Duke University
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Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina, with roots going back to 1838 and its current name since 1924. Its schools include Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, the Pratt School of Engineering, the Fuqua School of Business and schools of law, medicine, nursing, divinity, the environment (Nicholas) and public policy (Sanford), with particular strength in medicine, public policy and business. All programmes are taught in English; Duke co-hosts the Duke–UNC Rotary Peace Center for master's fellows and offers limited need-based aid to international first-year students.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Undergraduate tuition for 2026–27 is $73,740 a year for all students; the estimated total cost of attendance (housing, food, fees, books) is about $102,000–104,000 for nine months. Graduate tuition varies by school and programme. International students who want need-based aid must request it in their first application.
Admission for international students
Applications: January 4, 2027 · Applications open
Admission for international students
Applications: January 4, 2027 · Applications open
International first-year applicants use the Common Application (or QuestBridge); there is no separate international application and English tests are optional. For fall 2027 entry, binding Early Decision closed on 2 November 2026 and Regular Decision closes on 4 January 2027, with decisions in late March. Graduate applications go through each school.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Durham, NC · United States
Life and living
Durham, NC · United States
Living in Durham, NC
A North Carolina city in the Research Triangle, home to Duke University.
Student housing
Duke estimates first-year housing (double room) and food at about $22,029 for the 2026-27 academic year.
Transport for students
Duke buses are free, GoDurham is fare-free through 2026, and students get a free GoTriangle pass.
Top landmarks
Duke Chapel
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Nasher Museum of Art
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Bennett Place
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:Durham, North Carolina (Wikipedia, 2020 census)Duke – Cost of attendance 2026-27Duke – Transportation in Durham
Studying and living in United States
Costs and living
Examples of 2026-27 undergraduate tuition from official websites (per year): • Harvard $62,226 (total with housing and food $91,634). • Penn $65,670 (total $94,582) — MIT $66,720 — Stanford $67,731 — Princeton $68,140 (budget $94,624). • Johns Hopkins $68,670 — Dartmouth $71,697 — Yale $72,500 — Columbia $72,800 — Cornell $73,946 — Amherst $75,330. • UC Berkeley (public) for international students: $57,484 in tuition and fees, about $93,944 with campus housing. Aid: Princeton, Amherst, Dartmouth and Bowdoin admit international students need-blind and meet their demonstrated need; Columbia, Cornell, Penn and Caltech meet admitted students’ need but are need-aware in admission. The average international award at Amherst in 2025-26 was over $84,000. Public universities such as Berkeley give no need-based aid to international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: on-campus work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours during breaks; off-campus work only through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after one full academic year. • After graduation: Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for STEM graduates working for an E-Verify employer. • Note: a rule proposed on 8 October 2026 would charge schools $70,000 for a first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for a STEM extension; it is only a proposal and current rules still apply. • Changing from F-1 to an H-1B work visa inside the US is exempt from the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United StatesFaculties and programmes
10 faculties · 57 programmes
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 57 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
BachelorENEnglish- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics
- Economics
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theatre & Drama
- Theology & Religious Studies
Duke Graduate School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Data Science & Analytics
- Economics
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
Duke Divinity School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Theology & Religious Studies
Fuqua School of Business
MasterPhDENEnglish- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Finance· Master
- Marketing· Master
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Duke Law
MasterPhDENEnglish- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Nicholas School of the Environment
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Environmental Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management· Master
- Geology
Pratt School of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Materials Science & Engineering· Master, PhD
- Mechanical Engineering
Sanford School of Public Policy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- International Relations· Master
- Political Science
Duke University School of Medicine
PhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Duke University School of Nursing
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Nursing
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
Rotary Peace Fellowship 2028–2029 (Fully Funded)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Duke University is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://duke.edu/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://duke.edu/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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