Known as the City of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina is home to the prestigious Duke University. Duke welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and we know when you choose to stay at the Homewood Suites by Hilton® Durham-Chapel Hill, you’ll have made the right choice for great overnight accommodations when visiting Duke University.
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Duke University is well-known for its academics, research and athletics but thousands of visitors also know Duke as host to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke Chapel, Nasher Museum of Art, Duke Forest, Duke Lemur Center, Cameron Indoor Stadium and other attractions. The 9,000-acre campus at Duke is divided into four main campuses. The 210-foot tower of Duke Chapel dominates the West Campus and the East campus serves as home to all first-year students. The Medical Campus is home to science and research centers, Hospital North & South and more. Administrative offices and child care facilities can be found on the Central Campus.
Students at Duke University, a private coeducational research facility, will find a wide selection of courses to choose from. Schools and colleges found at Duke include:
- Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Law
- Divinity School
- Graduate School
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
- Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
- Pratt School of Engineering
Duke’s Blue Devils athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and have teams in 26 NCAA Division 1 varsity sports. Duke’s basketball team consistently ranks among the nation’s elite and has won 3 national championships. The football team has participated in all 4 major bowl games and the men’s soccer team has won national championships as well.
Visit the official website of the Duke University linked below for more information, including their course curriculum and enrollment requirements.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton® Durham-Chapel Hill goes the extra mile to ensure your visit is pleasant and comfortable by providing prompt, courteous service, and top-quality amenities. Our location is perfect for both business trips and family weekend retreats.
When visiting the Durham area of North Carolina, make this fine Hilton Family® Hotel your first choice for great overnight accommodations. Our hotel is pet-friendly and Hilton HHonors® members earn valuable points and miles each night of their stay.