Parents

As the parent of a current or prospective student at Duke Kunshan, you play a critical role in your child’s college journey – from application to admission right through to graduation. It may seem overwhelming with so many decisions to make, that’s why we want to make sure that you and your child are supported throughout this process.

The links below offer information to help guide your conversations with your son/daughter. We also understand that you might have questions and concerns of your own. If you do, please reach out to us at undergrad-admissions@dukekunshan.edu.cn. We would love to help.

Find out what parents of current undergraduates have to say about Duke Kunshan University:

“I think DKU will play a very important role in my daughter’s future: The diversity of her classmates, the rigor and interdisciplinary nature of her education, the small class sizes and relationships she will build with professors and others affiliated with DKU, the opportunity to explore China and other parts of Asia, and the ability to improve her Mandarin, will further her development as a global citizen and a future leader. I can’t even fathom all of the opportunities that she and her classmates will have after graduating from DKU!” - Sybil Kisken, Denver, Colorado

“As Duke alumni, we see for our son a wonderful opportunity to help continue the legacy of Terry Sanford’s idea of ‘Duke’s outrageous ambitions’” - Julie and Michael Reeves, New Canaan, Connecticut

“This is indeed a great place for educating students. We are very pleased to find that our son has become more proactive in learning and more independent, thanks to Duke Kunshan." - Lei Lu, Shanghai, China

“I couldn’t imagine designing a more perfect school to position graduates better for their evolving future” - Hannah Emmanuele, Chicago, Illinois.

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5. Where in China is Duke Kunshan? Could you tell us a bit more about the city of Kunshan?

The city of Kunshan lies in the heart of the Yangtze River Delta region, one of the most developed areas in China. Bordering Shanghai, a large international metropolis, to the east and Suzhou, one of the country’s most renowned cultural and historical cities, to the west, Kunshan is an emerging industrial and commercial city with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. As an important county-level city in the southeastern part of Jiangsu province, Kunshan occupies an area of 359 square miles (931 square kilometers), one-quarter of which is covered by lakes and rivers. Kunshan’s superior natural and urban living environment has attracted people from all over the world to live and work. Widely considered a successful model for China’s social and economic development, Kunshan has won many titles, including the top ranking in Forbes China’s list of best county-level cities in the Chinese mainland for six consecutive years, and the 2010 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honor Award. A number of Fortune 500 companies and other leading enterprises have established operations in Kunshan’s three national-level development zones, two provincial-level development zones, and within its eight townships. Kunshan is located about 60 kilometers west of Shanghai, a 90-minute drive from Shanghai’s downtown and about 50 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. There are more than 100 high-speed trains running between Kunshan and Shanghai every day, with each trip lasting under 20 minutes. A new subway system will be completed in 2021, adding another convenient option for transportation between Kunshan, Shanghai and Suzhou.

39. What degree will graduates receive?

Duke Kunshan University students successfully completing the course of study required by Duke Kunshan University and Duke University will be conferred both a Duke Kunshan University graduation certificate and diploma officially approved by the MOE as well as a diploma from Duke University indicating that the degree has been granted in accordance with the requirements of Duke Kunshan University and Duke University (Duke University and its degrees are accredited by SACSCOC). Students will be alumni of both institutions.

33. How is tuition paid? Do you offer payment plans?

Tuition and fees are due before the start of each semester. Students can pay via wire transfer or online bankcard debits in the currency in which they are invoiced. A Duke Kunshan University payment plan is available for international students to allow for tuition, fees and residence charges to be paid in four installments per year (two installments per semester). Further information can be found here.

8. Can I visit the Duke Kunshan campus?

Yes, you are very welcome to visit the campus. For individual visits, our admissions counselors are available for consultation as well as trained student campus guide volunteers, who can provide campus tours upon reservation. Please send your visit request to undergrad-admissions@dukekunshan.edu.cn at least 48 hours before arrival. For group visits, please send the request seven days in advance.

55. Can I transfer from Duke Kunshan to Duke, or vice versa?

Each year, Duke University accepts a very small number of transfer students. Duke Kunshan students interested in transferring to Duke University should apply in the same way as all others. They receive no special consideration for admission to Duke University. Duke Kunshan does not accept transfer students.

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