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About Global
Summer Institute

Global Summer Institute (GSI) at Duke Kunshan offers high school students and college students with an exceptional learning opportunity that can help you:

  • Experience what goes into a full global liberal arts week of learning.
  • Equip yourself with analytical, critical and communication skills.
  • Gain inspiration about pathways to graduate schools.
  • Sample diverse and multicultural activities.

GSI welcomes you from China and worldwide to Duke Kunshan, getting immersed in a fully globalized community that not only enables students to sample a diversity of human thought and multicultural activities, but also prepares student to recognize the current challenges in the wellness of human beings, the critical issues in the environmental and ecosystem, the evolving cutting-edge technologies in shaping our lives, and the essential needs in future preparations.

What Do We Offer in 2025 ?

Programs for College Students

AI in Cancer Treatment
AI in Cancer Treatment

AI in Cancer Treatment is designed to offers a great opportunity for students from different STEM majors to explore the interdisciplinary field of medical physics. Medical physics is an interdisciplinary field that integrates physics, engineering, biology, medicine and computer science tools to address the needs in healthcare. 

World-Class Faculty Teaching
Students will develop their skills, capacities, and knowledge learned in a classroom setting through solving real problems. By carrying out a project from the beginning to the end, students can enhance their learning in the future.
Rigorous Course Content
The basics of core areas in MP will be covered, including AI in Medical Physics, Medical Diagnostics Imaging, Radiation Physics and Protection, Radiotherapy Introduction, Radiotherapy Frontiers, and Radiobiology. You can explore your specific areas of interest. Keynote and invited talks will help you broaden your horizons.
Immersive English Environment
English is the main language of instruction and interactions. You can enhance your English listening, speaking, reading and communication skills during the program.
Making Connections
You will interact and connect with alumni, current students, faculty, and invited speakers. You will also connect with classmates from different background. These connections could have long-term impact.
Certificate of Completion & Recommendation Letter
You will receive an official course-completion certificate from our summer program. Students with outstanding performance have the chance to obtain a strong recommendation letter from our faculty.
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Programs for High School Students

Social Innovation Foundations
Social Innovation Foundations
Developing Personal Strengths
for Future Success
Developing Personal Strengths
for Future Success
Creation of Virtual World
Creation of Virtual World
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Science in Everyday Life
Science in Everyday Life
Climate Change
and Sustainability
Climate Change
and Sustainability
Al-powered Self-Driving
Al-powered Self-Driving
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE

For International Students:
Early Registration | March 20, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)
Regular Registration | April 20, 2025 (11:59 PM ET)

For Chinese Students:
Early Registration | April 20, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)
Regular Registration | May 20, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)

COLLEGE STUDENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE

Early Registration | May 31, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)
Regular Registration | June 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE

For International Students:
Early Registration | March 20, 2025
(11:59 PM ET)
Regular Registration | April 20, 2025
(11:59 PM ET)

For Chinese Students:
Early Registration | April 20, 2025
(11:59 PM CST)
Regular Registration | May 20, 2025
(11:59 PM CST)

COLLEGE STUDENTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE

Early Registration | May 31, 2025
(11:59 PM CST)
Regular Registration | June 30, 2025
(11:59 PM CST)

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