Duke Kunshan University (DKU) is a Sino-American partnership of Duke University and Wuhan University to create a world-class liberal arts and research university. It is the first institute to offer a completely new and practical global approach to higher education that prepares highly motivated students for the crucial roles they will play in shaping tomorrow's world.Duke Kunshan's primary mission is to enable students from around the world to lead purposeful and productive lives. By delivering the highest quality undergraduate and graduate education that is truly interdisciplinary, DKU prepares students for professional, intellectual and societal leadership roles across the globe. The beautiful, modern 200-acre campus site is located in the heart of the Yangtze River Delta region, one of the most developed areas in China. The city of Kunshan is one of the richest cities in China, a growing center for business and high-tech research and manufacturing, and is often considered a successful model for China's social and economic development. It is located in close proximity to Shanghai and Suzhou, and is connected to both by high-speed rail and highways.