These are the application deadlines for applicants who wish to begin their graduate studies in fall 2021. For all dates listed, the deadline is 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. If there is a discrepancy between the deadline information on this page and other materials you may have received, you should adhere to the deadlines on this page.
Ph.D. Programs |
Deadline |
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Art, Art History and Visual Studies | 12/15/2020 | |
Biochemistry | 12/15/2020 | |
Biology | 12/01/2020 | |
Biomedical Engineering | 12/31/2020 | |
Biostatistics | 12/01/2020 | |
Business Administration | 12/31/2020 | |
Cell and Molecular Biology | 12/01/2020 | |
Chemistry | 12/06/2020 | |
Civil and Environmental Engineering | 12/31/2020 | |
Classical Studies | 01/13/2021 | |
Cognitive Neuroscience | 12/01/2020 | |
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics | 12/01/2020 | |
Computational Media, Arts, and Cultures | Not accepting applications for 2021 enrollment | |
Computer Science | 12/15/2020 | |
Cultural Anthropology | Not accepting applications for 2021 enrollment | |
Developmental and Stem Cell Biology | 12/01/2020 | |
Earth and Ocean Sciences | 01/08/20214 | |
Ecology | 12/01/20204 | |
Economics | 01/05/2021 | |
Electrical and Computer Engineering | 12/01/20201 | |
English | 12/10/2020 | |
Environment | 12/01/20204 | |
Environmental Policy | 12/15/20204 | |
Evolutionary Anthropology | 12/01/2020 | |
Genetics and Genomics | 12/01/2020 | |
German Studies - Carolina-Duke Program (must apply through UNC Graduate School) |
12/15/2020 | |
History | 12/15/2020 | |
Immunology | 12/01/2020 | |
Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health | 12/08/2020 | |
Literature | 12/01/2020 | |
Marine Science and Conservation | 12/08/20204 | |
Mathematics | 12/06/2020 | |
Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science | 12/15/2020 | |
Medical Physics | 12/08/2020 | |
Molecular Cancer Biology | 12/07/2020 | |
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology | 12/01/2020 | |
Music | 01/12/2021 | |
Neurobiology | 12/01/2020 | |
Nursing | 12/01/2020 | |
Pathology | 12/15/2020 | |
Pharmacology and Cancer Biology | 12/07/2020 | |
Philosophy | 12/31/2020 | |
Physics | 12/10/20202 | |
Political Science | 12/20/2020 | |
Population Health Sciences | 12/11/2020 | |
Psychology and Neuroscience (Clinical track) | 12/01/2020 | |
Psychology and Neuroscience (All non-clinical tracks) | 12/01/2020 | |
Public Policy Studies | 12/01/2020 | |
Religious Studies | 12/10/2020 | |
Romance Studies | 12/31/20203 | |
Sociology | 12/18/2020 | |
Statistical Science | 01/01/2021 |
1 Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. applicants: Applications submitted by 12/01/2020 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after 12/01/2020 but before the closing date of 02/28/2021 will be reviewed based upon availability of space and funding.
2 Physics Ph.D. applicants: Applications submitted by 12/10/2020 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after 12/10/2020 but before the closing date of 01/01/2021 will be reviewed based upon availability of space and funding.
3 Romance Studies Ph.D. applicants: Applications submitted by 12/31/2020 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after 12/31/2020 but before the closing date of 03/08/2021 will be reviewed based upon availability of space and funding.
4 Nicholas School of the Environment & Duke Marine Lab applicants: In an effort to provide extra time and funding to our current Ph.D. students, the Nicholas School and Duke Marine Lab have made the difficult decision to pause school-funded Ph.D. admissions for the 2021-22 academic year due to the pandemic. Some faculty support students with external grants and therefore may be able to admit graduate students. Please consult individual faculty for specific admissions information
1 Bioethics and Science Policy applicants: All applications received by 03/20/2021 are guaranteed review; however, applications submitted by 01/15/2021 will receive a final decision by February 2021. After 03/19/2021, aplications will be accepted on a space-available basis through 05/31/2021.
2 Dance MFA applicants: Late applications will be considered under special circumstances. Applicants are advised to contact Prof. Michael Klien (mk366@duke.edu) before starting an application.
3 Electrical and Computer Engineering master's applicants: Applications submitted by 01/01/2021 are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after the 01/01/2021 deadline but before the closing date of 02/28/2021 will be reviewed based upon availability of space.
4 Global Health applicants: The priority deadline is 01/15/2021, though all applications received by 03/01/2021 are guaranteed review. Applications received after 03/01/2021 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
5 Graduate Liberal Studies applicants: All applications submitted by 06/01/2021 are guaranteed review; however, applicants submitting materials by 02/15/2021 will receive an admissions decision by 03/15/2021 and will have priority consideration for financial aid.
6 Materials Science and Engineering applicants: All applications received by 03/15/2021 are guaranteed review; however applications submitted by 01/31/2021 will receive priority consideration.
7 Population Health Sciences applicants: The priority deadline is 01/15/2021, though all applications received by 02/28/2021 are guaranteed review. Applications received after 02/28/2021 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
8 Medical Physics applicants: The priority deadline is 01/08/2021, though all applications received by 01/31/2021 are guaranteed review. Applications received after 01/31/2021 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
9 East Asian Studies applicants: All applications received by 01/31/2021 are guaranteed review and will be considered for departmental funding. Applications received after the priority deadline will be accepted for review on a space-available basis until 04/30/2021.
10 Master of Arts in Teaching applicants: The priority deadline is 01/15/2021, though all applications received by 02/08/2021 are guaranteed review. Applications received after 02/08/2021 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.