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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |