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General

The ability to communicate in English at a high level is necessary for success in the program.

Programs for high school students: The admissions committee will be able to assess an applicant’s writing abilities through their academic achievement, standardized test results and written essay.

Program for college students: English proficiency required for non-native English speakers, pass CET4, CET6 / TOEFL (85) / IELTS (6.5) preferred.

Programs for high school students: For applicants whose secondary language is not English or who reside in a country/region where English is not the official language, submission of TOEFL or IELTS test scores may prove helpful to the admissions committee. However, this material is not a prerequisite for admission.

In order to ensure the quality of teaching, we expect to enroll about 60 students in each session.

The 2026 GSI operates on a first-come, first-reviewed basis with selective admissions.

Results will be announced via email by the beginning of the month following application submission

During this period, ensure the email address you provided is valid and monitor your inbox promptly to avoid missing any important updates.

Include: Tuition, visit fee, accommodation, partial catering costs, study materials, insurance, etc.

Exclude: Travel to and from Kunshan, personal expenses and expenses not mentioned, etc.

DKU currently does not provide scholarships or financial assistance for the Global Summer Institute.

Programs for high school students: There is NO application fee. Students who are admitted to the program and choose to enroll will need to pay the tuition fee (2000 RMB deposit already included) before the payment deadline in their invoice. 

Programs for college students: There is NO application fee. Students who are admitted to the program and choose to enroll will need to pay the tuition fee (1000 RMB deposit already included) before the payment deadline in their invoice. 

Withdrawal Procedure: If a student decides to withdraw from or terminate participation in the program early, a written request must be submitted to the official email address: DKU-GSI@dukekunshan.edu.cn.
 
  • If the withdrawal is due to personal reasons (e.g., schedule conflicts), no additional documentation is required.
  • If the withdrawal is due to special circumstances (e.g., illness, family emergencies), valid supporting documents must be provided, such as medical certificates or official documentation.
Refund Timeline and Standards:
 
1) Withdrawal due to personal reasons:
  • Before 24:00 (Beijing Time), July 1, 2026: Students may submit a written withdrawal request. A full refund will be issued except for the non-refundable deposit (High school program:RMB 2,000; Undergraduate program:RMB 1,000). The refund will be processed via the original payment method within 15 working days after approval.
  • After 24:00 (Beijing Time), July 1, 2026: As the program will have entered its final preparation stage, no refund (including the deposit: High school program:RMB 2,000; Undergraduate program:RMB 1,000) will be issued for any withdrawal made after this date.

2) Withdrawal due to special circumstances:

  • If a student is unable to continue participation in the program due to special circumstances, they may apply for a refund by submitting a written request along with valid supporting documents. Upon approval, a full refund (including the deposit: High school program:RMB 2,000; Undergraduate program:RMB 1,000) will be issued within 15 working days. Special circumstances include but are not limited to:
  • Personal emergencies: The student or an immediate family member experiences sudden illness, accident, or family crisis preventing participation. Supporting medical or official documentation is required.
  • Force majeure: Events such as major natural disasters or government-declared public health emergencies that prevent normal travel or program participation.
3) Program cancellation or termination due to force majeure:
Students do not need to initiate the refund request. The program team will proactively contact all affected students to confirm refund details, and refunds will be processed within 15 working days after the official cancellation notice.

常见问题

高水平的英语交流能力是成功完成该课程的必要条件。

高中生项目:录取委员会将通过申请者的学业成绩、标准化考试成绩和200词自我介绍来综合评估其英语能力。

本科生项目:非英语母语者需通过大学英语四级、六级考试,或托福(85分)/雅思(6.5分)者优先。

高中生项目:对于母语为非英语的申请者,录取委员会将一定程度上参考所提交的托福或雅思考试等语言成绩。但是,这一材料并不是录取的必要条件。

为了保证教学质量,2026暑期项目预计每期招收约 60 名学生。

2026昆杜暑期项目采取先报名先审核,择优录取的形式。

审核结果将在提交申请后的次月初以电子邮件的形式公布,请注意查收邮件。

在此期间,请确保您提供的电子邮件地址有效,并及时查看收件箱,以免错过任何重要信息。

包括:学费、参访费、住宿费、部分餐饮费、学习材料、保险费等。

不包括:往返昆山的交通费、个人费用和未提及的费用等。

昆山杜克大学目前不为全球暑期学校提供任何奖学金或经济资助。

高中生项目:不收取额外的申请费用。被录取并选择入学的申请者需要在邮件内的缴费截止日期前缴纳学费(已包含 2000 元押金)。

本科生项目:不收取额外的申请费用。被录取并选择入学的申请者需要在邮件内的缴费截止日期前缴纳学费(已包含 1000 元押金)。

退出流程:若学生决定退出或提前终止参与本项目,需提交书面申请至官方邮箱:DKU-GSI@dukekunshan.edu.cn

  • 如因个人原因(如时间冲突等)申请退出,无需附加材料;
  • 如因特殊情况(如疾病、家庭变故等)申请退出,需同步提供有效证明材料,包括但不限于医疗证明、官方相关文件等。

退款时间节点与标准:

1)学生因个人主观原因主动申请退出本项目:

  • 2026年7月1日24:00 (北京时间)之前:学生可提交书面申请,无条件退还除定金(高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)外的全部已缴费用。退款将在申请审核通过后,于15个工作日内原路退回。
  • 2026年7月1日24:00(北京时间)之后:由于本项目组织和准备已进入后期环节,学生申请退出时已支付的所有项目费用(含定金:高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)均不予退还。

2)特殊情况退款:
若学生因特殊情况导致无法继续参与本项目,可提交书面申请退款,经提交有效证明材料并通过项目组审核后,已支付的费用可全额退款(含定金 :高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)。特殊情况包括但不限于以下情形:

  • 突发个人原因:因学生本人或直系亲属突发疾病、意外伤害、家庭变故等特殊情况无法如期参加,请提供相关医疗证明或官方证明。
  • 不可抗力因素:因不可抗力事件(如重大自然灾害、政府发布的重大公共卫生安全事件等)导致学生无法按照计划正常出行。

项目组将在收到学生申请及相关证明材料审核通过后,于 15个工作日内全额退款。

3)项目取消或因不可抗力终止:

  • 若本项目因自然灾害、政府发布的公共卫生事件等不可抗力因素无法如期举办,或因项目主办方原因导致项目取消,所有参与报名的学生的已支付费用将原路全额退回(含定金:高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)。

此类退款将无需学生发起申请,项目组将主动联系相关学生确认退款信息,并在项目取消确认后的15个工作日内完成退款处理。

FAQs

General

The ability to communicate in English at a high level is necessary for success in the program.

Programs for high school students: The admissions committee will be able to assess an applicant’s writing abilities through their academic achievement, standardized test results and written essay.

Program for college students: English proficiency required for non-native English speakers, pass CET4, CET6 / TOEFL (85) / IELTS (6.5) preferred.

Programs for high school students: For applicants whose secondary language is not English or who reside in a country/region where English is not the official language, submission of TOEFL or IELTS test scores may prove helpful to the admissions committee. However, this material is not a prerequisite for admission.

In order to ensure the quality of teaching, we expect to enroll about 60 students in each session.

The 2026 GSI operates on a first-come, first-reviewed basis with selective admissions.

Results will be announced via email by the beginning of the month following application submission

During this period, ensure the email address you provided is valid and monitor your inbox promptly to avoid missing any important updates.

Include: Tuition, visit fee, accommodation, partial catering costs, study materials, insurance, etc.

Exclude: Travel to and from Kunshan, personal expenses and expenses not mentioned, etc.

DKU currently does not provide scholarships or financial assistance for the Global Summer Institute.

Programs for high school students: There is NO application fee. Students who are admitted to the program and choose to enroll will need to pay the tuition fee (2000 RMB deposit already included) before the payment deadline in their invoice. 

Programs for college students: There is NO application fee. Students who are admitted to the program and choose to enroll will need to pay the tuition fee (1000 RMB deposit already included) before the payment deadline in their invoice. 

Withdrawal Procedure: If a student decides to withdraw from or terminate participation in the program early, a written request must be submitted to the official email address: 
 
  • If the withdrawal is due to personal reasons (e.g., schedule conflicts), no additional documentation is required.
  • If the withdrawal is due to special circumstances (e.g., illness, family emergencies), valid supporting documents must be provided, such as medical certificates or official documentation.
Refund Timeline and Standards:
 
1) Withdrawal due to personal reasons:
  • Before 24:00 (Beijing Time), July 1, 2026: Students may submit a written withdrawal request. A full refund will be issued except for the non-refundable deposit (High school program:RMB 2,000; Undergraduate program:RMB 1,000). The refund will be processed via the original payment method within 15 working days after approval.
  • After 24:00 (Beijing Time), July 1, 2026: As the program will have entered its final preparation stage, no refund (including the deposit: High school program:RMB 2,000; Undergraduate program:RMB 1,000) will be issued for any withdrawal made after this date.

2) Withdrawal due to special circumstances:

  • If a student is unable to continue participation in the program due to special circumstances, they may apply for a refund by submitting a written request along with valid supporting documents. Upon approval, a full refund (including the deposit: High school program:RMB 2,000; Undergraduate program:RMB 1,000) will be issued within 15 working days. Special circumstances include but are not limited to:
  • Personal emergencies: The student or an immediate family member experiences sudden illness, accident, or family crisis preventing participation. Supporting medical or official documentation is required.
  • Force majeure: Events such as major natural disasters or government-declared public health emergencies that prevent normal travel or program participation.
3) Program cancellation or termination due to force majeure:
Students do not need to initiate the refund request. The program team will proactively contact all affected students to confirm refund details, and refunds will be processed within 15 working days after the official cancellation notice.

常见问题

高水平的英语交流能力是成功完成该课程的必要条件。

高中生项目:录取委员会将通过申请者的学业成绩、标准化考试成绩和200词自我介绍来综合评估其英语能力。

本科生项目:非英语母语者需通过大学英语四级、六级考试,或托福(85分)/雅思(6.5分)者优先。

高中生项目:对于母语为非英语的申请者,录取委员会将一定程度上参考所提交的托福或雅思考试等语言成绩。但是,这一材料并不是录取的必要条件。

为了保证教学质量,2026暑期项目预计每期招收约 60 名学生。

2026昆杜暑期项目采取先报名先审核,择优录取的形式。

审核结果将在提交申请后的次月初以电子邮件的形式公布,请注意查收邮件。

在此期间,请确保您提供的电子邮件地址有效,并及时查看收件箱,以免错过任何重要信息。

包括:学费、参访费、住宿费、部分餐饮费、学习材料、保险费等。

不包括:往返昆山的交通费、个人费用和未提及的费用等。

昆山杜克大学目前不为全球暑期学校提供任何奖学金或经济资助。

高中生项目:不收取额外的申请费用。被录取并选择入学的申请者需要在邮件内的缴费截止日期前缴纳学费(已包含 2000 元押金)。

本科生项目:不收取额外的申请费用。被录取并选择入学的申请者需要在邮件内的缴费截止日期前缴纳学费(已包含 1000 元押金)。

退出流程:若学生决定退出或提前终止参与本项目,需提交书面申请至官方邮箱:DKU-GSI@dukekunshan.edu.cn

  • 如因个人原因(如时间冲突等)申请退出,无需附加材料;
  • 如因特殊情况(如疾病、家庭变故等)申请退出,需同步提供有效证明材料,包括但不限于医疗证明、官方相关文件等。

退款时间节点与标准:

1)学生因个人主观原因主动申请退出本项目:

  • 2026年7月1日24:00 (北京时间)之前:学生可提交书面申请,无条件退还除定金(高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)外的全部已缴费用。退款将在申请审核通过后,于15个工作日内原路退回。
  • 2026年7月1日24:00(北京时间)之后:由于本项目组织和准备已进入后期环节,学生申请退出时已支付的所有项目费用(含定金:高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)均不予退还。

2)特殊情况退款:
若学生因特殊情况导致无法继续参与本项目,可提交书面申请退款,经提交有效证明材料并通过项目组审核后,已支付的费用可全额退款(含定金:高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)。特殊情况包括但不限于以下情形:

  • 突发个人原因:因学生本人或直系亲属突发疾病、意外伤害、家庭变故等特殊情况无法如期参加,请提供相关医疗证明或官方证明。
  • 不可抗力因素:因不可抗力事件(如重大自然灾害、政府发布的重大公共卫生安全事件等)导致学生无法按照计划正常出行。

项目组将在收到学生申请及相关证明材料审核通过后,于 15个工作日内全额退款。

3)项目取消或因不可抗力终止:

  • 若本项目因自然灾害、政府发布的公共卫生事件等不可抗力因素无法如期举办,或因项目主办方原因导致项目取消,所有参与报名的学生的已支付费用将原路全额退回(含定金:高中生项目为2000元;本科生项目为1000元)。

此类退款将无需学生发起申请,项目组将主动联系相关学生确认退款信息,并在项目取消确认后的15个工作日内完成退款处理。