For students beginning their program in July 2023 (Class of 2024) tuition cost is 62,200 USD for non-Chinese students and 200,000 RMB for citizens of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Tuition is billed by and paid to Duke Kunshan University, except for students with a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. For the latter, tuition is billed by and paid to Duke University. For all students, other charges including health insurance, course packs, dues, and fees are billed by and paid to Duke University.
Please refer to the following Duke Kunshan University tuition payment schedule for the 2023-2024 Academic Year: Duke Kunshan University website
For information about the Duke University billing schedule, please visit the Duke University Bursar Office website.
Expenses for attending Fuqua go beyond just your tuition. Here is the estimated Cost of Attendance for the Class of 2024 MMS: Duke Kunshan University program:
For Non-Chinese Students
| Expense | Cost (USD) |
| Tuition | 62,200 |
| Health Insurance (Including Enrollment Fee) and Health Fee | 3,669 |
| MMS Association Fee, Graduate Student Activities Fee, Student Recreation Fee, Graduate Student Services Fee, Transcript Fee | 780 |
| Books & Course Packs | 800 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Housing, Food, Travel) | 22,418 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (USD) |
89,867 |
For Chinese Students
| Expense | Cost (RMB) |
| Tuition | 200,000 |
| Health Insurance (Including Enrollment Fee) and Health Fee |
20,482 |
| MMS Association Fee, Graduate Student Activities Fee, Student Recreation Fee, Graduate Student Services Fee, Transcript Fee | 5,421 |
| Books & Course Packs | 5,560 |
| Estimated Living Expenses (Housing, Food, Travel) | 156,803 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Attendance (RMB) | 388,266 |
For more information on loans, scholarships, and detailed Cost of Attendance, please visit Financing Your Degree.
From more traditional scholarships and loans to special programs, there are a number of opportunities to help make your Fuqua education a reality.
Merit Scholarships/ Special Financial Aid
Duke Kunshan University Admissions oversees merit-based scholarships. Merit scholarships are awarded based on a candidate's overall profile.
Special financial aid will be offered to all Chinese citizens to lower the tuition standard. Additional scholarships of varying amounts will be available based on academic achievement and family financial circumstances. Applicants will be given an opportunity to submit supplemental financial information.
Contact the Admissions Office if you have questions about merit-based scholarships and/or special financial aid.
Federal and Private Loans
U.S. federal and private loans are available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
International Loans
A no-cosigner international student loan may be available to non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents and non-Chinese students to help cover up to 80% of the Cost of Attendance.
Loans are not available to Chinese students; however, external funding sources may be available.
For more information on loans, scholarships, and detailed Cost of Attendance, please visit Financing Your Degree.
