Application Portal for Other Visiting Students
Program Application Overview
Application Steps for AY 2025-2026
Application Steps for AY 2026-2027
Program Application Overview
Deadlines
Application Deadline for Fall 2025/AY 25-26:
- Priority deadline: 11:59am, February 20, 2025 (China Time). Students apply by this date will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority if accepted and committed to the program.
- Extended deadline: 11:59am, April 14, 2025 (China Time). Students apply by this date will be able to register for DKU classes shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Priority deadline for Spring 2026: 11:59AM, September 8, 2025 (China Time)
Extended deadline for Spring 2026: 11:59AM, October 13, 2025 (China Time)
Application Deadline for Fall 2026/AY 26-27:
- Priority deadline: 11:59am, February 13, 2026 (China Time). Students apply by this date will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority if accepted and committed to the program.
- Extended deadline: 11:59am, April 14, 2026 (China Time). Students apply by this date will be able to register for DKU classes shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Priority deadline for Spring 2027: 11:59AM, September 4, 2026 (China Time)
Extended deadline for Spring 2027: 11:59AM, September 24, 2026 (China Time)
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply, you must:
- Register as a full-time undergraduate student of the Home Institution; AND
- Must complete two semesters of undergraduate study prior to enrollment at the Host Institution, which means the visiting student must be a sophomore student while studying at DKU; AND
- Be able to legally enter or stay in China for the purposes of taking classes; AND
- Must be at least 18 years ago while applying for the program; AND
- Show good standing in the home institution with:
- Minimum Grade Points Average (GPA) of 2.7/4.0; OR
- Ranking in the top one-third of the class; OR
- A minimum “B” average grade of 70% average marks; AND
- Be able to study at DKU in-person for the whole semester; AND
- Be nominated by your home institution (for exchange partner) OR signed the “Home Institution Approval Form“
English Requirement
Students must meet the following minimum requirements:
Students must meet the following minimum requirements:
- TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min. 21 in any skill); OR
- IELTS 6.5 or above (min. 6.0 in all sections)
- Other English proficiency exams are accepted, but will be evaluated case by case
The English Language Requirements will be exempted if one of the following is true:
The Home Institution is located in one of the following countries:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Canada
- USA
- UK
The language of instruction is English at Home Institution
Download the information sheet to know more about the program: academics, housing and dining, visa, estimated cost, etc. For additional information about DKU, campus support or Kunshan, please explore the ‘menu’ located at the top of the page.
Application Steps for AY 2025-2026
Application Steps
Review the Program Overview
To attend DKU as a visiting student, prepare by reviewing your Home Institution Requirements for studying abroad and the eligibility requirements for Other Visiting Students.
Make sure you apply by the Application deadlines
Check the deadlines under the Program Application Overview tab.
FA25/AY25-26 Priority Application Window [CLOSED]
Priority deadline for Fall 2025 Term/AY 2025-2026: 11:59am, February 20, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline are able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority if accepted and committed to the program.
Students applying by this deadline are able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority if accepted and committed to the program.
FA25/AY25-26 Extended Application Window [CLOSED]
Extended deadline for Fall 2025 Term/AY 2025-2026: 11:59am, April 14, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
SP26 Priority Application Window [CLOSED]
Priority Deadline for Spring 2026 Term: 11:59AM, September 8, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
Students applying by this deadline will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
SP26 Extended Application Window
Extended Deadline for Spring 2026 Term: 11:59AM, October 13, 2025 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses after DKU students; students applying by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses after DKU students; students applying by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Meeting the commitment requirements to study at DKU
All accepted Duke students must meet the commitment requirement before the commitment deadline posted in your acceptance notification email.
Students may have different commitment deadline depending on your application submission group.
Prepare your visa and travel plans
DKU will host visa and pre-departure planning orientations, and walk you through every step needed to prepare for your journey!
Prepare your DKU course registration
Work with your advisor at home university to understand and prepare your course enrollment plan. You will also be assigned an academic advisor at DKU, who will carefully plan courses with you as you prepare for departure.
Prepare for departure
Ensure you have booked travel arrangements and plan to arrive for in-person orientation on campus; don't worry, we'll walk you through every step!
Application Steps for AY 2026-2027
Application Steps
Review the Program Overview
To attend DKU as a visiting student, prepare by reviewing your Home Institution Requirements for studying abroad and the eligibility requirements for Other Visiting Students.
Make sure you apply by the Application deadlines
Check the deadlines under the Program Application Overview tab.
FA26/AY26-27 Priority Application Window
Priority deadline for Fall 2026 Term/AY 2026-2027: 11:59am, February 13, 2026 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline are able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority if accepted and committed to the program.
Students applying by this deadline are able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority if accepted and committed to the program.
FA26/AY26-27 Extended Application Window
Extended deadline for Fall 2026 Term/AY 2026-2027: 11:59am, April 14, 2026 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses shortly after DKU students; applications received by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
SP27 Priority Application Window
Priority Deadline for Spring 2027 Term: 11:59AM, September 4, 2026 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
Students applying by this deadline will be able to register for DKU classes alongside DKU students according to class seniority.
SP27 Extended Application Window
Extended Deadline for Spring 2027 Term: 11:59AM, September 24, 2026 (China Time)
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses after DKU students; students applying by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Students applying by this deadline will register for DKU courses after DKU students; students applying by this deadline will still have ample time to apply for their Chinese student visa.
Meeting the commitment requirements to study at DKU
All accepted Duke students must meet the commitment requirement before the commitment deadline posted in your acceptance notification email.
Students may have different commitment deadline depending on your application submission group.
Prepare your visa and travel plans
DKU will host visa and pre-departure planning orientations, and walk you through every step needed to prepare for your journey!
Prepare your DKU course registration
Work with your advisor at home university to understand and prepare your course enrollment plan. You will also be assigned an academic advisor at DKU, who will carefully plan courses with you as you prepare for departure.
Prepare for departure
Ensure you have booked travel arrangements and plan to arrive for in-person orientation on campus; don't worry, we'll walk you through every step!
