Duke University

Indians prefer to choose programs at the Pratt School of Engineering including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science. Duke's Fuqua School of Business is highly regarded globally, attracting students from around the world, including India.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is particularly popular among Indian students. Department of Computer Science offers programs focusing on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity which is also sought-after.

Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy offers graduate programs in public policy, international development, and related fields. Indian students interested in policy analysis, global development, and social impact often choose these programs.

An average Indian student can aspire to join Duke University. Each year, Duke receives thousands of applications from students around the world, including a significant number from India and other countries in Asia.

While Duke's admission process is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate typically ranging from 5% to 10%, it values diversity, talent, and potential. One needs to first ensure that they meet the minimum requirements of the programme and then needs to ensure that all the documents for application are in place including unofficial transcripts.

Therefore, an average Indian student with strong academic performance, extracurricular involvement, compelling personal essays, and impressive letters of recommendation who can convey their story to the evaluators and interview panel stands a chance to gain admission and become part of Duke's community.

Here are some guidelines for application deadlines for Indian students applying to Duke University:

1. Undergraduate (UG) Admissions: Duke University's UG admissions process typically follows a Regular Decision deadline and an Early Decision deadline. The Regular Decision deadline is usually in early January, with admission decisions released in late March. The Early Decision deadline is in early November. 

2. Graduate Admissions: Deadlines for graduate programs at Duke University vary significantly depending on the program. Some programs have only one application deadline per year, while others may have multiple rounds of admissions. Generally, graduate programme deadlines fall between December and February for programs starting in the fall semester. However, some may have earlier or later deadlines.

Expenses at Duke University vary. It can be somewhat expensive.

The university offers housing options including residence halls, on-campus apartments, and off-campus housing. On-campus housing costs typically range from several thousand dollars per semester to over $10,000 per academic year, depending on the specific residence hall or apartment complex. 

Meal Plans: Students can choose from various meal plan options, with costs ranging from several hundred to over a thousand dollars per semester. For an undergraduate student, tuition fees can be around 66k USD, housing costs around 10k USD and food around 9.6k USD.

Students need to budget carefully and consider all expenses when planning for their cost of living at Duke.