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Professional Masters Degrees

How do I apply?

Application Checklist

  1. Online application.
  2. $75.00 application fee. Paid online via credit card or mailed via check or money order.
  3. Personal statement. Uploaded with online application or mailed.
  4. 3 Letters of Recommendation, be sure to include recommendation forms. Letters may be submitted online or mailed to the address below.  
  5. Official transcripts. One copy from each college/university mailed. Applicants currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program should wait until after fall grades have been posted before submitting a transcript(s). 
  6. Official GRE test scores submitted by ETS to Duke University’s institution code 5156.  Or, official GMAT score, if applicable. Further details about both exams may be found here >.
  7. Official TOEFL test scores for International Applicants submitted by ETS to Duke University’s institution code 5156. Or, IELTS score report mailed to address below. Further details about both exams may be found here >.
  8. Resume. Uploaded with online application or mailed.

Once you've submitted your application you should:

  • Receive an email confirmation from The Nicholas School.
  • Be able to “Track Your Status” of supporting documents if you applied online. (Please allow 10–14 business days for our office to update the “Track Your Status” section of your Web application)
  • Follow up with recommenders. Online recommendations are tracked in the recommendation section.

Supplemental application materials should be mailed to the following address:

All correspondence should be addressed as follows: Office of Enrollment Services, Duke University Nicholas School, Research Dr/LSRC Building, Room A142, Box 90330, Durham, NC 27708-0330. (919) 613-8070 (telephone); (919) 613-8719 (fax) and admissions@nicholas.duke.edu (email)

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