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Duke
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity, it was originally known as Brown's Schoolhouse before moving to Durham in 1892 and being renamed Duke University in 1924 in honor of tobacco industrialist James Buchanan Duke. The university is widely recognized as one of the leading academic institutions in the United States and the world, known for its rigorous academics, competitive admissions, and strong programs in law, medicine, business, public policy, engineering, and the arts and sciences. Duke's campus is renowned for its Gothic architecture, particularly the Duke Chapel, and its extensive grounds include the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and the Duke Forest. The university is a major research institution with extensive medical facilities, including the Duke University Health System, and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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QS #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, approximately 8,600 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
10/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
$29,400 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
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Student Life
16,172 students (15,000 international)
Campus: Suburban, approximately 8,600 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Duke University LibrariesDuke ChapelBrodhead Center for Campus LifeWilson Recreation CenterDuke University HospitalLevine Science Research CenterNasher Museum of ArtBryan Center
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 5.8%
IELTS: Overall 7
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 7
💡Acceptance rate: 5.8%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.73, p25=3.73, p75=3.73 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school