Duke Kunshan is a world-class liberal arts university based in Kunshan, China, that offers a range of high quality, innovative academic programs for students from around the world. It was established in September 2013 as a U.S.-China partnership between Duke University and Wuhan University.
Duke Kunshan welcomed its first students in August 2014. The university began by offering Duke graduate degrees as well as a Global Learning Semester program for undergraduate students from Duke and top-tier Chinese and international universities.
In August 2018, the university welcomed its first undergraduate degree students. The four-year bachelor’s degree program follows the liberal arts and sciences tradition, with emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and self-exploration.
Dear graduates, families and friends, distinguished guests, and colleagues, good morning!
Congratulations, Class of 2024! Today, we gather here to celebrate your graduation from Duke Kunshan University. Let me begin by saying “thank you”. I’d like to thank our graduates for choosing DKU and growing with this young university. Thank you to your families and friends for their support, and to our faculty and staff members for their dedication and hard work. I also express my gratitude to our founding partners, Duke University, Wuhan University, Kunshan City, the DKU Board of Trustees, the DKU Advisory Board, the DKU Education Development Foundation, and our donors and friends.
This year, 248 and 155 students are graduating with undergraduate and master’s degrees, respectively. Many of you will pursue further studies at top global universities, while others will work in leading organizations. Well done!
Duke Kunshan is a world-class liberal arts university based in Kunshan, China, that offers a range of high quality, innovative academic programs for students from around the world. It was established in September 2013 as a U.S.-China partnership between Duke University and Wuhan University.
Duke Kunshan welcomed its first students in August 2014. The university began by offering Duke graduate degrees as well as a Global Learning Semester program for undergraduate students from Duke and top-tier Chinese and international universities.
In August 2018, the university welcomed its first undergraduate degree students. The four-year bachelor’s degree program follows the liberal arts and sciences tradition, with emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and self-exploration.
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