TOEFL To be eligible for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver, you must have studied full-time for two years or more at a college or university where the sole language of instruction is English and in a country where English is the primary spoken language. The two years of study must be completed prior to application submission. The waiver request should be sent to grad-admissions@duke.edu. NOTE: Either TOEFL or IELTS are accepted, but IELTS is preferred. For more information see English Language Proficiency Scores(https://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/apply/english-language-proficiency-test-scores). IELTS To be eligible for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver, you must have studied full-time for two years or more at a college or university where the sole language of instruction is English and in a country where English is the primary spoken language. The two years of study must be completed prior to application submission. The waiver request should be sent to grad-admissions@duke.edu. NOTE: Either TOEFL or IELTS are accepted, but IELTS is preferred. For more information see English Language Proficiency Scores(https://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/apply/english-language-proficiency-test-scores). GRE The combined Verbal and Quantitative GRE score should be at least 308 and the Writing, a 3.5 or higher. Exceptions to these thresholds are sometimes made. The code number for Duke University Graduate School is 5156. Because you are applying for admission to the Graduate School at Duke University, you do not need a department code.

GPA Successful applicants generally have a GPA of 3.5 or above, but are expected to have a minimum of 3.2.  Fee Application fee is $80. RL Three letters of recommendation Transcript If you are offered admission and accept, we will contact you to request that you send your official transcripts to The Graduate School. Do not send your official transcripts until you are contacted.