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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On-Campus Programs

Estimated Cost of Attendance, 2024-2025

  • Estimated Cost of Attendance for These 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

    Tuition for the Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence 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.

    Game Design, Development & Innovation

    Tuition for the Master of Engineering in Game Design, Development & Innovation program over four semesters would result in an estimated total tuition cost of $108,867. The internship course does not incur tuition charges.

    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
    Notes* Tuition, fees, and estimates subject to confirmation each May.  Rates subject to change. Program in Artificial Intelligence for Product Development varies. 

    ** Required unless you can show proof of comparable private insurance coverage.

    Also:

    • 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) may find funding requirements here.

    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 Artificial Intelligence for Product Innovation program is one year of study (2 semesters and a summer session).
    • The duration of the Game Design, Development & Innovation program is two years of study (4 semesters).

    The normal load is 4 courses (12 units) per semester in the first year.

  • 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 Master of Engineering in AI 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

    *Tuition, fees, and estimates are subject to confirmation each May

    Normal Program Duration

    • The normal duration of the Master of Engineering in AI 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 – $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
  • 2024-2025 Estimated Campus Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

    Duke 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 eight 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

  • 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

  • Master’s 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.

    Estimated costs for domestic and international students in our Master of Science programs can be found at gradschool.duke.edu

Online Programs

Estimated Cost of Attendance, 2024-2025

  • 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 estimated tuition cost of $98,970. Tuition increases occur each year. Please note that the internship courses do not incur tuition charges.

    2024-2025 Estimated Online Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

    Academic Year Amount
    Tuition $98,970
    ($19,794 per semester) *
    Transcript Fee $120 *
    Books $644 *
    Total $99,734
    Notes*

    Students typically take 2 courses per semester. Tuition, fees, and estimates subject to confirmation each May.

    Also:

    • 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
  • 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.

    2024-2025 Estimated Online Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

    Academic Year Amount
    Tuition $98,970
    ($19,794 per semester) *
    Transcript Fee $120 *
    Books $644 *
    Total $99,734
    Notes* Students typically take two courses per semester. Tuition, fees, and estimates are subject to confirmation each May. Rates subject to change
    Also:

    • 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 Duke’s Office of the Bursar for:

    • Monthly Payment Option
    • Late Payment Charge
    • Refunds for Withdrawal from School during fall and spring semesters
  • Duke MEM Online tuition 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.

    2024-2025 Estimated Online Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

    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

    *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.

    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.

    There is no charge for course registration.

    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 MEMP 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 Duke Bursar’s Office:

  • Tuition

    Tuition for stand-alone online 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.

    Not Eligible for VA Benefits or Federal Student Aid

    These stand-alone online certificate programs are not currently eligible for VA benefits or federal student aid. Please check back for updates.

    Important Note for International Applicants

    Please Note: These stand-alone online certificate programs do NOT qualify students for U.S. 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

Financial Aid

  • 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 our 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. Contact us for more details.

  • The Pratt School of Engineering encourages our graduate students to apply for competitively awarded research fellowships.

    In addition to extra training, resources and career-building opportunities, a fellowship identifies as a student as top scholar, and bestows a measure of honor and recognition.

    More information on fellowships.

    Master of Engineering Management Program – Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

    The Duke Master of Engineering Management Program has limited financial assistance available through the following fellowships for US Citizens and Permanent Residents:

    Wilkinson and Garda Fellowships for Outstanding Students

    The Wilkinson and Garda Fellowships offer a tuition fellowship of $10,000 to two selected students with outstanding undergraduate records. Recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents, and selection will be determined based on information submitted through the Duke Master of Engineering Management application, including demonstrated leadership, GPA and GRE scores.

    DoD SMART Scholarship Program

    The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. Read more…

    Not Eligible for GEM Fellowship

    Though Duke’s Graduate School appears on a list of schools honoring the GEM fellowship, the Duke Master of Engineering Management Program (Duke MEMP) is not eligible for the GEM fellowship.

    This is because Duke MEMP is a professional program offered by Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering, not its Graduate School. Also, limited available financial aid in this master’s degree program does not meet the expectation that tuition and fees be covered by the participating university.

    Master of Engineering and Medicine Dual Degree Program – Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

    Barr-Spach Medicine and Engineering Scholarship

    The Barr-Spach Medicine and Engineering Scholarship is awarded to third-year Duke medical students who have been accepted into the MD-MEng dual degree program as they complete a master’s degree from Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering. It will assist recipients by providing support toward tuition and fees in the third year. Students supported by this endowment will be designated Barr-Spach Medicine-Engineering Fellows.

    Application Requirements

    Submit a Pratt application for a participating Master of Engineering program and indicate Dual/Concurrent Degree Option MD: Duke Medical School. Application information, including requirements to apply, is available  here.

    Applicants should also complete this Word document providing a statement of submission and upload it within the application. Please contact Brad Fox to express interest in the scholarship in advance of submitting a formal application.

    Amount and Specification of Funds

    The scholarship covers partial tuition and fees for the Master of Engineering program in the third year of the MD program. See tuition and fees. Students supported by this endowment will be designated Barr-Spach Medicine-Engineering Fellows.

    Application Deadline

    March 15, 2025

     

  • Duke University Graduate School financial aid packages for domestic master students are limited to the federal financial aid offered by Direct Lending Federal Loan Programs.

    In order to be considered for federal financial aid which includes federal work-study funding; you must complete the FAFSA application.  The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required for any need-based loan program along with federal work-study.  Below is one of the basic eligibility requirements to receive federal student aid:

    • Be a United States Citizen or an eligible non-citizen
    • If you have a “green card” (in other words, if you are a permanent resident alien), you will be considered an “eligible noncitizen” and will be able to get federal student aid if you meet the  other basic eligibility criteria.

    If you meet the eligibility requirements, please continue to studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and follow the steps to submit. Graduate students are considered independent, and as such parental income is not required. New FAFSA’s are available every October 1st for the corresponding year.

    Duke Graduate School FAFSA School Code: 002920.

    Visit the Duke Financial Aid website for more information on application procedures for student loans.

    Duke University maintains information on private lenders for citizens, permanent residents, and non-US citizens – see this information here.

    Students awarded Federal loans must make satisfactory academic progress toward their degree. Guidelines may be found here.

  • Campus Programs Only

    While enrolled in the campus program, many students work in a variety of places, such as campus libraries and various departments within Duke University. 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

  • US Military Members and Veterans

    Duke University offers information for veterans who are applying for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program. Veterans who are applying for VA benefits to participate in one of Duke’s Master of Engineering programs should list “Master of Engineering” as the title of their program on the application, rather than the specific department/program MEng in which they are participating.

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