Founded in 2013, Duke Kunshan University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kunshan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, Duke Kunshan University (DKU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Duke Kunshan University (DKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. DKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.