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Duke Kunshan University

Kunshan, Jiangsu

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2027 entry international undergraduate admission · Regular Decision

2027 entry international undergraduate, Regular Decision · degree programme

Funding: University awards

Deadline: January 4, 2027, 11:59 pm Eastern Time

International undergraduate applicants for the 2027 entry term; international applicants must be non-Chinese citizens. No application fee. This is the later of the two published 2027-entry rounds.

Programme details

September 2027 international undergraduate entry, Regular Decision round; later than the November 2, 2026 Early Decision cutoff. The same official page publishes the Regular Decision cutoff for the 2027 entry term as January 4, 2027 at 11:59pm ET, after the Early Decision cutoff of November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm ET, and states "We begin accepting applications for the 2027 entry term in August 2026". There is no application fee. This record claims no exact opening day: the page publishes the opening as a month. Round-specific scholarship treatment is not stated on this page, so no scholarship claim is made here.

Duke Kunshan University 2026–2027 international undergraduate application checklist and 2027 entry deadlines (retrieved October 13, 2026)
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Application fee

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Application dates

Official notice checked October 11, 2026

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Funding record

Other scholarships recorded

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Living costs beyond housing

CNY 1,000–1,800 / month

City estimate

Source checks and estimates are noted above. The linked notice controls your application.

Application dates, fees and sources

2027 international undergraduate entry: applications began in August 2026. Early Decision deadline: November 2, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Regular Decision deadline: January 4, 2027, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. These dates apply to undergraduate admission, not graduate or CSC applications.

For Duke Kunshan, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed October 9, 2026.

Refer to the university's current admissions notice for the application fee, any available exemptions and payment instructions.

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Application timing and source scope

Full timing notes and historical dates

2027 international undergraduate entry: applications began in August 2026. Early Decision deadline: November 2, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Regular Decision deadline: January 4, 2027, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. These dates apply to undergraduate admission, not graduate or CSC applications.

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Guide scope reviewed 11 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.

2027 entry international undergraduate admission · Early Decision

September 2027 international undergraduate entry, Early Decision round; separate from the Regular Decision round and from graduate admission

Opening:
August 2026
Closing:
November 2, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern Time

Duke Kunshan University's official how-to-apply page states "We begin accepting applications for the 2027 entry term in August 2026" and publishes the 2027 entry term deadlines: Early Decision on November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm ET and Regular Decision on January 4, 2027 at 11:59pm ET. The same page states there is no application fee. The opening is published as a month rather than a day, so this record relies on the university's own statement that it began accepting applications in August 2026 together with the published cutoff, and no exact opening day is claimed. Applications are submitted through the Common Application. International applicants must be non-Chinese citizens. Applicants seeking need-based financial aid must indicate this in the admission application and submit the CSS Profile, and the university lists a separate College Board charge of USD 16–25 for that profile with waivers available for some applicants. Admitted students who did not request aid at admission cannot apply for it later during undergraduate study. These dates apply to undergraduate admission only and are not a scholarship or CSC deadline.

Duke Kunshan University 2026–2027 international undergraduate application checklist and 2027 entry deadlines (retrieved October 13, 2026)

2027 entry international undergraduate admission · Regular Decision

September 2027 international undergraduate entry, Regular Decision round; later than the November 2, 2026 Early Decision cutoff

Opening:
August 2026
Closing:
January 4, 2027, 11:59 pm Eastern Time

The same official page publishes the Regular Decision cutoff for the 2027 entry term as January 4, 2027 at 11:59pm ET, after the Early Decision cutoff of November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm ET, and states "We begin accepting applications for the 2027 entry term in August 2026". There is no application fee. This record claims no exact opening day: the page publishes the opening as a month. Round-specific scholarship treatment is not stated on this page, so no scholarship claim is made here.

Duke Kunshan University 2026–2027 international undergraduate application checklist and 2027 entry deadlines (retrieved October 13, 2026)

How to apply to Duke Kunshan University

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2027 dates unconfirmed · New-applicant awards, where offered

Each university, provincial or specialist award has its own call. A 2027 schedule is not established here; some awards are only for enrolled students.

University website — locate the current award notice

A complete university-specific procedure for this route has not been verified. The steps below are a preparation checklist; confirm the submission process in the official notice. University and provincial awards can have different forms and deadlines, even at the same institution.

  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Duke Kunshan University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.

    Read official admission instructions
  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.

  3. 3

    Check how this award accepts applications

    Read the named scholarship's current call. Establish whether it is for new applicants, whether admission must come first, and whether a separate form, nomination or scholarship portal is required. Each award has its own process.

    Read official admission instructions
  4. 4

    Complete the university application

    Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.

    Open university application
  5. 5

    Complete the scholarship requirement

    Submit the separate award form or select the scholarship option in the university system, as instructed. Complete any nomination step before its deadline. Use CSC only if the award explicitly belongs to a CSC route.

  6. 6

    Track decisions and respond to requests

    Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.

Start with the university application

2027 international undergraduate admission

Opens:
August 2026; exact opening day not stated
Closes:
Early Decision: November 2, 2026; Regular Decision: January 4, 2027

Published 2027 guidance · International bachelor's applicants through Common App

Both cutoffs are 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Financial-aid requirements are separate; this is not a graduate or CSC window.

DKU 2027 international application checklist

International bachelor's admission only; graduate applications are separate.

Confirm international-student eligibility and apply through Common App. Complete the Common App essay and required DKU essay. Arrange school reports, official transcripts, a counselor recommendation and two teacher recommendations through the school's submission channels; provide applicable examination results and graduation records. The checklist identifies testing and video options separately. There is no university application fee. For need-based aid, request financial aid in the admission application and submit the CSS Profile through College Board; its USD 16–25 charge is separate and some applicants qualify for a waiver. Students admitted without requesting aid cannot request it later during undergraduate study. The Global Leaders Full Scholarship requires an additional application. Follow the chosen admission round's Eastern Time deadline and the official checklist for remaining enrolment documents.

Reference: 2027 international undergraduate entry; checked October 11, 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.

Read the university's procedure
  1. 1

    Choose your program and intake

    Check Duke Kunshan University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.

    Read official admission instructions
  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.

  3. 3

    Complete the university application

    Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.

    Open university application
  4. 4

    Review your offer and costs

    Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.

  5. 5

    Track decisions and respond to requests

    Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.

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Document checklist and upload instructions

Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:

  • Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
  • Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
  • Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
  • Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
  • Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.

Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.

Application templates
How to fill the university application

Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.

  1. Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
  5. Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.

Costs and scholarship coverage

Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.

Application fee by degree and intake

  • No application fee · International undergraduate application through Common App

    Degree
    International bachelor's admission
    Intake
    2027 entry

    No university application fee for the international undergraduate route. The separate CSS Profile for need-based financial aid can cost USD 16–25; some applicants qualify for a CSS fee waiver. Tuition and other study costs are separate.

    2027 entry international undergraduate application checklist (official source, opens in a new tab)Checked

Fee source notes: No application fee for international undergraduate admission for 2027 entry, according to the official 2026–2027 application checklist checked October 11, 2026. Graduate application fees are not established here. Applicants seeking need-based aid must also submit a CSS Profile; the university lists a separate College Board charge of USD 16–25, with waivers available for some applicants. Admitted students who choose to enroll pay a separate USD 1,000 non-refundable deposit.

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AccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteedView cost source
Living expensesCNY 1,000–1,800 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.

Scholarships

2 recorded funding entries. Check the current notice for availability and eligibility.

University awards
Scholarship names and records
  • Duke Kunshan University need-based financial aid
  • Duke Kunshan University merit-based scholarships

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

Kunshan, Jiangsu: living costs

Tier 3 cityCNY 1,000–1,800 / month

Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone service and personal items; accommodation is separate unless the student's award letter says otherwise.

Source-linked admission details

3 sourced facts, recorded source check: October 11, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.

View sourced admission facts

Scope: 2027-entry international undergraduate application fee, submission method, deadlines and separate financial-aid/deposit costs. Other degrees and current tuition have not been reviewed in this record.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.

Application fee and route
No university application fee for 2027 international undergraduate entry. Submit through the Common Application linked from the university's official checklist.
Financial aid
Applicants seeking need-based financial aid must indicate this in their admission application and submit the CSS Profile. The university is need-aware. Students admitted without requesting aid cannot apply for it later during undergraduate study; the Global Leaders Full Scholarship has an additional application.
Separate costs
The checklist lists a separate USD 16–25 College Board CSS Profile charge, with some fee waivers available. The FAQ states that admitted students choosing to enroll pay a USD 1,000 non-refundable deposit. A free admission application does not cover tuition, document preparation or other study costs.

Source: Duke Kunshan 2026–2027 international undergraduate application checklist · Additional official source. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.

About the university
Comprehensive

Duke Kunshan University accepts international undergraduate applications through the Common Application. Its 2027-entry checklist states that there is no application fee. Need-based financial aid and university scholarships have separate requirements; this record does not establish a CSC route. Fields listed on this profile include a broad range of disciplines. This page focuses on non-CSC scholarship routes, costs and application details. Refer to its current admissions notice for scholarship participation.

Find faculty & official info

Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.

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Common questions

Can I apply for the CSC scholarship at Duke Kunshan University?

This profile records no verified Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) host route for the current cycle, so the other funding routes listed here are non-CSC options, such as Duke Kunshan University need-based financial aid and Duke Kunshan University merit-based scholarships. CSC participation can change from year to year. Consult Duke Kunshan University's current international admissions notice and the current official CSC host list before choosing an application route.

What scholarships can international students get at Duke Kunshan University?

Funding routes reported for Duke Kunshan University include Duke Kunshan University need-based financial aid, Duke Kunshan University merit-based scholarships. Award levels, quotas, and eligibility change by intake, so verify each award on the official admissions page before you apply.

What is the application deadline for Duke Kunshan University?

The latest official information checked October 11, 2026 says: 2027 international undergraduate entry: applications began in August 2026. Early Decision deadline: November 2, 2026, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Regular Decision deadline: January 4, 2027, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. These dates apply to undergraduate admission, not graduate or CSC applications. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.

What can I study at Duke Kunshan University?

Fields listed for Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, Jiangsu include a broad range of disciplines. Explore its program catalogue for English-taught and Chinese-taught options at your degree level.

Does Duke Kunshan University charge an application fee?

No application fee: International bachelor's admission; 2027 entry; International undergraduate application through Common App. No university application fee for the international undergraduate route. The separate CSS Profile for need-based financial aid can cost USD 16–25; some applicants qualify for a CSS fee waiver. Tuition and other study costs are separate. Source: 2027 entry international undergraduate application checklist, checked 2026-10-11.

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

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