2022-2023, 2023-2024 Academic Year
Estimated cost for the first year of study, rounded to the nearest U.S. dollar (cost for the second year of study may be based on a 3~5% percent increase of the figures below).
2023-2024 Academic Year – Estimated Cost | ||
Educational Expenses | MIDP 2 year program | MIDP the accelerated 30 credit degree program |
Tuition and Registration Fee | $52,050 | $52,050 |
Transcript Fee | $120 | $120 |
Student Health Fee | $945 | $945 |
Sanford School Fee | $100 | $100 |
Recreational Facility Fee | $360 | $360 |
Graduate Activity Fee | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Graduate Student Service Fee | $23 | $23 |
Student Medical Insurance Program (SMIP) *Estimated | $3,713 | $3,713 |
Summer Tuition ($2,169 per credit hour) | — | $13,014 |
Summer Heath Fee *Estimated | — | $302 |
Total | $57,347.50 | $70,663.50 |
2022-2023 Academic Year | ||
Educational Expenses | MIDP 2 year program | MIDP the accelerated 30 credit degree program |
Tuition and Registration Fee | $50,047 | $50,047 |
Student Health Fee | $899 | $899 |
Transcript Fee | $120 | $120 |
Sanford School Fee | $100 | $100 |
Recreational Facility Fee | $341.50 | $341.50 |
Graduate Activity Fee | $36.50 | $36.50 |
Graduate Student Services Fee | $22 | $22 |
Student Medical Insurance Program (SMIP) *2021-2022 Plan Rate | $3,605 | $3,605 |
Summer Tuition ($2,085 per credit hour) | — | $12,512 |
Summer Health Fee | — | $302 |
Total | $55,171.00 | $67,985.00 |
Summer Academic Institute (optional) | $3,000 | |
Before visa documents will be issued, international students must show proof of adequate funding for living expenses that will be incurred during the first year of study.
Estimated living expenses for 2022-2023 are US $1,600/month for a single person. International students entering the program must prove possession of the first twelve months of living expenses ($1,600/month x 12 months), for a total of $19,200.
Additional proof of funding is required if students will be accompanied by a spouse and/or children. The amount of funding that must be demonstrated for a spouse is $750/month and the amount for each child is $350/month. So as an example, if an international student wishes to bring a spouse and two children with them, they would need to prove an additional $17,400 of funding ($750/month x 12 months + $700/month x 12 months).
To add a spouse to the health insurance for the 2022-2023 academic year, the annual charge is $6,182. To add a child(ren), the annual charge is $3,512. To add a family (spouse and children), the annual charge is $9,692. For more information, please visit here.
* All graduate students are required to have health insurance. International students are required to use the Duke student health insurance and will be enrolled automatically during the fall semester. Coverage is provided for the entire academic year.
** Students enrolled in the one-year degree program are required to attend a summer session and will incur these additional tuition and university fees. Additional living expenses will also be incurred.
Duke Center for International Development
Sanford School of Public Policy
Duke Box 90237
201 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708