Annual Costs for International Students 2025-2026 Academic Year
Tuition & Fees
$70,265
Insurance
$1,621
Room
$2,296
Books, supplies, miscellaneous
$2,570
Board
$3,214
Total Estimated Cost：$79,966
*exclusive of transportation costs
– All fees and rates provided at this time are estimates and are subject to change.
– 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.
– Duke Kunshan student residence and dining facilities are closed during the winter break between the fall and spring semesters.
– Residence charge of single room is 10,250 RMB/1,426 USD per semester, double room is 8,250 RMB/1,148 USD per semester. There is no additional Residence charge for students taking the required Chinese Society and Cultural courses during the summer.
– International students are required to purchase and enroll in the Health Insurance Plan (including SOS) from the university. Insurance charge is estimated based on the minimum plan, students can choose upgraded plan per their requirements. For detailed information about insurance, please click here.
– Textbook fees will be charged at an estimated amount and the overpayment will be refunded.
– Students planning to pursue a Study Away program through DKU, including the semester at Duke University, DKU GO or GO-FLEX, or other official exchange partners, should prepare to cover any incremental costs associated with these programs. For the study away semester at Duke University, the incremental costs are calculated to be approximately $7,500-$9,500, depending on required health insurance needs. Flights are not included in this estimate.
– For other programs, direct and indirect costs as well as Financial Aid eligibility vary depending on the program you choose. Students can compare the cost of these programs on the Office of Global Education–Finances webpage.
– Students are also responsible for covering the full cost of any summer programs in which they participate, including those at Duke. The cost of a summer term at Duke including tuition is currently calculated to be approximately USD 9,500 (students who choose courses with science labs will pay approximately USD 1,000 more for one science course).
– More information about these programs is available on the OGE homepage or by contacting their office at dku-globaledu@dukekunshan.edu.cn.
