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Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan China (Mainland)
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About Duke Kunshan University
Duke Kunshan University is redefining what it means to be a global university. Students today need to be part of the international conversation, to graduate with the skills needed to find innovative solutions to tackle worldwide challenges.
The academic pedagogy at Duke Kunshan features interdisciplinary approaches, engagement with research and collaborative learning. Our award-winning faculty and high-tech campus all combine to create the ideal environment for an experiential education that teaches students the strategies they need to not only learn, but to lead.
Founded in 2013, the university is a partnership of Duke University in the United States, Wuhan University in China, and the fast-developing Chinese city of Kunshan, Jiangsu province, where its campus is located. Together they have created a dynamic institution that combines the academic strengths of East and West – truly the first of its kind.
About Duke Kunshan University
Duke Kunshan University is redefining what it means to be a global university. Students today need to be part of the international conversation, to graduate with the skills needed to find innovative solutions to tackle worldwide challenges.
The academic pedagogy at Duke Kunshan features interdisciplinary approaches, engagement with research and collaborative learning. Our award-winning faculty and high-tech campus all combine to create the ideal environment for an experiential education that teaches students the strategies they need to not only learn, but to lead.
Founded in 2013, the university is a partnership of Duke University in the United States, Wuhan University in China, and the fast-developing Chinese city of Kunshan, Jiangsu province, where its campus is located. Together they have created a dynamic institution that combines the academic strengths of East and West – truly the first of its kind.
Available programs
- BachelorUG
- MasterPG
Duke Kunshan University provides a 21st century liberal arts and sciences education that helps students develop a sense of social responsibility and global citizenship, as well as strong and transferable intellectual and practical skills such as communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
At Duke Kunshan University, each major consists of an interdisciplinary set of courses that integrate different forms of knowledge and a distinct set of disciplinary courses that provide expertise in specific areas.
Current majors include:
- Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences with tracks in Computer Science and Mathematics
- Behavioral Science with tracks in Psychology and Neuroscience
- Computation and Design with tracks in Computer Science, Social Policy, and Digital Media
- Cultures and Movements with tracks in Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, and World History
- Data Science
- Environmental Science with tracks in Biogeochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, and Public Policy
- Ethics and Leadership with tracks in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Public Policy
- Global China Studies with tracks in Chinese History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Economics, and Political Science
- Global Cultural Studies with tracks in World Literature and World History
- Global Health with tracks in Biology and Public Policy
- Institutions and Governance with tracks in Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy
- Material Science with tracks in Physics and Chemistry
- Media and Arts with tracks in Creative Practice and Art History
- Molecular Bioscience with tracks in Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics and Genomics, Biogeochemistry, and Biophysics
- Political Economy with tracks in Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy
- U.S. Studies with tracks in American History, American Literature, Political Science, and Public Policy
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Duke Kunshan University attracts the best minds and provides students with the education to become global citizens and outstanding contributors to society. Whether it’s mastering advanced research methods, training alongside experts at leading hospitals, or understanding the latest business trends, our graduate programs immerse students in intercultural environments and equip them with the skills to understand and address global challenges, now and in the future. Our programs propel experienced professionals and recent graduates into the next dynamic phase of their career.
Master of Management Studies (MMS)
The MMS program offers a unique global degree that prepares recent graduates and early-career professionals for a successful international career. Students learn the foundation of core business disciplines and are exposed to two of the world’s most-important economies: China and the U.S. Students spend the first half of the program at Duke’s top-tier Fuqua School of Business in the U.S. before transitioning to the Duke Kunshan campus in China.
International Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP)
The iMEP program approaches the study of environmental policy through an interdisciplinary lens that straddles economics, public policy, political science, law, geography, and the natural sciences, with an emphasis on international and Chinese experiences and contexts. Based on Duke’s master of public policy and master of environmental management, Duke Kunshan’s iMEP program offers a highly analytical and innovative postgraduate degree. Our graduates become leaders in civil society, business, consulting firms, research institutions, think tanks, and entrepreneurial enterprises.
Master of Science in Global Health
The global health program at Duke Kunshan is modeled on the highly successful global health program at Duke University. Its mission is to train the next generation of global health researchers, practitioners and leaders through a high-quality educational program and participation in research that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship from expert faculty, and the importance of reducing health disparities worldwide. Our students study in Kunshan and Durham, and at a fieldwork research site.
Master of Science in Medical Physics
The medical physics program trains students in concepts of physics and in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease, preparing them for careers in academia, research or clinical settings. Students spend their first year and the second semester of their second year at Duke Kunshan. The first semester of their second year may be spent at Duke’s Durham campus, during which they receive clinical practicum training. The practicum gives them the opportunity to use the equipment necessary to their field and practice the techniques learned at the world-class Duke University Medical Center. With an advanced degree in medical physics, students are empowered to contribute to cutting-edge medical care, whether in China or in diverse international spheres.
Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Based on the high-quality interdisciplinary education and research of Duke University’s ECE program, the master of ECE program at Duke Kunshan provide students with an American-style education integrated with modern Chinese business practices and industry standards, to prepare them as global leaders in tech. Students spend their first year at Duke Kunshan and their second year at Duke’s Durham campus, allowing them to experience intercultural education in China and the U.S.
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University information
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Tuition fee and scholarships
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Domestic Students
12,679 USD
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International Students
60,435 USD
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