About This School
Duke University is a private, research university in Durham, North Carolina that covers over 8,600 acres of land in Durham. The university includes 10 schools and institutes which cover various fields of study like arts and sciences, law, medicine, nursing, engineering, business, public policy, environment, divinity, and graduate school. Duke University was created in 1924 by James Buchanan Duke as a memorial to his father, Washington Duke. Duke University offers 63 majors, 61 minors, and 23 certificates. The university boasts a wide range of tech programs and degrees. A few of the most famous and popular programs Duke University offers are computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and various engineering disciplines with specializations in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and game development.