Costs and Financial Aid

Cost At a Glance

For International Students

For Chinese Students

For International Students

For Chinese Students

*Cost of Attendance Notes
– All fees and rates provided at this time are estimates and are subject to change.
– DKU student residence and dining facilities are closed during the winter break between the fall and spring semesters.
– DKU residence charge of single room is 16,750 RMB/2,386 USD or 14,750 RMB/2,101 USD per semester, double room is 11,750 RMB/1,674 USD per semester.
– International Travel includes an estimate of the cost of one roundtrip from an international destination to Shanghai for international students, typical visa costs, and in the case of additional health check and registration costs associated with establishing legal residence in China for non-Chinese students. Students wishing to return to their home countries during breaks in their study before the end of the year should budget additional funds for these trips.
– Domestic Travel includes two return trips (1,500 RMB each) for PRC students to go back hometown during Chinese vacation.
– International students are required to purchase and enroll in the Health Insurance Plan(including SOS) from the university. For detailed information about insurance, please click here:
https://dukekunshan.edu.cn/en/campus-life/student-life/pre-arrival-and-orientation/international-student-zone#pre-insu

Academic Year 2026/2027 Cost of Attendance for International students (Units in U.S. Dollars)	1st Year Students			2nd Year Students
	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Total	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Total
	at DKU	at DKU		at Duke	at DKU
Tuition	34,940	34,940	69,880	34,940	3,882	37,624
Health Insurance	2,073	–	2,073	4,290	1,037	5,327
Student Fees (Health Fee, Recreation Fee, etc.)	–	–	–	882	–	882
Transcript Fee			–	120	–	120
Health Fee			–	524	–	524
Activity Fee			–	20	–	20
Graduate Student Service Fee			–	14	–	14
Recreation Fee			–	204	–	204
DGHI Host Fee			–	–	–	–
Total – Tuition/Fees	37,013	34,940	71,953	40,112	4,919	45,031

Books & Supplies	334	334	668	338	338	676

Housing	2,101	2,101	4,202	6,320	2,101	8,421
Board	1,496	1,496	2,991	1,968	1,496	3,464
Domestic/Int’l Travel	3,000		3,000	–	3,000	3,000
Local Transportation	–	–	–	952	–	952
Personal & Misc.	855	855	1,709	2,000	855	2,855
Total – Living Expense	7,452	4,452	11,903	11,240	7,452	18,692

Summary
T/F/Insurance	37,013	34,940	71,953	40,112	4,919	45,031
Supplies	334	334	668	338	338	676
Living Expense	7,452	4,452	11,903	101,240	7,452	18,692
Total Cost of Attendance	44,799	39,726	84,524	51,690	12,708	64,398

GH 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance for PRC Students (Units in CNY)
	1st Year Students			2nd Year Students
	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	Total	Fall 2026	Spring 2026	Total
	at DKU	at DKU		at Duke	at DKU
Tuition	105,000	105,000	210,000	105,000	11,667	116,667
Health Insurance	800		800	30,116	800	30,916
Student Fees (Health Fee, Recreation Fee, etc.)				6,192		6,192
Total – Tuition/Fees	105,800	105,000	210,800	141,307	12,467	153,774

Books & Supplies	2,345	2,345	4,689	2,373	2,373	4,746

Residence	14,750	14,750	29,500	44,366	14,750	59,116
Board	10,500	10,500	21,000	13,815	10,500	24,315
Domestic/Int’l Travel	1,500	1,500	3,000	21,060	1,500	22,560
Local Transportation				6,683		6,683
Personal & Misc.	6,000	6,000	12,000	14,040	6,000	20,040
Total – Living Expense	32,750	32,750	65,500	99,965	32,750	132,715

Summary
T/F/Insurance	105,800	105,000	210,800	141,307	12,467	153,774
Supplies	2,345	2,345	4,689	2,373	2,373	4,746
Living Expense	32,750	32,750	65,500	99,965	32,750	132,715
Total Cost of Attendance	140,895	140,095	280,989	243,645	47,589	291,234