Cost of Attendance

The following tables summarize the details of estimated tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

AY26/27 Estimated Cost of Attendance for PRC Students

	1st Year at DKU (RMB)		2nd Year at Duke (USD)
	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Fall 2026	Spring 2027
Tuition/Fees	¥105,800	¥105,000	$40,852	$36,442
Tuition	¥105,000	¥105,000	$35,680	$35,680
Health Insurance	¥800	–	$4,290	–
Transcript Fee	–	–	$120	–
Health Fee	–	–	$524	$524
Activity Fee	–	–	$20	$20
Graduate Student Serv. Fee	–	–	$14	$14
Recreation Fee	–	–	$204	$204
Books & Course Packs	¥2,218	¥2,218	$338	$338
Living Expense	¥32,750	¥32,750	$11,240	$14,050
Residence	¥14,750	¥14,750	$6,320	$7,900
Board	¥10,500	¥10,500	$1,968	$2,460
Domestic-Int’l Travel	¥1,500	¥1,500	–	–
Local Transportation	–	–	$952	$1,190
Personal & Misc.	¥6,000	¥6,000	$2,000	$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance (per semester)	¥140,768	¥139,968	$52,430	$50,830
Total Cost of Attendance (per academic year)	¥280,737		$103,260

* The DKU tuition for the 2027 intake will be RMB 220,000. Duke tuition and related expenses are estimated based on the latest available Duke University Cost of Attendance and are subject to change.

AY26/27 Estimated Cost of Attendance for International Students

	1st Year at DKU (USD)		2nd Year at Duke (USD)
	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Fall 2026	Spring 2027
Tuition/Fees	$37,753	$35,680	$40,852	$36,442
Tuition	$35,680	$35,680	$35,680	$35,680
Health Insurance	$2,073	–	$4,290	–
Transcript Fee	–	–	$120	–
Health Fee	–	–	$524	$524
Activity Fee	–	–	$20	$20
Graduate Student Serv. Fee	–	–	$14	$14
Recreation Fee	–	–	$204	$204
Books & Course Packs	$316	$316	$338	$338
Living Expense	$7,452	$4,452	$11,240	$14,050
Residence	$2,101	$2,101	$6,320	$7,900
Board	$1,496	$1,496	$1,968	$2,460
Domestic-Int’l Travel	$3,000	–	–	–
Local Transportation	–	–	$952	$1,190
Personal & Misc.	$855	$855	$2,000	$2,500
Total Cost of Attendance (per semester)	$45,521	$40,448	$52,430	$50,830
Total Cost of Attendance (per academic year)	$85,968		$103,260

Cost of Attendance Notes

All fees and rates provided at this time are estimates and are subject to change.
Duke Kunshan student residence and dining facilities are closed during the winter break between the fall and spring semesters.
DKU residence charge of single room is 16,750 RMB/2,386 USD or 14,750 RMB/2,101 USD per semester, double room is 11,750 RMB/1,674 USD per semester.
International Travel includes an estimate of the cost of one roundtrip from an international destination to Shanghai for international students, typical visa costs, and in the case of additional health check and registration costs associated with establishing legal residence in China for non-Chinese students. Students wishing to return to their home countries during breaks in their studies before the end of the year should budget additional funds for these trips.
Domestic Travel includes two return trips (1,500 RMB each) for PRC students to go back hometowns during Chinese vacation.
International students are required to purchase and enroll in the Health Insurance Plan (including SOS) from the university. For detailed information about insurance, please click here.