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Among Indian students, Duke University MBA course is a popular course. It ranks well as per ranking publishers in 2026 too. The rankings for this university for the MBA course are-
| Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|
| Fuqua Business School (Graduate) - U.S. News 2026 | #14 |
| QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 | #24 |
| Financial Times MBA 2026 rankings | #16 |
Check the Top Ranked MBA Universities in USA
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As of Fall 2025, the top countries from where the UG students at Duke University hail are China, India, UK, Canada, and South Korea. The top UG majors at this university are-
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Biology
- Public Policy
- Psychology
Upvote The most notable alumni associated with Duke University is Richard Nixon (37th President of the U.S.). Other notable alumni of Duke Uni are-
- Tim Cook (Apple CEO)
- Charles E. Brady Jr. (Astronaut)
- Ken Jeong (Actor and Comedian)
- Melindra French Gates (Philanthropist)
Upvote Is it better to apply to Duke University through Early Decision or Regular Decision process?
Applying through Early Decision to Duke University will statistically put you at an advantage. Its also unlikely that one additional sem of grades can improve your chances of admissions if you wait till Regular Decision. However note that Early Decision is a commitment so only apply through ED if yo
Upvote Yes Duke University will be test optional and students who opt to not submit SAT/ACT will not at all be at any disadvantage while being considered.
Upvote How much does it cost to go to Duke University?
Duke University tuition fee is between INR 57L and INR 59L for UG, and INR 17L and INR 1 Cr for PG. Students can check the table below for Duke University tuition for popular programs:
Course | Tuition |
|---|---|
INR 68.34 L | |
INR 31.18 L - 75.35 L | |
INR 44.92 L - 75.35 L | |
INR 62.81 L | |
INR 52.5 L - 68.47 L | |
INR 37.45 L - 53.9 L | |
INR 57.26 L - 59.85 L | |
INR 57.26 L - 59.38 L | |
INR 57.26 L - 59.38 L | |
INR 57.26 L - 59.38 L |
Upvote Acceptance rate of Duke University is 6%, and the Harvard University acceptance rate is 4%. There is very slight difference in the acceptance rate, which prove both universities are highly tough to enter. Students should perform good in studies, fulfill the basic qualification, and submit all docume
Upvote Some of the top ranking programs at Duke University are Medicine and Health Science, Law, Business, STEM, and more. The most chosen programs are Biomedical, Civil, Computer, AI, Economics, and more. Students can check the US News subject Rankings for these programs below:
Programs | US New Subject Rankings 2026 |
|---|---|
Nursing | #1 |
Economics | #14 |
Biomedical | #3 |
Environmental Health | #12 |
Upvote Duke University's top programs are Computer Science, Economics, Biology, Public Policy, and Psychology. International students choose these programs for its reputation, opportunity and better salary. Students should have a UG degree or high school completion to take part in these programs under PG a
Upvote I got 1480 in SAT, can I still submit application at Duke University?
For the year 2026, Duke University admissions are test-optional. This means that the students do not really need to submit these scores but it gives an applicant an advantage if they do.
So, 1480 is not a bad score but not nearly good enough for Duke University. Applicants who get in have an av
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