Listed below is the estimated tuition and fees by program and track. Costs include direct education costs billed by Duke University.  For indirect costs and a total estimated cost of attendance based on living expenses in Durham, North Carolina, view the Estimated Cost of Attendance page for your program.

Tuition and fees are subject to change each year and are not fixed until approved by the University Board of Trustees, usually in late May.

Residential Programs 

Estimated tuition and fees per academic year (9 months) for the Master of Public Policy and Master of International Development Policy. 

2025-2026Tuition + Fees Per Academic YearEstimated Cost of Attendance
Master of Public Policy$61,458Details
Master of International Development Policy$61,458Details

 

Hybrid Programs

Estimated total tuition and fees for the Master of Public Affairs and Master of National Security Policy.

2025-2026Total Tuition + FeesEstimated Cost of Attendance
Master of Public Affairs (15- and 18- month tracks)$63,935Details
Master of National Security Policy (12- and 20-month tracks)$53,585Details