Academics: Only at Duke

What is it that sets Duke apart from other selective universities? The advantages of a Duke education go far beyond impressive statistics and an outstanding reputation. Many of our innovative programs, academic resources, and facilities are unparalleled—and completely unlike those found anywhere else in the world. We take pride in creating distinctive opportunities for our students that help instill in them a love of lifelong learning and appreciation for the obligations and rewards of citizenship.

At Duke, we offer an incomparable undergraduate experience, and we put a world of possibilities at our students' fingertips.

Unique Academic and Co-Curricular Programs

• Alice M. Baldwin Scholars
• Center for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization at Duke
• DukeEngage
• Focus Program
• Hart Leadership Program
• Pratt Research Fellows
• Robertson Scholars Program
• University Scholars Program

Research Centers and Interdisciplinary Institutes

• Duke Herbarium
• Duke Lemur Center
• Duke Marine Lab
• Duke Smart Home
• Fitzpatrick Center
• French Science Center
• Global Health Institute
• Institute for Brain Sciences
• Institute for Genome Sciences and Policy
• John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute
• Kenan Institute for Ethics
• Nasher Museum of Art
• Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
• Perkins Library System
• Social Science Research Institute