Duke-Approved programs are sponsored by other U.S./foreign universities and providers. Each program on this list has been reviewed for academic quality and approved by a committee of Duke faculty and staff.
When you are accepted to study on Duke-Approved programs, you pay the tuition and fees of the administering university or provider, in addition to a study abroad fee payable to Duke to maintain your enrollment at Duke.
Duke-Approved programs are administered by non-Duke entities. Admission decisions and policies are set by the program. Duke does not have the ability to influence these outcomes or change program admissions policies. To facilitate transfer credit, Duke, in collaboration with the university or program provider, may modify course load expectations for Duke students on Duke-Approved programs. Such modifications will be indicated on MyGlobalEd brochure pages for each program and communicated to students through specific course load notifications.
New Duke-Approved Application Process
Find your best fit:
- Duke limits the total number of students who can go on each Duke-Approved program each term. Students must attend a mandatory workshop and fill out a worksheet and GEO will determine whether or not a student is approved to apply.
- GEO evaluates worksheets based on best fit. Best fit includes: major/minor, language experience, personal statement, and rank choice.
- See GEO’s calendar to find out when workshops are offered.
Types of Approved Programs
Programs on the Duke-Approved list generally fit into one of the following categories.
Companies and organizations that coordinate study abroad opportunities for students are often referred to as “third-party providers” or just “providers." As a student on a provider program, you will apply and be admitted to a program through an administering body. Using a third-party provider often gives you and your family peace of mind by having an extra layer of support while abroad.
- Coursework: You will either take classes at a host institution, take classes administered by the provider, or a mixture of both.
- Support services: Housing, excursions, and on-site assistance through the provider.
- Credit: Transfer credit and transcript from the host institution or a school of record.
- Deadlines: Vary by program.
Direct Enroll study abroad programs are administered on-site by host institutions. As a student on a direct enroll program, you will be admitted to the host university as a visiting international student for a summer, semester, or academic year. Direct enroll programs encourage you to be independent, as they do not always provide the amount of support services you might be accustomed to in the United States.
- Coursework: You will enroll in classes as if you are a degree-seeking student at the host institution.
- Support services: Housing with other students at the university, less assistance from staff necessitating that you be more independent. Housing may not be guaranteed, you might need to find a place to live on your own using provided resources.
- Credit: Transfer credit and a transcript issued by the host university.
- Deadlines: Vary by program.