Duke University

The application process is different for undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduates can choose to apply either through the Common Application or Coalition Application. You will directly be taken to your choice of application through the options on the official university website.Graduates can apply directly through the university website using the Apply Now tab.All applicants will be notified via e-mail regarding their admission. If you are offered admission (unless specified otherwise), you must notify The Graduate School through the applicant portal within 15 days of your receipt of the admission letter.If the university does not hear back from you within the deadlines, the offer will be automatically termed as declined.The university does not mandate an interview. However, you may choose to opt for an alumni interview wherein you will be matched with volunteering alumni in your area.Step 1: Log onto the official university website and create a new account via Duke OneLink. Select “Register Here” to start your application process.Step 2: Enter your personal details to receive the invitation e-mail.Step 3: You will receive a link on the e-mail ID mentioned above. Use that link to continue your registration. Create a new username and set a password for your OneLink account.Step 4: You will be directed to the Application Management System, which will require you to fill in the details as mentioned below. The Application Menu is divided into 13 sub-parts that require you to furnish information regarding Personal Background, Academic History, and Program Information, among others, along with a Review section that lets you check the status of each of the sub-parts.At any point, while filling out the application, you may save your progress and return to it later.

The admissions committee takes into consideration various facets of a student’s personality apart from just academics. Your interests, non-academic accomplishments, exclusive experiences, along with your perspectives and background, are all taken into consideration.Below are the eligibility requirements for the various degrees.Undergraduate-Level RequirementsOfficial transcripts for all academic work completed in high school, post-secondary or summer courseworkFirst-quarter/marking-period grades for all Early Decision applicants to be submitted with the Common or Coalition ApplicationMid-year grades for all applicants by February 15 or as soon as they are availableDuolingo English Test (DET) (Minimum score expected is 120)IELTS (Minimum band score expected is 7)Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic (Minimum score expected is 70)TOEFL (Minimum scores expected: 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL and 75 on the revised TOEFL paper-delivered test)Please note: Duke University awards a limited amount of course credit and advanced placement on the basis of scores earned on Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and pre-matriculation college coursework. However, course credit and advanced placement are not granted until the student has been admitted and until the official reports are received and evaluated by the Registrar’s Office.Graduate-Level RequirementsA four-year US Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. The institution must be accredited by the governing educational body of the country (like the Ministry of Education). No specific cut-off set by the universityMCAT/LSAT scores. Not more than five years old, calculated from August 1 of the application year. There is no absolute cut-off for these scoresTOEFL (Minimum 577 for paper-based and 90 for Internet-based)IELTS (Minimum 7.0)Duolingo English Test (DET) - (Minimum 115)Please note: There are no special eligibility criteria for students with disabilities. By the rule of law, at no point during the admission process the university will ask you to disclose your disability.