Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Fuqua School of Business

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 100 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Duke's Fuqua School of Business is a leading private research university business school known for its team-oriented culture and strong health sector and corporate finance focus.

Key advantages

Top 25 Globally for finance-related programmes
Strong team-oriented ('Team Fuqua') culture
Health sector finance strengths
Research Triangle Park location
Highly ranked online/hybrid MBA options
Strong global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Management Studies: 10 months
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $70,000 – $80,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); some Spring options
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically some work experience for MBA.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in corporate finance, healthcare finance, and consulting, supported by Research Triangle Park's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture consistently rated among the friendliest MBA cohorts. Attractive North Carolina campus.

Research strengths

Research in health sector finance, corporate finance, and energy finance.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Fuqua School of Business

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management Rank: Top 25 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Duke's Fuqua School of Business is a leading private research university business school known for its team-oriented culture, strong health-sector management focus, and Research Triangle location.

Key advantages

Top 25 Globally for Business & Management
Strong team-oriented ('Team Fuqua') culture
Health sector and analytics strengths
Research Triangle Park location
Highly ranked online/hybrid MBA options
Strong global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Management Studies: 10 months
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $70,000 – $80,000 per year (MBA; indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); some Spring options
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically some work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in consulting, healthcare management, and general management, supported by Research Triangle's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture consistently rated among the friendliest MBA cohorts. Attractive North Carolina campus.

Research strengths

Research in health sector management, energy, and analytics. Strong ties to Research Triangle Park companies.

Course

MBA

Offered by Fuqua School of Business

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: Top 25 in the World (2026)

Duke's Fuqua School of Business is a leading private research university business school known for its team-oriented culture, strong health-sector management focus, and Research Triangle location.

Key advantages

Top 25 Globally for MBA
Strong team-oriented ('Team Fuqua') culture
Health sector and analytics strengths
Research Triangle Park location
Highly ranked flexible/online-hybrid MBA options
Strong global alumni network

Programme & duration: MBA: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $155,000 – $175,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); some Spring options
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, GMAT/GRE, typically some work experience. Essays and interview required.
Average Work Experience: Average 5 years of work experience; typical class age 28–29
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 700+ (or GRE accepted)

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in consulting, healthcare management, and general management, supported by Research Triangle's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture consistently rated among the friendliest MBA cohorts. Attractive North Carolina campus.

Research strengths

Research in health sector management, energy, and analytics. Strong ties to Research Triangle Park companies.

Course

Economics

Offered by Department of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Duke's Department of Economics is a leading private research university programme known for strength in health economics and econometrics, benefiting from Duke's Research Triangle location.

Key advantages

Strong health economics and econometrics research
Research Triangle Park location
Attractive North Carolina campus
Strong global alumni network
Collaborative, supportive culture
Excellent policy research ties

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $48,000 – $58,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field with excellent academic record. GRE typically required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into academic research, health economics roles, and consulting, supported by Research Triangle Park's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture. Attractive North Carolina campus with strong student community.

Research strengths

Research in health economics, econometrics, and international trade. Strong ties to Research Triangle Park research institutions.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Department of Biology

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 45 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Duke's Department of Biology is a leading private research university programme known for its interdisciplinary approach, benefiting from Duke's Research Triangle location.

Key advantages

Strong interdisciplinary biology-medicine integration
Research Triangle Park location
Highly ranked genomics research
Attractive North Carolina campus
Strong global alumni network
Collaborative, supportive culture

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or related field with excellent academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into academic research, biomedical research, and biotech roles, supported by Research Triangle Park's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture. Attractive North Carolina campus with strong student community.

Research strengths

Research in genomics, evolutionary biology, and cancer biology.

Course

Nursing

Offered by School of Nursing

QS Nursing

QS Nursing Rank: #5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Ranked #5 globally for Nursing (QS 2026). Duke is a leading private research university with a world-class nursing school that offers MSN, DNP, and PhD programmes. Strong AGACNP and Family NP specialisations.

Key advantages

#5 Globally for Nursing
Top 10 US research university
Strong NP tracks
Diverse clinical experiences
Research funding from NIH and Duke
Robust online MSN options

Programme & duration: MSN: 1 – 2 yearsDNP: 3 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $48,000 – $62,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August); some Spring (January)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68+
Entry requirements: BSN (non-nursing pathways available). GPA 3.0+. Active RN licence for clinical specialisations. GRE waived for most programmes. SOP, CV, 3 LORs.

Employability & placement

Near-100% employment for nurse practitioner graduates. Duke's healthcare network provides exceptional placement opportunities. Graduates work in top US hospitals and internationally.

Student experience

Beautiful campus in Research Triangle Park. Access to Research Triangle healthcare ecosystem. Strong student support and networking opportunities.

Research strengths

Research in health equity, geriatrics, oncology nursing, precision health, and global nursing. Extensive NIH-funded projects.

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: Top 45 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Duke's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is a leading private research university programme known for its interdisciplinary approach, benefiting from Duke's Research Triangle location.

Key advantages

Strong interdisciplinary psychology-neuroscience integration
Research Triangle Park location
Highly ranked cognitive neuroscience research
Attractive North Carolina campus
Strong global alumni network
Collaborative, supportive culture

Programme & duration: MA/PhD track: 1 – 2 years
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field with excellent academic record. GRE optional at many programmes.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into academic research, clinical psychology training, and neuroscience-linked careers, supported by Research Triangle Park's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture. Attractive North Carolina campus with strong student community.

Research strengths

Research in cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and social psychology. Strong ties to Research Triangle Park research institutions.

Course

Law (LLM)

QS Law

QS Law Rank: Top 40 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Duke Law is a leading private research university law school known for its collaborative culture and strength in international and comparative law, benefiting from Duke's Research Triangle location.

Key advantages

Top 40 Globally for Law
Collaborative, supportive culture
Strong international and comparative law programme
Research Triangle Park location
Attractive North Carolina campus
Strong global alumni network

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $68,000 – $78,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Law degree from another jurisdiction for LLM applicants. Strong academic record required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into international law, corporate law, and general legal practice, supported by Research Triangle's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture consistently rated among the friendliest law school cohorts. Attractive North Carolina campus.

Research strengths

Research in international and comparative law, corporate law, and law and technology.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Sanford School of Public Policy

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 80 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #52

Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy is a leading private research university programme known for its interdisciplinary approach to global policy, benefiting from Duke's Research Triangle location.

Key advantages

Strong interdisciplinary global policy approach
Research Triangle Park location
Attractive North Carolina campus
Strong global alumni network
Collaborative, supportive culture
Growing international development focus

Programme & duration: MPP/MIDP: 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. USD $50,000 – $60,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: Fall (August)
English requirement: TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with strong academic record. GRE may be required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into international development, government policy, and global NGO roles, supported by Research Triangle Park's growing business ecosystem.

Student experience

Collaborative, supportive culture. Attractive North Carolina campus with strong student community.

Research strengths

Research in international development, global health policy, and security studies.

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