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What role do YOU want?International Enrollment Managemente: intl-admissions@dukekunshan.edu.cnurl: dukekunshan.edu.cn/contact-uskey datesCHINA-BASED OFFICEt: 86 512 3665 7675Duke Kunshan University8 Duke Avenue, KunshanAugust 1, 2020Applications open on Common App websiteJiangsu Province China, 215316November 2, 2020 (Midnight EST)Early Decision application deadlineU.S.-BASED OFFICEJanuary 4, 2021 (Midnight EST)Regular Decision application deadlineMay 1, 2021Regular Decision acceptance deadlinet: 1 919 613 5416International Enrollment Office, DKU410 Swift Avenue, Duke Box 104805Durham, NC 27705 USAACADEMIC YEARchangemakerThe academic year begins in mid-August.International students end the academic year by early May.A DU K E E DU CATI O N I N CHI NAD U K EK U N S H A NU N I V E R S I T YHowwill youdefinethefuture?

What role do YOU want?International Enrollment Managemente: intl-admissions@dukekunshan.edu.cnurl: dukekunshan.edu.cn/contact-uskey datesCHINA-BASED OFFICEt: 86 512 3665 7675Duke Kunshan University8 Duke Avenue, KunshanAugust 1, 2020Applications open on Common App websiteJiangsu Province China, 215316November 2, 2020 (Midnight EST)Early Decision application deadlineU.S.-BASED OFFICEJanuary 4, 2021 (Midnight EST)Regular Decision application deadlineMay 1, 2021Regular Decision acceptance deadlinet: 1 919 613 5416International Enrollment Office, DKU410 Swift Avenue, Duke Box 104805Durham, NC 27705 USAACADEMIC YEARchangemakerThe academic year begins in mid-August.International students end the academic year by early May.A DU K E E DU CATI O N I N CHI NAD U K EK U N S H A NU N I V E R S I T YHowwill youdefinethefuture?

60 COUNTRIES REPRESENTEDin undergraduate programAddressing the challenges of the 21st-centuryrequires a 21st-century education. With Duke Kunshan’sinnovative curriculum and integrated, interdisciplinaryapproach, you will develop a strong knowledge baseacross multiple disciplines and learn to apply thatknowledge in real world, cross-cultural settings. Basedin China and with students from around the world,we aim to nurture habits of academic excellence andintercultural exchange essential to global cooperationand our common humanity.DUKE KUN S H AN UN IVE RS ITY1

Each student’s approach to the world is shaped bytheir culture and unique experiences. At Duke Kunshan,we embrace this by cultivating informed and engagedcitizens who are knowledgeable about each other’sAre you acuriousthinker?2d u keku n s h a n.e du.cn/conta ct-u sbackgrounds, and skilled at bridging gaps in culturalunderstanding. We call this rooted globalism and itdefines the character of our campus community andthe strategy behind our curriculum.D U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y3

the curriculum: 5 key featuresSHARED EXPERIENCEOur unique Common Corecourses bring studentsfrom different academicareas together in smallclass settings, oftenleading to robust, thoughtprovoking IED KNOWLEDGECourses are interrelatedand interdisciplinary withinand beyond your major.Learn to view complexissues through multiplelenses and devise solutionsto real-world problemsin student/faculty teamsfrom across the academicspectrum.4-YEAR SNAPSHOTYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3YEAR 4Common CoreLanguageDivisional FoundationsInterdisciplinary CourseDisciplinary CourseSignature Work: Experiential Education, Internships, ResearchElectives & Pass-Fail Mini Terms4du keku n s h a n.e du.cn/conta ct-u sBLOCK SCHEDULEWe divide the conventionalsemester into two sevenweek blocks. In each block,you will complete two tothree focused courses.Students take classes fourdays a week – Mondayto Thursday. Our 4 1academic week offerscountless opportunities toapply your newly acquiredknowledge out in theworld. On Fridays, studentsare busy with variousexperiential learningactivities, communityengagement or facultyguided research.4 1MONDAY - THURSDAYACADEMIC WEEK.NO FRIDAY CLASSES.SIGNATURE WORKAfter choosing a topic inthe second year, you willwork toward a SignatureWork project to showcasethe knowledge you’veaccumulated over yourfour years, drawing oncoursework, research,internships, community-based fieldwork, studyabroad experience andother activities.FLEXIBLE PROGRAMOur program enables youto tailor your learningexperience to meet youracademic goals. You willselect a major by theend of your second year,so take time to explore.Coursework can be complemented by research,internships, co-curricularactivities, electives insideand outside your major,and a variety of mini-termcourses.Mini-Term CoursesElectives that typically lastone week, these courseslet you dive into a new andexciting subject area.D U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y5

Duke Kunshan InterdisciplinarymajorsAt Duke Kunshan, majors encompassseveral disciplinary tracks, allowingstudents to customize their studies.Students will declare their majors intheir second year.dukekunshan.edu.cn/majorsApplied Math &Computational ScienceBehavioral ScienceComputation & DesignCultures and MovementsData ScienceEnvironmental ScienceEthics and LeadershipGlobal China StudiesGlobal Cultural StudiesGlobal HealthInstitutions and GovernanceMaterial SciencesMedia and ArtsMolecular BiosciencePolitical EconomyU.S. StudiesDIVISIONS:Natural SciencesSocial SciencesArts & Humanities6du keku n s h a n.e du.cn/conta ct-us“Learning Mandarin hasbeen challenging. But withthe support of our incredibleprofessors, complementedby the unique class structure,I’ve reached milestones veryquickly while picking up skillsfor a lifetime of languagelearning.”KRISTA MCJARROW-KELLER ’22NEW ZEALAND,18AVERAGE CLASS SIZELANGUAGEAll courses are taught in English. Students are notrequired to know Mandarin Chinese to be admitted,but all students are required to take Mandarin classesbased on their level of proficiency.D U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y7

researchFrom day one, undergraduate students are encouraged toparticipate in advanced academic research. Advisersand faculty mentors will pair you withprojects that complement your areaof interest. Likewise, our faculty arecommitted to engaging with studentsin and out of the classroom. Many haveexpanded their teaching philosophy,seeking advanced training to accommodate our uniquecurriculum and global approach to education.dukekunshan.edu.cn/research7:1“On behalf of the new Youth Leaders in Global Healthclub, we have connected with local hospitals to use realpatient data in our research. Currently, I am conductingresearch on Vitamin D deficiency and diabetes as a partof our Collaborative Research Program, aiming topublish our findings once the study is complete.”EGE DUMAN ’22TURKEYSTUDENT/FACULTY RATIO8du ke ku n s h a n.e du.cn/conta ct-usD U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y9

China is a hotbed for research and development inemerging fields such as artificial intelligence, the internetof things and biomedicine. China’s relations with the U.S.,Are you anadventureseeker?as well as with other advanced nations, are vital in globaleconomic and political spheres.So, why wait to see the world? Duke Kunshan is yourgateway to Asia. Spending four yearshere presents a golden opportunityto travel extensively throughout theregion. On weekends and holidays,you’ll be able to visit fascinating andexotic destinations near and far.Bali, IndonesiaD U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y11

2Duke UniversityDuke Kunshan UniversityAlumni NetworksSTUDY AWAYAT DUKE2 Degreesof ExcellenceAccelerate your career with two undergraduate degrees. Whenyou graduate from Duke Kunshan, you receive two degrees — aDuke University degree and a Duke Kunshan University degree.Our graduates will be highly valued and sought-after bycorporations, organizations and top graduate programs worldwide.A valuable componentof our curriculum isthe opportunity forstudents to spenda semester in theirjunior year at DukeUniversity in Durham,North Carolina, wherethey will have accessto a wide range ofcourses and activities.Students may alsoopt to attend Duke’ssummer program.In addition to joining DukeKunshan’s growing alumni network,our graduates also becomemembers of Duke University’s globalalumni network, gaining access tovaluable services and networkingopportunities in one of the mostpassionate and well-connectedalumni networks in the world.alumni.duke.edu1#KUNSHAN’S RANKin green development,investment potential andtechnological innovation amongcounty-level cities in China.KUNSHANKunshan is a modernmetropolis with one of thefastest growing economiesin China. With a history ofmore than 2,000 years, thecity is a rich blend of old andnew. Kunshan is a 20 minutetrain ride to both Shanghaiand Suzhou, two of China’smost vibrant cities.More about StudyAway and itsassociated costs:dukekunshan.edu.cn/study-awayDuke University Campus12d u keku n s h a n.e du.cn/conta ct-u sSuzhou, ChinaD U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y13

30%INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BODYLeft to centerCullen, Data ScienceUNITED STATESSinan, Political EconomyPAKISTANAdrianna, Media and ArtsUNITED STATESMomoko, Media and ArtsZIMBABWE14DKU Quest trip to the Great Wall of Chinad u keku n s h a n.e du.cn/conta ct-u s“Both the students and faculty are excitedabout where they come from and, even more,what they are building together.”NOAH PICKUS, PH.D.DEAN OF UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULAR AFFAIRSRight to centerBevan, UndecidedNEW ZEALANDMatasebiya, Global HealthETHIOPIAGaliya, Global HealthKAZAKHSTANHajra, Ethics and LeadershipPAKISTAND U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y15

Are you acommunitybuilder?Be a part of our story! Our students have a voice;we value their opinions and encourage them to workwith faculty and staff to make this adynamic, inclusive community.As our campus continues to expand,new students will not only benchmarkDuke Kunshan’s academic excellence,but they will also leave a legacy by establishingeverything from clubs and organizations to studentleadership.D U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y17

campusDuke Kunshan’s campus is a spacious,modern setting with traditional Chineseelements. Its many aquatic featuressymbolize the area’s famous water towns. Asa LEED-certified campus, it is considered amodel of sustainable development.Our campus provides asafe, comfortable livinglearning environment thatencourages the exchangeof ideas in the classroomand beyond. Its exceptionalhousing and dining facilitiesare modeled after theworld’s greatest universities.“Every professor I’ve had has gone above andbeyond to help me understand the content in class.The faculty are easily approachable anda seamless part of the community."SYLVIA LACHER ’22UNITED STATESSports and RecreationThe Athletics department strives tostrengthen the relationship betweeneducation, physical exercise and sport bycreating engaging activities that promotehealthy lifestyles. Our sports teams competein regional leagues and tournaments.dukekunshan.edu.cn/athletics18d u keku n s h a n.e du.cn/conta ct-usCAMPUS FOR THE FUTUREPhase 2 of Duke Kunshan’s campusconstruction project will provide a modernmix of green space and high-tech facilities.Featuring advanced classrooms and labs, alibrary, student accommodation, a dynamicsports complex and more, construction isslated for completion in 2022.D U K E KU NS HA N U NI VER S I T Y19