Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition
Program tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $20,020 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 $66,060. Please note that the internship courses do not incur tuition charges.
Download 2013-2014 Program Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Expenses.
Financial Aid
Limited financial aid is available to highly qualified candidates through academic scholarships with an emphasis on increasing diversity within the program.
Loans
Because the Master of Engineering Program is a professional degree rather than a research degree, most students pay their own tuition costs. Many students take out loans and feel there will be an excellent "return on investment" when they get out into the work force.
US citizens and eligible non-citizens are able to borrow through the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Applicants for assistance through this program must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. When completing the online form students will be asked for Duke's Title IV Code; it is E00165.
Maximum eligibility under the Stafford Subsidized Loan Program is $8500 per year. In addition students can borrow up to $12000 more per year under the Stafford Unsubsidized Loan Program. For further information on the FAFSA and the US Department of Education's Stafford Loan Program, please call 1-800-433-3243.
International applicants are not eligible for Federal loans; however, many international students take out loans in their home countries, and some US banks may offer loans to international students for study in the US.
DoD SMART Scholarship Program
(US Citizens only)
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...
VA Benefits
Duke University offers information for veterans who are applying for VA benefits, including the Yellow Ribbon Program.