DukImmunologyDuke University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

Required.

CV or resume

Required.

Life Experiences Statement

Maximum one page, single-spaced. Required Graduate School upload on the Additional Experiences page.

Optional video essay

Optional

Optional. Maximum 2 minutes; record externally and provide URL in the application.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three required.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale required. No hard GPA cutoff published; holistic review.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Evidence of strong academic performance and commitment to research careers in immunology or related biomedical sciences.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Graduate School general English guidance; Academic IELTS accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 90 overall; Graduate School guidance for exams on or after 21 Jan 2026.; Graduate School Standardized Tests requirements apply for applicants whose first language is not English. For exams before 21 Jan 2026. Waivers may apply per Graduate School policy.
GRE: Optional; GRE General optional. Program does not require GRE but allows upload if applicants feel scores enhance the application; self-reported scores then require official reports.