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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.

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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

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DKU is too new for rankings (first graduating class will be in 2022)
Duke is ranked #12 in National Universities by US News

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Partner institution Duke University consistently ranks in the top 10 universities in the US.

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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
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