Duke University Graduate School
Higher EducationUnited States51-200 Employees
The Duke University Graduate School coordinates research-based graduate training for about 2,500 PhD students and 700 research master’s students across more than 80 departments and programs, supported by more than 1,300 graduate faculty members. The school emphasizes intimate, department-level settings that foster close collaboration between students and faculty. It promotes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating deep specialization with cross-field inquiry to advance discovery and knowledge production. Its mission includes ensuring high-quality graduate education, providing funds to recruit diverse students, conducting program reviews, and supporting all aspects of graduate student life beyond academics. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the school operates within Duke University, serving the university’s graduate community.