Duke University Reviews

"There are lots of people who really thrive in the hyper jock "work hard, play hard" culture; the advantage of that team mentality, though, pays off it comes to networking with alumni. Worst features=compared with my liberal arts undergrad it's super-aggressively competitive and the workload is very heavy; the campus is all woods, so close parking is often not possible and it doesn't feel very safe; public transit isn't great and parking services could do more to encourage carpools (if I need to ride separately from my carpool it's $4/day penalty, which is actually more than if I bought my own parking pass--but then the rest of my carpool would be penalized if I got my own pass--the passes for law-adjacent lots sell out instantly). Which brings me to the most annoying part--the costs/fees keep adding up from every direction and are going up insanely fast. Best features=faculty accessibility, quality of network with many great networking events; off campus there's a very affordable, interesting region with a lot of opportunities to enjoy local art, culture, community involvement in quirky, walkable neighborhoods. I also think career services does a really good job."

"There is a spirit of collaborative availability that encourages open discussion and work among students and faculty both within the Biology department and across campus."

"I enjoyed my time at Duke. The faculty and administration were accessible and supportive. The workload was intense, which is expected of a school of this caliber."

"Still a young program, but it is doing a great job of leveraging the Duke Law name and brand. Alumni do a lot to support each other, and help new classes get jobs. Good program."

"The Nicholas School of the Environment is well-known and well-respected in the field, and has a valuable alumni network."

"Great program, great support, cheap cost of living, and awesome basketball."

"Great atmosphere, everyone knows each other, the professors are very open and sociable, no major worries about funding or finding an advisor, many alums around providing a great network."

"The Duke Public Policy PhD program is perfect for students who want a challenging curriculum, job market competitiveness, and a large group of supportive and helpful professors."

"Excellent faculty support, built-in funding for fieldwork, responsive to student feedback, networking opportunities, affordable and fun location."

"The Nurse Anesthesia Program at Duke is very challenging, but has many rewards- an opportunity to study at one of the leading schools and healthcare institutions in the world. Faculty are open to students and supportive."

"Duke sociology is a very strong program. The program is rigorous, responsive to student needs and offers good support to its graduate students. The broader University environment offers lots of opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary learning. Durham is affordable and a great place to live. Because Duke is a selective undergraduate institution, the main downside is that there are not a lot of opportunities for students to teach their own courses."

"Duke is great, not so much for surrounding areas unless you drive. Prices are relatively low and standard of living is relatively high. Program is highly flexible and students can choose up to a highly rigorous PhD level curriculum. Non-academic job market is fine for US residents, less than satisfactory for internationals."

"This is a rigorous program with excellent faculty. I enjoy the community of scholars and the overall experience."

"The ThM is a rigorous advanced Master's. The faculty support is great and the education I'm getting is stimulating and inspiring."

"Duke has a strong reputation for producing leaders in every field and draws the talent that reflects that. Duke focuses very much on intellect and research but not as much on hands on or "practical" care. My specific program is one of the best in the world, but there is a lack of diversity in terms of the student body and faculty."

"Duke is an amazing place to study. Workload can be tough but there are plenty of resources available if you need help. The campus is stunning. Durham is beautiful (very green) and there are lots of places to eat and hang out in the area."

"DukeMed, beyond it's status as an excellent academic institution, is also a very nurturing, supportive learning environment. The degree of support and enthusiasm received from faculty members is indicative of how they value the students and seek to assist us in our learning and career process; they are always receptive to feedback and seeking improvement. What is most remarkable, however, is the student body: very friendly and social, exceedingly helpful, high performing with [essentially no] gunnering."

"Fuqua has provided me with best experience - it's a great school with rigorous program, great classmates and excellent faculty."

"My experience at Sanford has left me feeling very prepared for what's to come. I gained critical thinking and communication skills, quantitative analysis skills, and content knowledge. On top of all of that, I have a really strong network of friends here to support my learning and needs."

"An excellent program but with faculty who can sometimes overwork or neglect their graduate students"