# Behavioral Science — Bachelor major (Duke University and DKU degrees) at Duke Kunshan University

> Behavioral Science — Bachelor major (Duke University and DKU degrees) (Bachelor's in Behavioral Science) at Duke Kunshan University, Kunshan, China.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
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## Key facts

- University: [Duke Kunshan University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/duke-kunshan-university) (Joint venture, Kunshan, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [Bachelor's in Behavioral Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/bachelor-behavioral-science)
- Duration: 4 years
- Teaching language: English
- Fees: $73,740 / year
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Official programme page: https://ugstudies.dukekunshan.edu.cn/majors/behavioral-science-with-tracks-in-economics-psychology-and-neuroscience/

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: International applicants meeting the exact DKU programme route
- Restriction: Common international undergraduate admission, followed by second-year major declaration; prior entry cohorts must check available majors.
- Restriction: Nationality/China-ties review may determine whether the international or Chinese admission route applies.
- Restriction: All undergraduates must live in university accommodation for all four years; approved study-away arrangements follow their own rules.

## Admissions

Behavioral Science is a four-year DKU undergraduate major, declared in year two after common admission. Economics, Psychology and Neuroscience tracks examine human behaviour through an interdisciplinary framework.

Programme, citizenship and approved study-location conditions determine eligibility.

- Complete secondary education and provide the official school report, counselor recommendation, full transcripts and two teacher evaluations.
- Satisfy the international-student citizenship route. Applicants with ties to China may need a citizenship review and the published foreign-passport/residence evidence; contact IEM if uncertain.
- SAT/ACT is optional for the 2026–2027 application cycle, with no minimum admission score. If submitted, official verification is required before enrollment.
- English tests are recommended but optional; expected submitted scores: IELTS 7, Duolingo 130, PTE 70 or TOEFL 100 before 21 January 2026 /5 on the new scale thereafter. These are not universal mandatory tests.
- Apply through common undergraduate admission and declare a major in year two. Check your entry-year bulletin for available majors.
- If under 18 on arrival without a parent/guardian living in China, arrange authorised temporary guardianship in China and submit the required evidence before the visa invitation is issued.

Steps:

1. Review international citizenship eligibility and the current undergraduate curriculum.
2. Submit the Common Application with DKU essays, school documents and recommendations through the official process.
3. Apply for financial aid during the admissions application phase if required; follow any interview or further-document request.
4. After an offer, complete official-document verification, visa, residence and enrollment procedures.

- Document: Official secondary-school transcripts and school report
- Document: Counselor recommendation and two teacher evaluations
- Document: Predicted/external examination results where applicable
- Document: SAT/ACT and English results if choosing to submit
- Application document: Common Application, Common App essay and two DKU-specific essays
- Application document: Citizenship review/supporting records if requested
- Application document: Need-based aid: indicate interest in Common App and submit CSS Profile with supporting IDOC documents if requested
For 2027 entry: Early Decision 2 November 2026 and Regular Decision 4 January 2027, both 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Review the binding Early Decision terms and any separate financial-aid requirements before selecting a round.


## Teaching phases

- Four-year undergraduate degree at Duke Kunshan University (English): Economics, Psychology and Neuroscience tracks examine human behaviour through an interdisciplinary framework. Internal tracks are curriculum choices within this major, rather than separate awarded degrees. Approved Duke or other study-away opportunities have separate arrangements and costs.

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