Highlights
Tuition fee
69880 USD / year
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Tuition fee
69880 USD / year
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Duration
18 months
Duration
18 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Kunshan, China
Campus location
Kunshan, China
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Global Health programme from Duke Kunshan University was launched in August 2014. Drawing on faculty, experience, and expertise from the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI)

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Overview

The  Global Health programme from  Duke Kunshan University  and curriculum can be tailored to your individual interests and career goals. Each student’s path through the programme will be slightly different but united by a common recognition that an interdisciplinary approach and multidisciplinary understanding are critical to solving complex global health problems.

Career Development

The Master of Science in Global Health Programme at Duke Kunshan University has produced eight classes of 105 graduates, 81 of whom are from China and 24 from nine other countries, with international students accounting for about 23%.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Global Health Field Research: Planning and Skill Development
  • Global Health Challenges
  • Global Health Research: Design and Practice
  • Biostatistics and Epidemiology for Global Health 
  • Ethics for Global Health

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
125
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
IELTS
7

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Credits

39 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Kunshan, China

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.2

English requirements

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125
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90
IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Resume / CV
  • As part of your online application, you must upload a Statement of Purpose.
  • They require two letters of recommendation. Request letters of recommendation from people best qualified to attest to your capacity for graduate work.
  • Unofficial Transcript
  • GRE (optional)
  • English Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    69880 USD / year
    ≈ 69880 USD / year

Additional Details

AY26/27 Estimated Tuition Fees for International Students:

  • 1st Year - 69,880 USD
  • 2nd Year -37,624 USD

AY25/26 Estimated Tuition Fees for PRC Students:

  • 1st Year - ¥220,000
  • 2nd Year - ¥123,222

Living costs

Kunshan

China
3980 - 6290 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

All students are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their Graduate School application – no additional application is required to be considered for these awards.

Average merit-scholarship amounts for international students: 80% (average)

 

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Global Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based

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ADB/Japan Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Apr 2027
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Merit-based

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China Scholarship Council (CSC)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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