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Duke University, Center for International Development

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Country
United States
Address
Box 90237, Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy Box 90586 Durham NC 27708
Website
www.duke.edu
Switchboard
919-613-7333
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The Program in International Development Policy (PIDP) at the Duke University Center for International Development (DCID) is designed for mid-career professionals seeking to dedicate their careers to policy making and public service in developing countries and countries in transition. The PIDP provides interdisciplinary training in policy analysis on issues related to long term social and economic development. In contrast to most graduate programs in the development field, the PIDP is structured to cross the boundaries of academic, technical, managerial, and professional training. Upon successful completion of the program, PIDP Fellows will receive a Master of Arts degree or Certificate in International Development Policy. Participants in the Program —known as PIDP Fellows— represent diverse nationalities, academic interests, and professional backgrounds. Most are citizens of developing and transition countries and worked for their government, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and research institutions. Others are citizens of developed nations who are committed to assisting developing countries through their service in foreign assistance agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, or other development institutions. Economists, urban planners, environmental activists, engineers, lawyers, agronomists, educators, legislators, diplomats, researchers, and other professionals from the public and private sector have all taken part in the PIDP. After completing the program, Fellows have served both in their home countries and in international agencies at senior levels as public officials, policy analysts, independent researchers, and leaders of non-governmental organizations. Recognizing that real world decision makers require training that enhances their ability to solve policy problems, the PIDP takes an interdisciplinary approach. Through participation in small, core seminars focusing on development- related topics, PIDP Fellows receive a firm grounding in development theory and policy analysis. The flexible program design allows Fellows to choose graduate-level course electives in any department and to undertake independent research related to their individual interests. Simultaneously, Fellows work together to develop recommendations for policy design and implementation drawing on the latest approaches explored in the seminars and workshops with faculty, practitioners, and other experts.   

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Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 3,184
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined?
Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 45
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 6,394 FTE: 6,372
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 362 FTE: 361
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students.
Average International Undergraduate Fees $ USD 34,335
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ USD 34,335
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 7,204 FTE: 6,959
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate Students Headcount: 1,589 FTE: 1,588
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 33,990
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ USD 33,990
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 12,824
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 1,830
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Average Domestic Student Fees $ USD 29,770
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate Output
Number of PhDs Awarded 277
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
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Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

Duke University is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the United States. The Program in International Development Policy (PIDP) offers an interdisciplinary and flexible program with outstanding faculty from academia as well as practioners with extensive field experience.

Range of Fees

PIDP
2004-05 Estimate for 9 month academic year
tuition, $20,400
fees, $3954

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

213/550 minimum TOEFL score required for PIDP

Accommodation

Duke University has an on campus apartment complex. International students are given first priority.

The PIDP offers arrival assistance to all first year Fellows. This includes airport pick-up and assistance in looking for housing and other settling in needs.

Accommodation Range

One bedroom apartments range from $450 to $900 per month.

Language Support

Duke's Graduate School requires all non-native English speakers to take an oral and written English test. Students may have to take additional graduate level courses in English depending on the outcome of the test.

The PIDP hires an English tutor to provide additional assistance to students who request it.

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This institution offers programs in the following:

Subjects
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Sociology/Social Studies

No programs have been entered for this institution.

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  • 2007
Area Rank
Overall 13
Arts & Humanities 20
Technology 107
Life Sciences & Biomedicine 19
Natural Sciences 54
Social Sciences 25
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