Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees – Duke University MEM & MEng
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $34,800 (MEM) or $34,100 (MEng) per semester. In general, completion of the eight required program courses would result in a total tuition cost of $69,600 for MEM students. For MEng campus students, completion of the 30.0 required credits over three semesters would result in a total tuition cost of $102,930. For MEng online students, completion of the 30.0 required credits over five semesters would result in a total tuition cost of $72,300.
Part-time MEM campus students and students in standalone graduate certificate programs pay $2,900 by course unit. Part-time MEng campus students pay $3,431 by course unit.
Estimated Full-Time Student Expenses for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
MEM ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS | MEM ONLINE STUDENTS | MENG ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS | MEng ONLINE STUDENTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition | $69,600 ($34,800/semester) | $69,600 ($17,400/semester) | $68,620 ($34,310/semester) | $72,300 ($14,460/semester) |
Health Fee | $996* | - | $996* | - |
Health Insurance | $3,565** | - | $3,565** | - |
Graduate Student Activity Fee | $37 | - | $37 | - |
Graduate and Professional Student Services | $25 | - | $25 | - |
Transcript Fee (one-time fee) | $120* | $120* | $120* | $120* |
Recreation Fee | $392 | - | $392 | - |
Room | $13,842* | $4,500 ($1,500 residency) | $13,842* | - |
Board | $4,320* | - | $4,320* | - |
Books | $660* | $660* | $660* | $660* |
Transportation and Miscellaneous | $6,462* | - | $6,462* | - |
Total | $100,019 | $74,880 | $99,039 | $73,080 |
*Fees and estimates subject to confirmation each May
**Required unless a student can show proof of comparable private insurance coverage
The cost of living—which includes room, board, and transportation, among other miscellaneous costs—is estimated for the academic year. The actual cost of living depends on individual lifestyle. Cost may also differ for international students.
Audit Fees
Auditors are permitted on a space-available basis with the consent of the instructor. Students charged tuition on a per-semester basis may audit courses without charge. Students who have selected the pay-per-unit billing option may audit courses but will incur a $535 fee for each audited course.
Co-op Fees
Students participating in the Co-op Program will incur a $300 fee each term they are participating in a co-op and are enrolled in the co-op course.