |
| Total estimated cost |
78,608 |
The following are the expected tuition costs and expenses for international students pursuing master's degrees in the 2020-21 academic year:
| Category (Graduate) |
Fee (2021) - Spring semester (In USD) |
| Application Fees |
95 |
| Tuition Fee |
28,950 |
| Health fee |
429 |
| Transcript fee |
120 |
| Activity fee |
18 |
| Graduate Student Serv Fee |
10 |
| Recreation Fee |
166 |
| Health Insurance |
3900 |
| Housing |
5,780 |
| Board |
1,850 |
| Books and Supplies |
312 |
| Local Transportation |
920 |
| Personal and Miscellaneous |
2000 |
| Total cost |
40,436 |
