Duke University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Address

614 Chapel Drive, Box 90563 (for communication), Durham, NC 27708. Another address is 2127 Campus Drive, Annex, Durham, NC 27708. 

Public/Private Status

The institution is a private university. 

QS World University Rankings and Other Rankings

The Duke University ranking is quite impressive if you factor in the QS World University rankings, occupying the 52nd spot. 

Top Offered Courses

There are around 226 courses offered at the university, with 125 present in bachelor’s degrees and 101 courses present as master’s degrees. Some of the popular courses at the institution include life sciences, engineering and technology, physical sciences, business and economics, social sciences, law, computer science and psychology, among others. 

Application Fee

The average undergraduate Duke university fees are $60,594 ( INR 45.27 lakh) (2020-21), which adds up to $81,488 ( INR 60.88 lakh) when personal expenses and other miscellaneous expenses are included. PG fees may vary, depending upon the course and other factors. 

Required Exams

One needs to clear some examinations before seeking admissions to Duke University admissions. They include: 

• ACT/SAT for UG students. 
• Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 level- 180 is the minimum score. 
• IELTS- Minimum score is 7. 
• Duolingo English Test- Minimum score is 120. 
• TOEFL- Minimum score is 100 for the TOEFL iBT. 
• PTE Academic- Minimum score is 70. 
• GPA
• Supplemental application requirements
• SOP
• LOR
• Resume
• Transcripts

Duke University Requirements for Admissions

• UG students need three LORs (letters of recommendation) from the school counsellor and two teachers who have taught major academic programs. 
• They also require a one-page personal essay and answers to short essay questions. 
• All academic transcripts are required for applicants, along with the school report. 
• PG students require proof of their undergraduate degrees and all other transcripts and meet the minimum UGPA as per the course. 
• They also need three LORs for their applications. 
• Depending on the examination, they may have to submit GRE, MCAT, LSAT, or GMAT scores. 
• Scores of English language proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo English Test, etc.) are needed. 
• SOP (Statement of Purpose) is also required. 

Available Scholarships at Duke University

Some of the available scholarships include the following: 

• A. B. Duke Memorial Scholars Program
• Alumni Endowed Scholars Program
• B.N. Duke Scholars Program
• Clark Scholars Program
• David M. Rubenstein Scholars Program
• Karsh International Scholars Program
• Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholars Program
• Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
• Trinity Scholars Program
• University Scholars Program
• Yellow Ribbon Program
• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Nakayama Public Service Scholars Program

About Placements

According to the university’s report, the average base salary for graduates stands at $102,000 (INR 76.20 lakh), while median salaries stand at around $112,000  ( INR 83.68 lakh). The biggest recruiters include these names: 

• Alibaba, Hangzhou, China
• 2nd Order Solutions
• Amazon
• Bain & Company
• Autodesk
• Bloomberg
• Boston Consulting Group
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• Citibank, Shanghai, China
• Dell Technologies
• Dish Network
• Envision Digital, Singapore
• Facebook
• ESPN
• Huawei
• Indeed
• IBM
• Lubrizol
• Mutual Liberty
• McKinsey and Company
• New York Yankees
• Palo Alto Networks
• Oracle
• PayPal
• Rakuten
• Survey Monkey
• SAP Labs
• Thumbtack
• Warner Bros
• Wells Fargo

Disclaimer! All course fees and salaries are approximate amounts subject to change depending on various conditions.

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