Tuition & Financial Aid
Financing Your Future
Learn more about the estimated cost of attendance and the opportunities available for scholarships and funding in our engineering master’s programs.
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For Campus Study
2024-2025 Estimated Online Tuition, Fees, and Expenses for these Master of Engineering programs:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Climate & Sustainability Engineering
- Computational Mechanics & Scientific Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Design & Technology Innovation
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Financial Technology
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology Design
- Photonics & Optical Sciences
- Risk Engineering
Cost of Attendance
In General
Tuition for campus-based Duke Master of Engineering programs for the 2024-2025 academic year is $32,990 per semester taken at the university.
In general, completion of the 30 required credits over three semesters would result in a total tuition cost of $98,970. Internship courses do not incur tuition charges.
Artificial Intelligence Master of Engineering Program
Tuition for the AI Master of Engineering over two semesters and a summer session would result in an estimated total tuition cost of $75,877. The internship course does not incur tuition charges. See specifics below.
Game Design, Development & Innovation Master of Engineering Program
Tuition for the Game Design, Development & Innovation Master of Engineering over four semesters would result in an estimated total tuition cost of $108,867. The internship course does not incur tuition charges. See specifics below.
2024-2025 Estimated Campus Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
For one year of study
Academic Year Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Tuition $32,990 $32,990 Health Fee $487 $487 Health Insurance $3,381 $0 Activity Fee $18 $18 Student Services Fee $12 $12 Transcript Fee $120 $0 Recreation Fee $190 $190 Housing $6,008 $7,510 Board (Food) $1,880 $2,350 Books & Supplies $322 $322 Local Transportation $904 $1,130 Personal & Miscellaneous $1,896 $2,370 Total Cost of Attendance, per semester $48,208 $47,379 Total Cost of Attendance, per academic year $95,587 Important Notes
- Tuition, fees, and estimates subject to confirmation each May. Rates subject to change
- Health insurance enrollment is required unless you can show proof of comparable private insurance coverage
- Domestic students, if accepting a federal loan, may anticipate approximately $900 in loan origination fees per semester
- Internship courses do not incur tuition charges
- There is no charge for registration for students in the Master of Engineering program
- Federal Financial Aid recipients may qualify for work study
- International students bringing a spouse and/or dependent(s) should explore funding requirements
Normal Program Duration
The normal program duration is one and one-half years of study (3 semesters) for all programs, except Artificial Intelligence for Product Innovation.
- The duration of the AI Master of Engineering is one year of study (2 semesters and a summer session).
- The duration of the Game Design, Development & Innovation Master of Engineering is two years of study (4 semesters).
The normal load is 4 courses (12 units) per semester in the first year.
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For Campus Study
2024-2025 Estimated Campus Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
Tuition for campus-based Duke Master of Engineering programs for the 2024-2025 academic year is $32,990 per semester taken at the university.
Tuition for the AI Master of Engineering over two semesters and a summer session would result in a total tuition cost of $75,877. The internship course does not incur tuition charges.
Academic Year Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Summer 2025 Tuition* $32,990 $32,990 $9,897 Health Fee $487 $487 $225 Health Insurance $3,381** Graduate Student Activity Fee $18 $18 Graduate Student Service Fee $12 $ 12 Transcript Fee $120 Recreation Fee $190 $190 Room $6,008 $7,510 $4,506 Board $1,880 $2,350 $1,410 Books & Supplies $322 $322 $167 Local Transportation $904 $1,130 $678 Personal & Misc. $1,896 $2,370 $1,422 Total Cost of Attendance per semester $48,208
$47,379 $18,305 Total Cost of Attendance per academic year $113,892
Important Note
- Tuition, fees, and estimates are subject to confirmation each May. Rates subject to change
Normal Program Duration
- The normal duration of the AI Master of Engineering program is one year of study (2 semesters and a summer session); however, the program can be extended for an additional Fall semester to complete in 16 months. *The estimated tuition cost of the Extended Track is $85,774 to $95,671, depending on number of credits taken in the final semester.
- The normal load is four courses (12 units) per semester in the first year
- Tuition, fees, and expense estimates are subject to confirmation each May
- Purchase of health insurance is required unless you can show proof of comparable private insurance coverage
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For Campus Study
2024-2025 Estimated Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
All amounts are based on the 2024-2025 academic year are estimates only. Enrolling students are required to pay a deposit.
Year One Fall Spring Tuition $32,990 $32,990 Health Fee $487 $487 Health Insurance $3,381 $0 Activity Fee $18 $18 Student Services Fee $12 $12 Transcript Fee $120 $0 Recreation Fee $190 $190 Housing $6,008 $7,510 Board (Food) $1,880 $2,350 Books & Supplies $322 $322 Local Transportation $904 $1,130 Personal & Miscellaneous $1,896 $2,370 Total Cost of Attendance, per semester $48,208 $47,379 Total Cost of Attendance, per academic year $95,587 Year Two Fall Spring Tuition $32,990 $9,897 Health Fee $487 $487 Health Insurance $3,381 $0 Activity Fee $18 $18 Student Services Fee $12 $12 Transcript Fee $0 $0 Recreation Fee $190 $190 Housing $6,008 $7,510 Board (Food) $1,880 $2,350 Books & Supplies $322 $322 Local Transportation $904 $1,130 Personal & Miscellaneous $1,896 $2,370 Total Cost of Attendance, per semester $48,088 $24,286 Total Cost of Attendance, per academic year $72,374 Total Cost of Degree (Estimate): $167,961
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For Campus Study
2024-2025 Estimated Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
Duke’s Master of Engineering Management campus program tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $34,456 per semester taken at the university.
In general, completion of the 8 required courses would result in a total tuition cost of $66,912.
The normal program duration is one year (2 semesters). Tuition is subject to confirmation each May.
Academic Year Fall 2024 Spring 2025 Tuition $33,456 $33,456 Health Fee $487 $487 Health Insurance $3,381 $0 Activity Fee $18 $18 Student Services Fee $12 $12 Transcript Fee $120 $0 Recreation Fee $190 $190 Housing $6,008 $7,510 Board (Food) $1,880 $2,350 Books & Supplies $322 $322 Local Transportation $904 $1,130 Personal & Miscellaneous $1,896 $2,370 Total Cost of Attendance, per semester $48,674 $47,845 Total Cost of Attendance, per academic year $96,519 Important Notes
- Tuition, fees, and expense estimates are subject to confirmation each May. Rates subject to change.
- Purchase of health insurance is required unless you can show proof of comparable private insurance coverage
- Domestic students, if accepting a federal loan, may anticipate approximately $900 in loan origination fees per semester
- The normal course load is four courses (12 units) per semester
- No tuition is charged for the two courses (6 units) received for the summer internship and internship assessment courses or for the seminar and workshop series
- There is no charge for course registration for students in the Duke Master of Engineering Management program
- Federal Financial Aid recipients may qualify for work study.
- International students bringing a spouse and/or dependent(s) may find funding requirements here.
If You Choose to Extend the Program
- 3 Semesters: Students extending the program to three semesters pay no tuition in the third semester but are responsible for any student fees
- 4 Semesters: Students who then extend the program to four semesters pay by course unit in the fourth semester, including all student fees
More about part-time study and extending the program
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For Campus Study
Master of Science students are required to enroll in and pay tuition for at least three semesters of full-time study. Rates are subject to change each year. Tuition typically increases by no more than 4 percent per academic year.
Find estimated costs for domestic and international students in our Master of Science programs at gradschool.duke.edu
Online Programs
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For Online Study
2024-2025 Estimated Online Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
Tuition for online Master of Engineering programs for the 2024-2025 academic year is $9,897 per course taken at the university.
In general, completion of the 30 required credits over five semesters would result in a total estimated tuition cost of $98,970. Tuition increases occur each year. Please note that the internship courses do not incur tuition charges.
Academic Year Amount Tuition $98,970
($19,794 per semester) *Transcript Fee $120 * Books $644 * Total $99,734 Important Notes
- Students typically take 2 courses per semester
- Tuition, fees, and estimates subject to confirmation each May
- Domestic students, if accepting a federal loan, may anticipate approximately $900 in loan origination fees per semester
- No tuition is charged for course credits received for internship, internship assessment, or residency courses. There is a room and board fee associated with residency
- There is no charge for registration for students in Duke Master of Engineering programs
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For Online Study
2024-2025 Estimated Online Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
Tuition for online Duke Master of Engineering programs for the 2024-2025 academic year is $9,897 per course taken at the university.
In general, completion of the 30 required credits over five semesters would result in a total tuition cost of $98,970. Please note that the internship courses do not incur tuition charges.
Academic Year Amount Tuition $98,970
($19,794 per semester) *Transcript Fee $120 * Books $644 * Total $99,734 Important Notes
- Students typically take two courses per semester. Tuition, fees, and estimates are subject to confirmation each May. Rates subject to change
- Domestic students can estimate $438 in loan fees per semester if securing student loans.
- No tuition is charged for course credits received for the internship, internship assessment, or residency courses. There is a room and board fee associated with residency
- There is no charge for registration for students in Duke Master of Engineering programs.
Transcript Fee
All entering students will be charged a one-time mandatory fee of $120 for transcripts in the first semester. This fee entitles the student to an unlimited number of Duke transcripts.
Payment of Accounts
The Office of the Bursar will issue invoices to registered students for tuition, fees, and other charges approximately four to six weeks before the beginning of classes each semester. The total amount due on the invoice is payable by the invoice’s late payment date, normally one week before the beginning of classes.
A student is required to pay all invoices as presented and will be in default if the total amount is not paid in full by the due date. A student in default will not be allowed to receive a transcript of academic records or a diploma at graduation.
Contact the Bursar’s Office for:
- Monthly payment option
- Late payment charge
- Refunds for withdrawal from school during fall and spring semesters
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For Online Study
2024-2025 Estimated Online Tuition, Fees, and Expenses
Tuition for the online Master of Engineering Management (Duke MEM Online) for the 2024-2025 academic year is $8,364 per course taken at the university. Students generally take two courses per semester over four semesters, though we offer flexibility to those who want to extend the program.
In general, completion of the eight required program courses would result in a total tuition cost of $66,912. Please note that course credits earned through the internship requirement do not incur tuition charges.
Academic Year Amount Tuition $66,912
($16,728 per semester) *Transcript Fee $120 * Residency Fee $4,275 ($1,425 residency) Books $644 * Total $71,951 Important Notes
- Students typically take 2 courses per semester
- Tuition, fees, and estimates subject to confirmation each May. Rates subject to change
- Domestic students, if accepting a federal loan, may anticipate approximately $900 in loan origination fees per semester
- The expected course load for online students is 2 courses (6 units) per semester and the expected program duration is 4 semesters. Students taking fewer than 2 courses (6 units) may pay $2,788 per unit
- There is no charge for course registration
- No tuition is charged for course credits received for an internship, internship assessment, or residency courses. There is a room and board fee associated with residency
Tuition
Tuition is charged on a per-semester basis, based on two (2) courses per semester. The tuition per semester for 2024-2025 is $16,728.
Transcript Fee
All entering students will be charged in the first semester a one-time mandatory fee of $120 for transcripts. This fee entitles the student to an unlimited number of Duke transcripts.
Transportation and Parking
Online Master of Engineering Management students will be responsible for arranging their own travel to Duke for the three required residencies. Once on campus, parking and local transportation will be provided. The Residency Fee for 2024-2025 is $1,425 per residency.
Payment of Accounts
The Duke Bursar’s Office issues invoices each semester to registered students four to six weeks before the start of classes. The total due is payable by the invoice late payment date, which is typically a week prior to the start of classes. A student is required to pay all invoices as presented and will be in default if the total amount is not paid in full by the due date. A student in default will not be allowed to receive a transcript of academic records or receive a diploma at graduation.
For more information about monthly payment options and more, contact the Bursar’s Office:
- Phone: +1 919 684-3531
- Email: bursar@duke.edu
- Web: finance.duke.edu/bursar
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Tuition
Tuition for these online graduate certificate programs:
- Business Foundations for Engineers
- AI Foundations for Product Innovation
in the 2024-2025 academic year is $8,364 per course.
There are two semesters per academic year. Students typically take one course per semester. At current rates, completion of the four required courses to earn a stand-alone online certificate would result in a total tuition cost of $33,456.
Transcript Fee
All entering students will be charged in the first semester a one-time mandatory fee of $120 for transcripts. This fee entitles the student to an unlimited number of Duke transcripts.
Important Note for International Applicants
These stand-alone online certificate programs do NOT qualify students for US visa sponsorship.
Gainful Employment Disclosures*
Program Length
- Typically 2 years for Business Foundations for Engineers Certificate, assuming 1 course per semester
- Typically 15 months for AI Foundations for Product Innovation Certificate (1 course per semester, including summer)
Program Costs
The amounts shown below include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. There may be additional costs for living expenses. Note that this information is subject to change:
Academic Year Amount Tuition $8,364 per 3-credit class, and a total of $33,456 for the certificate ** Transcript Fee $120 ** Books $322 Total $33,898 Notes ** Duke may change its tuition for each academic year and this estimate is based on current academic year tuition charges.
Student Loans
- Information about average student debt, monthly debt expense and debt interest rate have been withheld since fewer than 10 students have completed this program
Job Placement Rates
- We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers
- Program graduates are employed in the following fields:
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
- The program does not meet any licensing requirements
- Additional Information: Date Created 3/15/2021
* These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education
Military Affiliated Education Benefits
Duke Engineering master’s degree and graduate certificate programs are eligible for Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DoD) education benefits.
Click for helpful information about using those benefits to attend Duke.
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Eligible students demonstrating a commitment to fostering a community of unique lived experiences and inclusive perspectives may receive up to 50 percent tuition scholarship annually through the Duke Mission Scholarships.
Additional opportunities include up to $10,000 per year for students to engage in research under the guidance of a principal investigator.
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Duke’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers scholarships to competitive students – typically ranging $20,000 to $30,000.
Eligible degree programs include:
- Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Master of Engineering in:
- Civil Engineering
- Climate & Sustainability Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Risk Engineering
- Computational Mechanics & Scientific Computing
More information at cee.duke.edu
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The Duke Graduate School offers fellowships and other types of funding in support of Master of Science students.
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Wilkinson and Garda Fellowships for Outstanding Students
This opportunity provides two of $10,000 fellowships to selected applicants to our Master of Engineering Management program with outstanding undergraduate records.
Selection is based on information submitted through the application—including demonstrated leadership, GPA and GRE scores.
Important Note
Fellowship recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents.
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This competitive scholarship provides support toward tuition and fees of third-year Duke University School of Medicine students enrolled in Duke’s MD-Master of Engineering dual degree program.
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For our Master of Science and Master of Engineering students, we offer support to recipients of select competitive externally funded scholarships, such as National Science Foundation (NSF) Fellowships and Fulbright Scholarships.
Partner Programs
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Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering is proud to partner with EdAssist by Bright Horizons.
Employees of EdAssist organizations who apply to one of our specified master’s programs are eligible to receive:
- 10% tuition scholarship, and
- Waiver of the application fee
Eligible programs and scholarship amounts
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Duke’s Master of Engineering Management program is proud be a partner of Boeing’s Learning Together Program (LTP).
Boeing employees can earn a Master’s of Engineering Management from Duke in just two years through Duke MEM Online.
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In partnership with the United States Navy, Nuclear Propulsion Program Officers can receive Duke credit for their training and service.
US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officers can earn a Master of Engineering Management degree by completing six (6) courses, rather than the usual eight (8).
Duke Will Recognize
- Six (6) hours of technical elective credit (equivalent to two Duke courses) for Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training
- Naval service to satisfy the internship and capstone requirements (EGRMGMT 550 and 551)
How to Apply
- Contact your commanding officer, and gain approval
- Request your commanding officer to submit a Letter of Support as part of the recommendation portion of your online application
Important Notes
- Upon enrollment, you must provide a copy of your Joint Services Transcript
- There may be other miscellaneous required degree components beyond coursework
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FAFSA
If you are eligible, consider submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Duke Graduate School’s FAFSA School Code is 002920
Helpful links
- Application procedures for student loans
- Information on private lenders for citizens, permanent residents, and non-US citizens
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Campus Study Only
While enrolled in the campus program, many students work in a variety of places, such as campus libraries and various departments within Duke. Teaching assistantships are available in various departments, and some departments have research assistantships as well.
These positions are paid an hourly rate, and most students work between 10 to 20 hours per week. Positions are generally posted (Duke NetID required) and filled just a week or two before classes begin each semester.
Duke graduate students may also work as Resident Assistants and Graduate Residents in Duke’s on-campus housing
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The funding opportunities listed below are not affiliated with Duke. The list is not comprehensive. It is offered as a resource for applicants.
North America
United States of America
- American Indian Graduate Center/ Graduate Fellowships
- HENAAC Scholars Program
- NCAA/ Walter Byers Scholarship
- AISES (American Indian Science & Engineering Society)/ Intel Scholarship
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) / Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Fellowship
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP)/ Out to Innovate Scholarships
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
- Native American Scholarships & Support Resources
- Black Student Scholarship Directory (Choose Graduate)
- Scholarships for Hispanic Students (Choose Graduate)
The Americas & Canada
Canada
Mexico
Central America
Guatemala
Caribbean
Antigua & Barbuda
Bahamas
Dominican Republic
South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
Europe
Armenia
- Luys Foundation
- AGBU scholarship program
- Armenian Education Foundation
- Armenian International Women’s Association
- Armenian Professional Society
- Organization of Istanbul Armenians
Azerbaijan Republic
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Scandinavia
Finland
Georgia
Germany
Greece
- Ebeirikio Foundation
- University of Patras/ Andreas Mentzelopoulos Scholarship
- IKY State Scholarships Foundation
- Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation
Hungary
Kosovo
Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia
Macedonia
Netherlands
Norway
Russia
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Sweden
Türkiye
Ukraine
Africa
South Africa
- Association of South African Women in Science and Engineering (SAWISE) / SAWISE Angus Scholarship
- Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund / South Africa Program
Morocco
Egypt
Asia-Pacific
Southwest Asia
- AmidEast: America-Mideast Educational and Training Services
- Higher Education Funding Opportunities in the Arab Region / Funding Index
Bahrain
China
India
Iraq
- Prime Minister’s Annual Scholarship/ HCED Scholarship Program
- Human Capacity Development Program (HCDP)
- Iraq Scholarships Scheme / Future Capacity Building Program
- Iraq Scholars and Leaders Program
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
- Civil Service Commission Scholarship
- Public Authority for Applied Education and Training Scholarship (PAAET)
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Thailand
Oceania
Australia
Any Country
- Institute of International Education/ Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
- Bureau of Education & Cultural Affairs/ Fulbright Program
- ASHRAE/ Graduate Grants-in-Aid
- BF Goodrich Collegiate Inventors Program
- Zonta International Foundation/ Amelia Earhart Fellowship
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)/ SPIE Educational Scholarship
- ASME
- Open Society Foundation
- Pathways to Science
Developing Nations
Women
- Canadian Federation of University Women
- Graduate Women International
- Philanthropic and Educational Organization for Women/ International Peace Scholarship
- American Association of University Women Educational Foundation/ AAUW International Fellowship
- MMMF for Women from Developing Countries/ Grand Program
- Australian Federation of University Women
- Microsoft Research/ Graduate Women Scholarship
- Association for Women in Science/ AWIS Pre-doctoral awards
- Society of Women Engineers
- Women Techmakers Scholars Program (formerly the Google Anita Borg Scholarship)
- Toptal Scholarships for Women (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania)
Duke ‘4+1’ Undergraduates
LGBTQ+
- Fastweb LGBTQ
- Friends of Alan Turing Scholarship
- Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarships
- Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program
- Hewlett-Packard (HP) Scholars Program
- Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Scholarship Database
- Live Out Loud Scholarship
- Markowski-Leach Scholarship
- National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) Out to Innovate Scholarship
- Point Foundation
- Pride Foundation
- Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship
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You’ll gain the most from your Duke education if your organization supports you. Here’s some advice:
Start Now
Obtaining approval will probably take longer than you expect, so allow plenty of time.
Evaluate Yourself
Demonstrate motivation. Plan a career path within your organization. Identify the skills and knowledge you need to assume more responsibility. As you plan, anticipate concerns from your employer, such as:
- How will you manage time away from the office?
- How will costs be paid?
- How will you continue to excel on the job?
- How, and why, does a Duke master’s degree offer greater value than other programs? The answers are here
Do Your Homework
Research your organization’s continuing education policy and its approval process. Discover when you should present your request.
For many organizations, the ideal time is before annual budgets are set.
Talk to Others
Speak to colleagues who earned degrees while working. Ask them how their degrees advanced their careers. Ask managers in your company for advice on developing and presenting your request.
Ask us to connect you with a recent Duke master’s graduate
Write a Formal Proposal
Prepare a written request. Detail your motivations. Include a personal profile highlighting your accomplishments.
Prepare to Negotiate
Think through concessions you are willing to make. Include them in your proposal and be ready to discuss them in detail. Common points of negotiation include:
- Foregoing raises or bonuses while in graduate school
- Committing to staying with your company for a specified number of years. (A two-year commitment is common)
- For online Master of Engineering programs, offering to use vacation days to attend the three required on-campus residencies