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Duke University

Durham, United States of America

Duke University, a private research institution in Durham, North Carolina, was founded in 1838 and named after James Buchanan Duke in 1924. Its campus spans over 8,600 acres, featuring Gothic and Georgian architecture across the West and East Campuses, with a marine lab in Beaufort.
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International students typically apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows them to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months (or 36 months for STEM graduates). Some may transition to an H-1B work visa sponsored by an employer.
Yes, Duke’s International House and Career Center offer guidance on OPT, CPT (Curricular Practical Training), H-1B sponsorships, and employment opportunities. The university also holds career fairs where international students can connect with employers who hire foreign nationals.
While studying at Duke does not guarantee a green card, students can explore paths like employment-based green cards through H-1B sponsorship, EB-2 or EB-3 visa categories, or the National Interest Waiver (NIW) for highly skilled professionals. Consulting an immigration lawyer or Duke’s International Office can help with long-term U.S. residency options.

Duke University Application Statistics

Students
15892
International Students
2700
Undergraduates
6994
Postgraduate
8898
Faculty Strength
1687
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Acceptance Rate
11 %
Tuition Fees
$ 70265
Living Cost
$ 17000
Other Fees
$ 3410
Avg. GPA
3.8
Avg. IB
43
Avg. Percentage
90 %
Avg. SAT
1480
Avg. ACT
32
Avg. IELTS
7
Avg. GMAT
705
Avg. GRE Quantitative
164
Avg. GRE Verbal
158

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