I wasn't sure what to expect on my first campus visit to Duke University. What I found was amazingly beautiful and peaceful. The grounds consisted of native plants, lush trees, magnolias, open green spaces with benches for resting and incredible buildings of Gothic architecture. The chapel was open and available for viewing. I highly recommend taking a peek inside this huge iconic chapel in the heart of campus. What a lovely place. read more

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This was another check on my bucket list. The campus it's amazing and I got to see Cameron. The best basketball team in college plays here and I finally got to see it. Coach K rightfully has his own street. The road to NCAA championships. read more

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Top 15 MBA program...Beautiful campus and iconic basketball arena made for an memorable time with my family as my brother graduated. People were friendly and the sights and places stuff of TV until you finally are there in person worth a visit for sure but my brother said going there was something to be proud of...Undergrad at NYU, MBA U of Rochester and now MQM from Fuqua School of Business - Duke. Definitely some awesome achievements and a great way and place to finish your final degree. We all had fun at the ceremony and post activities. read more

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My partner and I were pleasantly surprised at how lovely the Duke campus was. We visited on a Sunday afternoon for a nice fall stroll and enjoyed every bit of it. The architecture is amazing, our favorite being the chapel. In addition, this is a great university for academics and careers. We recommend visiting. read more

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This was a really beautiful campus and we got to visit the basketball arena football arena walk up and down see those statues and all the things they had to offer. We had a really good time here we just paid the park walked around and explored and we had a good time. read more

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Duke is a great university. I love seeing all the diversity on the campus - in terms of race as well as people's interests/study. The students are very driven and work hard, but not lacking a social scene either. There are lots of restaurants, bars, and social outings for the students in and around the campus. I had a chance to visit the campus while helping my niece move back in, after being home for almost a year thanks to the pandemic. I was truly impressed with the campus grounds, architecture, buildings, gardens, and overall amenities offered to the students to balance their campus life. The main chapel was full of history and a site to see. The dining hall was insane and truly made me jealous of the offerings provided to students, in comparison to my college days that's for sure. lol. The athletic campus was first rate. And, one of the highlights when visiting here is the Sarah P. Dukes Gardens. This place is amazing and a must see! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here and highly recommend a visit if you're in the area. read more

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Offering spectacular medical service to my family the community state & international communities - respectful thoughtful service- it may take a few visits to get proper diagnosis and treatment but it will come. Keeping in mind this is a teaching hospital. Kudos to this great institution! read more

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The campus is beautiful really good education amazing athletic over all my fav college

I'm not a big fan of elite institutions of higher learning in the US -- especially those built on the backs of slavery, big tobacco and the Confederacy. IMO -- some such places are often exclusionary snobatoriums that service the very wealthy (did someone say Lori Laughlin?) or some mythical demographic that does not represent most everyone else. The perception is that they empower entrenched elites so they can stay entrenched. Ok -- that bias out front -- I liked Duke very much -- after spending a parents weekend there with my stepson - and roaming the campus with his Mom. I respect the fact that despite his modest roots, my stepson earned his way into Duke with his keen intellect and hard work. We didn't do sporting events or classes during our trip - just walked the grounds and checked out the dorms so Mom could see how junior was fending for himself. By all accounts -- he is doing quite well. This sprawling campus has much to offer those students seeking careers in medicine and law -- for which it is highly regarded. I suppose that regardless of your background and course of study, a degree from Duke on your resume can only help jumpstart a fine career. The campus has an Ivy League feel -- even though it technically isn't -- with a certain southern charm that is easy to embrace. Staff is friendly and accommodating and transportation from one end of the campus to the other is easy with free shuttle buses. The Sarah P. Duke gardens are a wonderment. Rated one the the 10 best in the nation -- you can spend days admiring the brilliant landscaping and the spectacular plantings. The Nasher museum is interesting -- contemporary and classic art exhibits are juxtaposed -- with an emphasis on contemporary. You can see it all in an hour -- or spend a day there if you really want to "get into" stuff. The West campus is home to an impressive "chapel" which reads more like a gothic cathedral -- and serves as the final resting place to the Dukes who endowed this university in the late 19th century -- known then as Trinity College -- later renamed for the Duke family in the 1920's. I kept thinking about Eddie Murphy in "Trading Places" -- while here. In that movie, the "Duke" brothers were fictional scions of wealth -- sharing some fraternity with the founders of this university, whose great wealth came from sketchy places too -- like big tobacco and big business during the Confederacy. Top Tip: Access to the university is free - but parking is not. Some of the activities (like the museum) will set you back a few bucks. For sporting events like Division 1 basketball games -- expect to spend considerably more. read more

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Beautiful campus. The buildings do have a Hogwarts feel with the architecture and brick/stone walls. We drove by just to check it out and gave ourselves a tour. We were able to walk into the majestic chapel and somehow made it into the basketball museum - connected to Cameron stadium - where all the trophies were displayed. Definitely a place that's normally locked but somehow the door was not completely shut. We walked innocently and spent about 10 minutes admiring all the athletics trophies. Very cool experience waking the campus but happening upon the trophy room was definitely a level up. read more

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My 300th review must be on Duke. It MUST! My whole trip to Durham was because I had a grad school interview at this gorgeous university... and maannnn is it gorgeous. So many people have compared it to Hogwarts, and they ain't wrong. You will drive towards Duke, and be within the forests of these tall, lush, mossy trees, and all the sudden you're in a fairy tale land. This place is a gem in the forest. The architecture is spectacular, and you seriously do feel like all the sudden you're Harry Potter. At Hogwarts. Surrounded by the Forbidden Forest. #love I was able to spend some time walking around the campus (okay crutching around) and trying to get a feel of the place. I stumbled into their annual 31% off sale at the University Bookstore (on 10/31), and of course had to spend some time and money there. I made sure to check out the student center after the bookstore, and I walked around Duke Chapel and some of the surrounding buildings...and was completely hypnotized. The old buildings are unimaginable, as are the new, breathtaking ones. Since my walking ability wasn't great this trip, I made sure to spend time driving around the campus, the hospital, and the outskirts of the gardens (which look amazing and you should totally stop in and tell me all about it). It looks like there are multiple walking trails throughout the campus, with emergency help machines if necessary. I wish I could have explored on these more. Students on campus genuinely look happy to be here. I have never seen more collegiate apparel on a campus. You can feel the energy, and the people are super nice. Check out this campus!! Be a wizard, Harry! read more

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My 500th review is happily dedicated to Duke University This is the most beautiful quintessential college campus I've ever been to and my genius son just graduated so I'm a proud mommy!! Duke is a happy place and anyone who is smart enough to attend AND graduate is STELLAR and will succeed in life. The campus architecture is magical in a Hogwarts gothic way. The professors and staff is extremely supportive and nurturing. The classes are relatively small, depending on your major. Everything about Duke is phenomenal!! Graduation 2019 was so beautiful and extremely organized! I hope he wants to attend grad school here!! Awesome in every way!! read more

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Beautiful campus that spans over 8,600 acres.The campus is divided into four main areas: West, East, and Central campuses and the Medical Center, which are all connected via a free bus service (bus stops and times are online) Lots of sidewalks and paths for biking and walking through out the campus. The West Campus buildings have a Collegiate Gothic architecture style. The slate like, igneous stone for these buildings are from a quarry in Hillsborough NC, different shades of blue-gray to a burnt sienna and ochre gives a unique look to the campus. Look for the Gothic gargoyles hidden on some of the buildings! Must see attractions our the Sarah P Duke Gardens, Duke chapel and Cameron indoor Stadium. Sarah P Duke Gardens is about 55 acres on a rolling land, that is open daily from 8 am till dusk. So many flowers and plants cover this area with trails and paths to enjoy. Beautiful terrace area with plenty of benches to sit and watch the wild life in the coy pond or the pond. Perfect views from the bridge over the pond. Also make sure you visit the rose garden. The Duke chapel can be a little intimidating. With The James Buchanan Duke Statue out front to the dark Gothic style inside.But the 210 foot bell tower is very impressive, I got the rare opportunity to climb the many steps in the winding staircase to the roof top. Amazing views from the rooftop. Stained-glass windows are colorful in the main Interior. Look for the two wooden church mice hidden throughout the Chapel. Cameron Indoor Stadium is small and cozy. Only holding 9,314 people for sporting events. But don't let that fool you, it gets loud and warm in here! Upstairs is the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame, trophy displays, interactive videos and memorabilia. Also a great view of the tent city known as Krzyzewskiville. Hours are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays, with weekend hours around home football and basketball games. read more

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Classless. I mean, theoretically they have classes. But they are classless. Also a teacher called me a fag once

One of the more picturesque campuses in the country. Beautiful architecture, Duke chapel, the gardens, Cameron indoor and tons of new buliding going on including a new Medical school and some serious additions to the Medical center. The libraries on campus all offer a unique charm and they've added a number of coffee shops that make studying even more caffinated! A beautiful afternoon walk and a great place to people watch if you've got a chance. Love the local vendors that reside near the student union building and west campus fields are great for intramural sports. Overall, an incredible place! read more

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I think it's more than a bit amusing that I'm reviewing an entire university. But what the heck ... The east campus is the "old" part of the campus, which is kinda ironic because it's not all dark and gothic like the west campus. I think the east campus is where they corral the youngin's and freshmen, and I really only go there when I want to run my dog on the expansive lawns or I'm on my way to ... ... the west campus. So this is what happens when you find yourself in the early half of the 20th century with a gazillion dollars from your wildly successful tobacco business and you want to buy a university. You do things like build a huge cathedral (complete with a crypt) and have yourself entombed in the memorial chapel when the years of smoking catch up with you. You build all sorts of gothic dorm buildings, wherein untold tales of college debauchery unfold. You have a library, chock full of books, with what may be the nicest university librarians this side of the MIssissippi. You have statues and gardens and other things that justify the obscene tuition costs. Duke, of course, is also a hospital, a law school, a business school and plenty of other things as well. My criticism of Duke? Parking. Like every other school campus built before families had a half-dozen cars in their driveway, people at Duke are united by one thing (and no, it's not sports): their common quest for parking. Trying to find a parking spot at the "oval" near the chapel is a bit like throwing quarters into a slot machine. You're pretty sure you're throwing away your time and money, but a tickle of hope makes you do one more round just in case ... read more

Wow, this campus is really pretty! Definitely check out the chapel and the grounds if you are in the area. Parking is relatively easy, and there is a nice Au Bon Pain cafe in the student center by the chapel. read more

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A must see if you are in the triangle area. Duke's gothic architecture is unique and gives it a Hogwarts-like feeling. Be sure to check out the new dining hall! If you visit Duke you should also see East Campus (inspired by the University of Virginia architecturally) as well as the Duke Gardens and Nasher art museum read more

Me and Davey Dobrik went here.. We thought less recently, of , well last year, or well way behind - oh the car sales .. frees up the savants service, ay yeah, the wholesale isn't worth it. read more

World class education, fantastic food, beautiful architecture, great sports, etc. #alwaysbetonduke read more

Duke University's campus is nothing shirt of stunning. A real eye pleaser, I felt as if Brantley York or Braxton Craven, or some old academic would come waltzing by me at any moment. A very cool place, just knowing the academic history of Duke made it an honor to work there. The architecture is simply breath taking, like an old Sistine Chapel. Main Tower looks just like a historic chapel. A very Gothic Style of Architecture I believe. The greenery was very vivacious and abundant. There were paths through the woods everywhere leading from building to building, tons of campus tours of soon to be students, if they're smart. Over 100 seasons of basketball are part of this campus. There's a graveyard located on the West campus, it's the Rigsbee Graveyard. Read up on it, pretty cool story. The hospital has an amazing surgical staff, very knowledgable and dedicated staff. Some of the best I've ever seen to date. Efficiency is an understatement when speaking on this crew. Many lives were saved in the short time I was here and numbers were down at the time. Real round of applause to these guys. I had a wonderful stay and enjoyed my time on this campus. read more

Though nearby UNC has a fairly nice campus, it is completely overshadowed by the beauty that is Duke. Worth a trip anytime visitors are in town, West Campus is your main stop to check out the Gothic architecture, gorgeously manicured campus, the Duke Gardens, the Duke Cathedral, and other iconic Duke landmarks such as Cameron, K-Ville, etc. Definitely check out the Duke Store for some merch while there, it's massive (if pricey) and worth checking out. read more

One of the most beautiful college campuses I have ever visited! Architecture right out of the old world that makes you fell as if you have walking into a Harry Potter book beginning your first day at Hogwarts. Don't believe me? Visit for yourself! A stop on the Campus is worth the trip. Picture opportunities are limitless and the opportunity to see the Coach K court is one no sports fan would ever be able to pass up! read more

Immaculate. That is the word I am choosing to use. Given the tuition, it should be. As you enter and set eye on Washington Duke sitting comfortably in his bronze chair, you are taken to a round about and a gorgeous courtyard surrounded by beautifully designed dorms and campus facilities. There are these very strange looking high seats throughout the campus. We finally sat on one and were surprised how amazingly comfortable they were for wood. Duke is made up of a very diverse range of students from many nationalities. That was refreshing to see. If you are ever in the Durham area, make that a part of your afternoon. Have lunch in the open courtyard and walk through some of the facility buildings. read more

Duke University for tourists/locals from a local non-alumni perspective: From a completely "tourist" perspective of visiting Durham (or just having a stay-cation) if you haven't stopped by Duke's campus it's a must! Whether you're in town or have friends in town visiting, Duke has an incredible campus that can be enjoyed by many. I'd recommend trying to find parking in front of the chapel, although be warned there are few spots. If that doesn't lead to anything you can pay to park at the Sarah P. Gardens (walking distance to campus) or the Nasher Museum (across the street from the gardens, but also a nice walk). I recommend these two parking options because they two are sites worth checking out! The Gardens are free and the Nasher Museum won't break your bank. The ULTIMATE planner who wants a convenient and FREE parking spot will visit Duke campus on Saturday BEFORE 1pm, park at the gardens (free to park on Saturdays until one), tour the gardens, meander through campus, you can't miss the CHAPEL and include the Nasher Museum across the street (opens at 10am). Ultimately, Duke University should definitely be on your list of places to see, you can often catch a concert in the chapel and there are stunning photo opportunities. It's convenient to downtown Durham, the Duke Gardens (a must-not-miss) are walking distance as is the Nasher Museum (I won't go out of my way to visit the museum, although make sure you check out the rotating exhibits before-hand to see if there's something that interests you!) read more

Duke University's architecture is beautiful and they're well known for their academia. Driving through their campus and looking at the beautiful buildings, you can see years worth of prestige on this campus. I felt like freshmen dorms looked like miniature castles and some of their administrative buildings looked like something out of Harry Potter. They have excellent academic programs and their sports, well, their basketball teams used to be better in past but here's hoping for the future! read more

Beautiful campus and athletic department outstanding. To top it off the greatest coach ever "Coach K". Proud of this school but like everything it has it's flaws but nothing is perfect. read more

Drive into the campus and I feel like I'm in the forest , where are the students and the buildings. They are well hidden in the trees of the country club come university. Get to the main quadrangle area to see the enormous chapel, which should be called a cathedral in any other place. The campus is so beautiful. Inside the cathedral is the most beautiful designed and well maintained. read more

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When dealing with HR issues many employees need help. I needed help with disability benefits. Being unable to work along with the loss of income produces a lot of anxiety. I needed every edge and helping hand I could get. Sonya Stewart of Duke HR needs recognition for her outstanding customer advocacy. Her review of my case prevented costly losses for me. When my Social Security representative gave up trying to get vital information from Duke, she readily responded and immediately contacted him to answer his questions. Advocacy and compassion in one great human, Sonya. read more

As the oldest of six and the father of six having attended its rival BC. So therefore not a fan when it comes to sports. I have to say I was totally awestruck by the beauty of Dukes campus,the Chapel and the Duke Gardens which at first I thought were designed by Frederic Law Olmsted! Absolutely beautiful gardens over 55 acres. A must see in spring. We were visiting our son in Cary and it was the highlight of our trip! read more

Hogwarts!!!! Also, Cameron Crazies + Chapel are amazecraze. We got a chance to sneak into Cameron Stadium after a women's bball game let out, and it was insane! Hopefully will have a chance to return and watch a Duke Devils game! read more

This is a gorgeous campus!! I definitely feel right at home when I step foot on those beautifully manacured lawns. There is a rather strange amount of crazy squirrels at West campus..... My only complaint is the food at West campus. To be honest, it sucks. read more

The Duke Campus is nice and all but holy moly the infrastructure is horrible! Duke stores are the worst. The facilities are nice, but for a lot of the staff they employ in places such as the gyms and stores and other university facilities are pretty bad. I'm not talking about individual restaurants, but those owned by Duke. The staff is always angry, or annoyed. The last time I went into the Duke store in Bryan Center I was yelled at for asking a simple question. When I asked them to clarify they got angry. The gym facilities are nice but the staff are mostly adult males who will watch you if you're a female and make you uncomfortable. I wish Duke would hire more professional staff because other than that the University would be great. Also construction, construction, construction! I'm not sure who they are hiring but the construction workers will lewdly stare at you if you are a female! read more

We just drove around while passing through the area on a roadtrip. Pretty campus. Very clean and beautifully maintained. Nice architecture to see and places to visit if you have the time. We just passed through by car as we were short on time and it was cold out. Would come back to see the cathedral and art museum if we were in the area again. read more

What's not to love?!?! Gorgeous campus! We walked around campus on a weekend evening after a dance at recital at Reynolds. Very clean and comfy theatre with deck parking nearby. $2/ hour per the sign but our event was $5 for unlimited time. Will call tickets were ready and no issues. Staff was friendly. Church was open and just beautiful on the inside with high ceilings, stained glass windows and a beautiful pipe organ. There is a brochure of upcoming concerts there as well at the entrance. Outdoor seating throughout the campus. read more

I might be a biased fan, but no! I actually have to admit I kind of hated (is that too strong of a word?) Duke growing up ... only due to basketball, of course. This is a lovely campus! You've got so many different sections from East to Central to West Campus to the Medical Campus to the Washington Duke area, to some of the graduate buildings ( Law, Business, etc) to the Duke Forest! This could go on. Plenty of trees (gives you the feel of clean, fresh air), two wonderful libraries and Lilly is open to the public, lovely architecture, the Duke gardens where one can relax their minds and de-stress. This is just a gorgeous campus! read more

Absolutely breathtaking campus. The landscaping is extremely well-kept and beautiful. There's an abundance of things to do/see on and around Duke's campus. Also, the education and sports are, of course, top notch. read more

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Visit for non-prospective students / lifelong basketball fans from the North: excessive campus construction and $2 Science Center parking, with beautiful grounds and superb athletic facilities. read more

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Is someone from Duke going to the exchange LLM program in Argentina ? I ve heard is incredible. Great place, awesome Austral University, in Buenos Aires dovwntonwn, great people, great food. Really recommend it. read more

Shout out Duke University's Infectious Disease Research Department. Their staff along with Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, VA Hospital in Houston, Hope Clinic in Atlanta, Center of Disease Control in Atlanta, National Institute of Health came together in the attempt to change the way doctors prescribe antibiotics. Maria Rodriguez, Kietel, El Sahly, Connie Rangel, Ephraim, Lindsay Kim, Mahwish, Blanca, Ernesto, Bashir, Chenei, Celsa, Yvette, Cynthia read more