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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Duke University Β· Cost & Aid

Duke University Cost & Financial Aid for International Students 2026

What it actually costs to attend Duke University as an international student β€” tuition, living costs, hidden fees, financial aid pathways.

Total annual cost at Duke University for international students is approximately USD 83,000-94,000/year - need-blind for US students, generous aid (tuition USD 65,000-72,000/year, living costs USD 18,000-22,000/year (Durham more affordable than Bay Area/NYC)).

Cost breakdown

ItemRange
Tuition (international)USD 65,000-72,000/year
Living costs (housing + lifestyle)USD 18,000-22,000/year (Durham more affordable than Bay Area/NYC)
Total annualUSD 83,000-94,000/year - need-blind for US students, generous aid

Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.

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