About Duke University

In the present-day town of Trinity, Quakers and Methodists founded Duke University in 1838. It is a privately owned research institution that relocated to Durham, North Carolina in 1892. There is a marine lab for students to explore on the site, which spans 8,693 acres of land on three adjoining campuses in Durham and Beaufort.

The main campus was planned by Julian Abele, who incorporated Gothic architecture and placed Duke Chapel in the centre. Georgian-style architecture can be seen on the east campus, while Gothic architecture can be found on the west campus. Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke Kunshan University, and Pratt School of Engineering are among the university's 12 institutes and institutions, however only three provide undergraduate programmes.

Duke University provides 53 majors and 52 minor options in engineering, allowing students to create their own engineering degree. The university also offers a total of 23 certificate programmes. Students can pursue a second major, minor, or certificate in addition to their major. As of 2019, Duke University has a total student body of 9,569 graduate and professional students and 6,526 undergraduates.

Students are required to reside on campus for the first three years by the administration in order to engage with other students and establish a sense of unity within the university. On campus, there are approximately 400 clubs and organisations for students to join. The Duke University Union (DUU) is the school's principal organisation, serving as the foundation for academic, social, and cultural life.

Duke University Rankings

• #27 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
• #42 World University Ranking - QS 2021
• #20 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
• #12 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
• #23 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

Duke University Tuition Fees

Duke University Entry Requirements

Admission Standards - Exceptional

Applications Accepted - 7.6% 

Duke University International Student Admissions

International students have almost the same admission requirements as domestic students. International students, on the other hand, must present additional documentation, such as TOEFL results, when applying to the university.
Application Portal: Common Application or Coalition Application. Graduate programs have a separate portal.
Application fees: USD 85 for UG, USD 95 for PG applications
Basic Admission Requirements: 

• A completed application
• Official high school and college transcripts
• Transcripts evaluated by an authorized agency
• Letter of recommendation
• Official Transcript Translations
• Copy of passport
• Essay
• Scores of Standardized Exams to study in the USA
• Verification of financial support
• Certification of Finances
• Proof of financial support
• Letter of recommendations

Duke English Proficiency Test Scores

All international applicants applying to Duke University are encouraged to demonstrate English competence in order to be considered for admission.

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.

The following are the expected tuition costs and expenses for international students pursuing master's degrees in the 2020-21 academic year:

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