International Students
Duke is a Global Community
The drive to build a better world is a feature of our common humanity. Duke convenes a community from across the Earth with shared values and vision. Students from more than 100 countries are part of the Duke community.
Update on H-1B Proclamation
Explore Student Programs & Services
Welcome to Your New Home: Duke
Full of workshops, guided tours, tasty local dining, and team-building fun on the beautiful Eno River, our Summer Language Intensive Communications Experience (or, SLICE) is an engaging four-day program especially designed to help our international students transition to life at Duke.
Duke’s Application Processes
All students who want to join our community use the same application systems. There are no separate applications for international students.
And, unlike many schools, Duke does not require international students to provide financial support documents as part of the application process. Instead, students submit this information after being admitted and choosing to enroll.
Click for links to detailed application information.
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Duke’s Undergraduate Admissions office will help you navigate the application process. For information on visas, interviewing, financial aid and more, check out Duke’s detailed admissions website.
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Master of Science
Students in our Master of Science programs submit applications through The Graduate School at Duke. You can find application instructions and details about language requirements, obtaining a visa and more at the Graduate School website.
Master of Engineering
The Pratt School of Engineering processes applications for our professional Master of Engineering (MEng) programs. Read details about the application process, English language testing and obtaining a visa at our website for Master of Engineering applicants.
Master of Engineering Management
The Pratt School of Engineering processes applications for our Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program. Review details about the application process, English language testing and obtaining a visa at our website for Master of Engineering Management applicants.
English Language Testing for Master’s Applicants
For our Master of Engineering and Master of Engineering Management applicants, we prefer the Duolingo test of English proficiency.
UGPA Submission for Master’s Applicants
Applicants must submit a calculation of their undergraduate graduate point average (UPGA). Please see our instructions for calculating and submitting UGPA.
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Applicants to our doctoral programs submit their applications through The Graduate School at Duke. Find instructions and details at the Graduate School website.