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World-Class Faculty

Duke's graduate programs are designed so that students work closely with top experts in their fields. | See our 1,300+ graduate faculty

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Strong Student Support

You will find numerous resources and services to support your academic, financial, social, physical, and mental wellbeing. | See student resources

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Great Place to Call Home

Duke's home city of Durham and the wider Triangle area are perennially listed among the best places to live in America. | Discover Durham

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Robust Professional Development

We actively help you explore all your career options and prepare yourself for success no matter which path you choose. | Check out our offerings

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Vibrant Student Life

No matter your background or interests, you will be able to find your community at Duke. | Our support for student groups

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Global Alumni Connections

You will have access to a 160,000-strong alumni network that includes leaders and innovators in every field. | Duke Alumni Network

Spotlights

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Duke University Center of Exemplary Mentoring Receives $1 Million Grant Renewal from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

The grant renewal will support UCEM's continued programming over the next three years.

Duke UCEM and Sloan Scholars
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Across Faiths, Across Disciplines

A diversity of religious life groups and interfaith initiatives on campus

For Graduate Students Seeking Spiritual Well-Being
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Making Mental Wellness a Priority

Embracing mental health as a human right

Mental Health Resources for Graduate Students
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Conyers, Epureanu, Lum Named 2023 Few-Glasson Inductees

The Few-Glasson Alumni Society welcomes three new members

alumni careers and impact

Highlights of The Graduate School's Work

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Building a More Diverse Duke

Our University Center of Exemplary Mentoring recruits and supports Ph.D. students from underrepresented minorities in the physical sciences and engineering.

Duke UCEM Site
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Teaching You How to Teach

From one-off TA workshops to an in-depth college teaching certificate, our resources and programming help graduate students hone their teaching skills and strengthen their CVs. 

College Teaching Support
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Helping You Find Community

We work hard to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all our graduate students. Hear from a few of them on the moments when they found their place at Duke.

Watch the Videos
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Cultivating Good Mentoring

Good mentoring is critical to success in graduate school, so we spend significant time working with faculty and students to cultivate a strong culture of mentoring at Duke.

Mentoring Resources
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Providing Language Support

Our English for International Students program offers courses, consultations, and other resources to ensure students have the English language support they need to succeed.

More about EIS
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Creating a Safe Environment

Our graduate students are entitled to learning environments free from harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconducts. See their options for addressing such concerns.

Resources & Contacts

Alumni Profiles