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Purdue University

About Purdue University

Purdue University, established in 1869, is a public research university with a main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. The first structures on campus were constructed in 1874, including the Boiler and Gas House, the Military Hall and Gymnasium, the Ladies Hall, Purdue Hall, and the Pharmacy Building. Six professors and 39 pupils begin school in 1874. John Bradford Harper became the first graduate with a master's degree in chemistry the following year. The inaugural issues of the Purdue yearbook, the Debris, and the student newspaper, the Exponent, were published in 1889. Purdue University Airfield was founded in 1934 as the country's first university-owned airport.

Students can pursue their studies at the main campus or at Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Purdue University Northwest, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and Purdue University Global, which are all located throughout the state. West Lafayette's main campus provides over 200 undergraduate majors and 80 graduate degrees. While Purdue University is most recognised for its STEM programmes, other disciplines like elementary education, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine receive equal attention in order to keep students prepared for a competitive employment market.

Purdue University has a total of 44,551 students, including 33,646 undergraduates. In addition, Purdue received 4,616 international undergraduate students, placing it fourth among public universities in terms of international student enrollment. Purdue University was ranked third among public universities in the United States in terms of international student enrollment. Purdue also boasts over 100 student organisations that offer educational, professional, social, and cultural opportunities. The university is also dedicated to preserving the campus's significant cultural variety. Purdue University offers cutting-edge programmes and opportunities for graduate students to achieve academic and personal success.

Purdue University Departments

  • College of Education
    • Purdue University, 100 N. University St., WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • College of Pharmacy
    • Robert Heine Pharmacy Building, 575 Stadium Mall Drive, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • College of Science
    • 150 N. University St, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • College of Liberal Arts
    • Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education, Room 1290, 100 North University Street, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • College of Health and Human Sciences
    • Stone Hall, Room 110, 700 W. State Street, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • College of Agriculture
    • Purdue Agriculture, 615 West State Street, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • Krannert School of Management
    • Krannert Building, 403 W. State Street, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • Purdue University
    • 610 Purdue Mall, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • College of Engineering
    • Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, Suite 3000, 701 West Stadium Ave., WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
    • Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, United States, 47907.

Purdue University Rankings

  • #79 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
  • #109 World University Ranking - QS 2021
  • #94 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #53 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
  • #114 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

Purdue University Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (2 Courses) 21 Month - 2 Year USD 42174 - USD 42334
Engineering (1 Courses) 4 year USD 32060
Science (3 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year USD 30010 - USD 47776
Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) 4 year USD 30010
Banking & Finance (1 Courses) 10 month USD 40582
Management (1 Courses) 11 month USD 46000

Purdue University Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Banking & Finance GMAT , IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Engineering SAT , IELTS , TOEFL
Hospitality & Tourism IELTS , TOEFL , GRE
Management GMAT , IELTS , TOEFL , GRE , PTE
MBA GMAT , IELTS , TOEFL , GRE , PTE
Science TOEFL , GRE , SAT , IELTS

Purdue University International Admissions

International students seeking admission to Purdue University must meet the university's and the United States government's eligibility requirements. Purdue's acceptance rate is projected to be around 58 percent, thus students must meet the university's prerequisites. Academic transcripts and English test scores should be presented.

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • Overall grades in academics
  • Grades related to their preferred major
  • Strength of your overall high school curriculum
  • Non-academic achievements
  • Grades in core academic subjects such as English, academic math, laboratory science, foreign language, social studies
  • SAT or ACT scores
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Ability to be successful in preferred major
  • Essay and answers to Purdue questions
  • Personal background and experiences
  • Information provided by your high school
  • Time of year you apply
  • Space availability in the desired program

Purdue University English Language Requirements

For admission to degree, certificate, non-degree, and teacher licence graduate programmes, international applicants whose native language is not English must submit proof of English competence.

Exam Minimum Score required
IELTS A minimum score of 6.5, with no subscore less than 6.0
Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL Total Score of 80 (no subscore less than 19)

For studying in the USA , students have to provide certified transcripts of one of the following standardized test scores:-

Exam Scores
SAT SAT Reading Test(new) - 33 or higherSAT Critical Reading(old) - top 15 percentile
ACT English - 28 or higher

Purdue University Scholarships

The University provides excellent scholarship opportunities for international students.

Name of the Scholarship Application Year Eligibility
Acumen Global Fellows Program Senior, recent grad, or graduate student Business experience; Committed to helping the poor; Min. 4 years work experience
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Undergraduate or graduate student Pre-lingual hearing loss with Listening and Spoken Language primary mode of communication; Enrolled in a full-time degree program at four-year university; GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Amelia Earhart Fellowships Senior, recent grad, or graduate student Woman, any nationality; Enrolled in a full-time doctoral program at the start of the fellowship
Asian Cultural Council Grants Anyone can apply Artist, arts or humanities scholar or professional, or graduate/post-graduate student in a related field.
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Senior, recent grad, or graduate student Citizen of a Commonwealth country; Varies by country granting award
UNESCO Young Researchers Fellowship Programme Graduate student or postgraduate researcher Citizen of a developing country (priority given to women) ;Research focuses on the environment, intercultural dialogue, information and communication technologies, or peaceful conflict resolution; Completed MA or MSc by start of fellowship
Rotary Peace Fellowships Senior, recent grad, or graduate student At least 3 years related, full-time work, paid or unpaid; Demonstrated commitment to international peace; Proficiency in English

Purdue University Highlights

Year of Establishment 1869
Location West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Type of University Public
G.P.A required 3.5-3.9
Number of Undergraduate Programs 200
Number of Graduate Programs 29
Number of Doctorate Program 7
Number of Students 40,000+
Number of International Students 9,000+
Campus Housing Available
Number of Campuses 6
Average Annual Tuition and Fees (International) 30,794
Financial Aid Scholarships, Work study

Purdue University Cost of Attendance

Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.

Tuition Fee

The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-

Expenses Amount (USD)
Tuition fees 30,794
Room/Board 10,030
Subtotal 40,824

Other Expenses

Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission

Books/Supplies 1,000
Transportation 2,260
Miscellaneous 1,150
Subtotal 4,770
Estimated total 45,594

 

Know more about Studying in USA

Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA USD 700 to 1000 Per Month
Entrance Exams in USA TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in USA Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More
Post Study Work Permit in USA One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in USA USD 160
Student Visa in USA F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More
Intakes in USA There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More
Top Job Sectors in USA Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance.
Economy in USA GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal

Purdue University Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 30,521

Postgraduate

$ 21,865

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 13,360

Campus accommodation

$ 6,795

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.