Why Choose Duke?

Unique multidisciplinary PhD program and Master's Degree programs  on the cutting edge of current research

5 Reasons to choose Duke

• Vibrant, multidisciplinary research environment: Including Duke experts in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics
• Duke research leadership in biomaterials, computational materials discovery, electronic & photonic materials, energy materials, quantum materials, metamaterials and soft materials
• Welcoming, inclusive and close-knit community: Students progress together in cohorts, while each student receives personal mentorship and attention from faculty
• Duke's highly entrepreneurial culture: We have a strong record of student, faculty and alumni startup success
• Our terrific location and lower cost of living: In the thriving Research Triangle Region, a major U.S. technology hub