Duke Kunshan University (DKU)
DKU is a diverse, collaborative international community where students feel safe trying new things, engaging in interesting discussions, and enjoying the challenges of college life – from exploring their academic interests to navigating daily life in a foreign country.
About the institution
An innovative university, Duke Kunshan aims to nurture habits of academic excellence and intercultural exchange that is essential to global cooperation and our common humanity. Our integrated, interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts and sciences enables you to tailor your learning experience to meet your academic goals. Class size is small, encouraging all students to participate in discussions and learn from top-tier faculty and each other. You select a major in the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities by the end of your second year. Coursework can be complimented by research, internships, co-curricular activities, and electives, and a variety of mini-term experiences. You will graduate with undergraduate degrees from Duke University, an institution consistently ranked among the top 10 U.S. universities by U.S. News & World Report, and from Duke Kunshan University.
Number of Undergraduate Students
1400
Student to Faculty Ratio
7:1
Size of Instituition
Small Institution <5000
Selectivity
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Campus Style
DKU is a new campus in Kunshan, a large city located near Shanghai and Suzhou.
Education Model
Unique, new mutli-disciplinary model that results in both a Duke (US) degree and DKU (China) degree.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - Interested students work with advisors and faculty to find internships that support their academics.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - All students have the option to study at Duke (US) and/or other intl programs around the world.
Cost of Tuition
$63,450 USD
Funding
Over 80% of international students receive scholarship or aid; amounts vary up to full tuition.
All students are considered automatically for merit scholarships.
Those who require aid must complete a CSS Profile.
IB Grade Requirements
Holistic application, IB range in mid 30s
UFP Grade Requirements
All curriculums evaluated, 3.88/4 average GPA
Subjects
DKU is too new for rankings (first graduating class will be in 2022)
Duke is ranked #12 in National Universities by US News
Partner institution Duke University consistently ranks in the top 10 universities in the US.
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
Information Technology | Computing & ICT |
Interdisciplinary Study of Global Challenges | Society & Social Sciences |
International Relations
| Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Philosophy Politics and Economics | Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Pre-Med
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Social Policy | Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |