Duke University is a private research university founded in 1838 and based in Durham, North Carolina. It operates across 10 schools and colleges, with a student body of 17,499 and a workforce of 48,313 employees. The institution's core activities span higher education, academic research, and patient care through its affiliated health system.
Research at Duke is characterized by a commitment to interdisciplinary work. Its faculty of 4,236 focuses on technical domains including engineering, medicine, global health, energy, environment, sustainability, and brain sciences. The university's academic standing is reflected in its 16 Nobel laureates, a four-year graduation rate of 91%, and a 95% employment rate among its graduates.
Duke maintains a global engagement strategy, fostering collaboration across its various disciplines and geographic initiatives. Its scale as a major employer and educational institution makes it a central part of the Research Triangle region in North Carolina.
