The Duke philosophy of internationalization is that every aspect of Duke should be international in concept and character.  Internationalization is not seen as a specific or discrete set of activities or units, but as an integral part of Duke's effort to become a world-class institution in all its endeavors, and thereby to better serve the world of which it is a part.  

 In many respects Duke already represents a model of the internationalized research university.  Almost fifty percent of Duke undergraduates study abroad.  Foreign language and international courses are a requirement of Duke's core curriculum.  One third of Duke graduate and professional students are international.  Duke has six Federally-funded Title VI international centers and foreign area studies center, more than any other private research university.  More than 400 international post-doctoral fellows carry out research at Duke every year.  All of Duke's professional schools are also engaged in international activities.
Specific aspects of OVPIA's responsibilities include:

• aiding in the development of international initiatives University-wide;
• strengthening existing international programs and research;
• forging partnerships with foreign universities;
  
• facilitating the increased emphasis on language study at Duke;
• supporting international conferences and international travel for faculty and graduate students;
• increasing the enrollment of foreign graduate students at Duke, and seeking to enhance financial aid opportunities for them

OVPIA Staff and Contact Information

Office of the Provost

Sponsored Lectures and Visiting Professors

International Affairs Commitee members (2009-10) (Word document)