Duke University

• ResumeRequired

  Resume highlighting experience, activities and leadership; a maximum of 1-2 pages. Work experience is not required for the campus program.

• Short answer questions (three, 1,500 characters each)Required

  Short answer questions specific to the AIPI program; the limit is 1,500 characters, including spaces.

• Unofficial transcripts and grade scaleRequired

  Upload one (1) copy of a scanned unofficial transcript from each institution attended where you earned academic credit (PDF, max 1.5 MB). Official transcripts are required only if admitted. Undergraduate GPA, plus grade scales if your school does not use the 4.0 scale. Non-English transcripts need a professional English translation. Extra documents for applicants from universities in China and India.

• Letters of recommendation3 letters

  Academic – at least one (1) for recent graduates; Industry/professional – not required but helpful (e.g. internship supervisor, full-time job supervisor, research advisor). Personal recommendations are not appropriate.

  Three (3) for Master's Campus. Recommenders get a link by email to submit electronically.

• GRE (optional)Optional

  Submission of official GRE scores is optional for 2027 applicants. Scores must come directly from ETS (institution code 5156, department code 5199) and arrive before the application deadline. Self-reported scores can't be entered; GRE at Home accepted. No minimum GRE score.

• Duolingo English Test, IELTS or TOEFLIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  Duolingo English Test (preferred): The Duolingo English Test is the preferred language testing option. No minimum English test score. If admitted, enrolling at Duke and not exempt, DET scores are required for language assessment even if TOEFL or IELTS was submitted.

  IELTS: Applicants may opt to submit official IELTS scores (report to 'Duke University Pratt School of Engineering'). No minimum English test score. If admitted, enrolling at Duke and not exempt, Duolingo English Test scores are also required before the term begins, at your expense.

  TOEFL: Applicants may opt to submit official TOEFL scores (institution code 5156, no department code). No minimum English test score. If admitted, enrolling at Duke and not exempt, Duolingo English Test scores are also required before the term begins, at your expense.

  Waiver / exemption: Pratt grants exemptions/waivers if: you are a citizen of a country in the Exemption/Waivers by Country of Citizenship table (e.g. India, Canada, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Singapore); English is your native/primary language; you completed at least 3 full years (6 semesters) of undergraduate and/or graduate education in English-only instruction in a country where English is the official language AND English is a dominant language for you; or you are a Duke Kunshan University or Duke University undergraduate who has completed at least 3 full years. If exempt, do not submit English test scores.

• PTE Academic not listedIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Not on the list of English tests (Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, IELTS).

• Virtual interview (by invitation)

  Varies by program. Interviews are offered for selected applicants only and cannot be requested; selected applicants receive email instructions.

• Video introductionRequired · with the application

  Part of the application: a question prompt is shown on screen with 30 seconds of preparation time; the video is a maximum of 3 minutes. You may start over once, but the question will change.

Who can apply

• Two semesters of calculusRequired

  Two (2) semesters of calculus.

• Undergraduate background (one of three)Required

  One of these: an undergraduate degree in a STEM or STEM-adjacent field; an undergraduate degree with substantial STEM-related coursework; or relevant technical or technical-adjacent work experience (degree in other field). Applicants describe their courses and skills in the Courses and Technical Skills section of the application.

• Probability/statistics and linear algebra (preferred)Optional

  Prior coursework in probability/statistics and linear algebra are preferred, but not required.

• Programming proficiencyRequired

  Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred).

• Essay 1 · Required · 1,500 charactersIf you could apply AI to build anything to solve a significant problem in the world, what problem would you choose to solve and what might you build?

  If you could apply AI to build anything to solve a significant problem in the world, what problem would you choose to solve and what might you build?

• Essay 2 · Required · 1,500 charactersPlease tell us about your motivation for applying to the Artificial Intelligence graduate program or certificate – what do you hope to get out of the experience and how will it prepare you for your future career plans?

  Please tell us about your motivation for applying to the Artificial Intelligence graduate program or certificate – what do you hope to get out of the experience and how will it prepare you for your future career plans?

• Essay 3 · Required · 1,500 charactersWhat unique activity or past experience sets you apart from other applicants to the AIPI program (note: must be something other than “good grades”)?

  What unique activity or past experience sets you apart from other applicants to the AIPI program (note: must be something other than “good grades”)?