Duke University campus
Durham, United States
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Duke University

Durham·university

#66

QS Rank

7%

Acceptance rate

28,475

Enrollment

About Duke University

Duke University is a premier research university with particular strength in engineering, business (Fuqua), medicine, and liberal arts. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke combines rigorous academics with a strong sense of community. The university emphasizes undergraduate research opportunities and offers exceptional facilities across disciplines. Duke's location in the Research Triangle provides access to biotech and technology industries. The university maintains strong partnerships with leading companies and research institutions. Duke graduates enter positions in finance, consulting, technology, medicine, and academia.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#66
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#22
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#33
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#7

Campus & Location

Province

NC

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,100–1,800/mo. Food: USD 380–600/mo. Research Triangle; booming tech and pharma hub. Affordable living with a growing Nepali community.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.duke.edu. Information may change — verify with Duke University’s official website before applying.