- Overview
Duke Kunshan University (DKU) was established in 2013 by a joint venture between Duke University (#6 NU – #61 Worldwide) and Wuhan University (#194 Worldwide). This allows students to graduate with an undergraduate degree from Duke University.
The city of Kunshan, in Jiangsu province, is one of China’s fastest-growing economies and is a hub for high-tech research and manufacturing. Take a virtual tour here to see the school’s advanced classrooms, conference facilities, and library, as well as student and faculty housing, and multiple dining and recreational areas.
At DKU, most majors encompass several disciplinary tracks, allowing students to customize their studies. Students will declare their majors in their second year.
- Majors
Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences
Arts & Media
Behavioral Science
Computation and Design
Cultures and Movements
Data Science
Environmental Science
Ethics and Leadership
Global China Studies
Global Cultural Studies
Global Health
Institutions and Governance
Materials Science
Molecular Bioscience
Political Economy
US Studies
- Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fee per year: 66,326 USD ~ 1,700,000,000 VND
Total Estimated Cost including Room & Board: 75,422 USD ~ 1,900,000,000 VND
DKU applicants will have the opportunity to access both NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID and MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIP awards that typically cover up to, and including, full tuition. Undergraduate scholarship and/or financial aid awards are renewed annually for the entirety of the four-year program, on the condition that all renewal requirements are met.
- Application Process
Deadline for Fall 2025:
- Early Round: 01/11/2024
- Regular Round: 02/01/2025
Application Process:
- Common App Application Form
- Interview Round (by invitation)
Requirements:
- High School Transcript
- 3 Essays
- Counselor Recommendation
- 2 Teacher Recommendations
- Video (optional but recommended)
- IELTS and SAT (optional)
- CSS Profile for Financial Aid
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