Study Abroad

There is no specific GPA requirement explicitly stated by Duke University; however, international students need to be academically inclined, along with great extracurricular activities. Many of the competitive applicants typically have a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. 

Most of the admitted students were able to meet or surpass this benchmark. Alongside a good GPA, the Duke admissions committee considers other factors like: 

• GRE or GMAT scores (where applicable)

• Letters of recommendation

• Statement of purpose

• Relevant work or research experience

SOAS University of London and Riga Technical University are some of the top ranked universities all over the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, SOAS University of London has an overall ranking of #537 in world. On the other hand, Riga Technical University has an overall ranking of #553 in world. In terms of Shiksha Popularity rankings, SOAS University of London has an upper hand. Furthermore, check the table listed below for SOAS University of London and Riga Technical University ranking by various ranking bodies worldwide:

For Duke admissions 2025-26, international students are not required to submit a standardized test score such as the SAT or ACT, although those can significantly raise applicants' chances of receiving an offer from the university. International students can consider taking the SAT or ACT. 

The following are considered ideal for this university:

SOAS University of London is among the top ranked universities worldwide. SOAS University of London offers more than 350 undergraduate and over 200 postgraduate levels for its international students. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, SOAS University of London has an overall ranking of #537 in world and 71 in UK. Also, SOAS University of London is ranked by top ranking authorities worldwide that are shown below:

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