Overview

Duke Kunshan University’s international Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP) prepares its graduates to meet pressing challenges through effective policy solutions drawn from an array of disciplines.

Applicants to Duke Kunshan University’s graduate programs must hold the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

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Application Requirements 

In addition to the prerequisite bachelor’s degree, the following are required:

• Complete online application form
• Resume / CV
• Statement of Purpose (500 - 1,000 words)
  As part of your online application, you must upload a Statement of Purpose. The statement should be one to two pages and single-spaced. It should briefly discuss:

  • your purposes and objectives in pursuing graduate study;
  • your special interests and plans;
  • your strengths and weaknesses in your chosen field;
  • any research projects or any independent research in which you have actively participated and how they have influenced your career choice and desire to pursue graduate studies; and
  • any particular reasons you may have for applying to Duke Kunshan University (e.g., you would like to work with a specific faculty member).
• Letters of Recommendation
  At least two letters of recommendation (two academic references and one professional preferred)
• Transcript
  Transcript from each post-secondary institution attended is required (an uploaded unofficial transcript with degree posted and other transcripts for all colleges and universities attended).
• Official GRE score
  GRE scores: Ask Educational Testing Service to send an official copy of the scores to Duke Kunshan University, using institution code 7554. You do not need a department code. If ETS requires a department code, select any one of the department codes listed. Regardless of the department code entered, the scores will come to Duke Kunshan University as long as you use institution code 7554. Be sure to alert us if the name on your application is different from the name on your score report.
• Official TOEFL score (minimum score of 90 required) or IELTS score (minimum score of 7.0 required)*
  TOEFL: Ask Educational Testing Service to send an official copy of the scores to Duke Kunshan University, using institution code B624. You do not need a department code. If ETS requires a department code, select any one of the department codes listed. Regardless of the department code entered, the scores will come to Duke Kunshan University as long as you use institution code B624.
  IELTS: Please email iMEP@dukekunshan.edu.cn for mailing address. The IELTS is administered by Cambridge ESOL, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia. See www.ielts.org for more information.
• We recommend students complete both basic statistics and microeconomics courses prior to enrollment

*The program’s language of instruction is English, and written and spoken English proficiency is required. Students who are not native English speakers must provide language evaluation test scores with their application materials. 

Priority Deadline

January 15

After the above priority deadline, applications for the Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP) will continue to be accepted and considered on a space available basis.

Application for Fall 2019 opens on Sep 12th, 2018.

Scholarships

All students are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their Graduate School application - no additional application is required to be considered for these awards.  

Academic Calendar

For more details about the 2016-2017 academic year, view the Duke Kunshan Academic Calendar.

FAQs

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