Purdue University, founded in the year 1869, is a public research institution with its flagship campus located in West Lafayette, Indiana. In 1874, the first buildings on campus including the Boiler and Gas House, the Military Hall and Gymnasium, the Ladies Hall, Purdue Hall, and the Pharmacy Building were completed. In 1874, classes begin with six instructors and 39 students. In the following year, John Bradford Harper became the first graduate who earned a graduate degree in chemistry. The year 1889 witnessed the first issue of the Purdue yearbook, the Debris and the student newspaper, the Exponent. Purdue University Airport was established as the first university-owned airport in the country in 1934.
With campus locations throughout the state, students can choose to pursue their studies at the main campus or explore other options including Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Purdue University Northwest, Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and Purdue University Global. The main campus at West Lafayette offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and 80 graduate programs. While Purdue University is best known for its STEM Programs, other areas such as elementary education, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are also given equal focus to continually prepare students for a competitive job market.
In 2019, a total of 44,551 students including 33,646 undergraduate students enrolled at Purdue. In addition, 4,616 international undergraduate students took admission making Purdue fourth among Public Universities in terms of international student attendance. In international student enrollment, Purdue University ranked 3rd among U.S. public universities. In addition, Purdue has more than 100 student organizations offering educational, professional, social and cultural activities. The University is also committed to maintaining a rich cultural diversity at the campus. Purdue University offers innovative programs and opportunities that enable graduate students to excel both academically and personally.
Purdue has one of the most impressive alumni networks in the world with more than 4,50,000 alumni around the globe. Purdue’s alumni network consists of 23 notable Astronauts, including Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan. R. Games Slayter, who graduated from Purdue with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, was among the one to create the world’s first commercial fiberglass product. Two of the Chemistry professors at Purdue are profound noble laureates. The Professor of Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Purdue, Arun K. Ghosh, is a pioneer in inventing HIV medicine. The Golden gate bridge engineer, Charles Alton Ellis, was a former graduate and also served as a professor of civil engineering for 12 years at Purdue University.
Master of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 100
- Fees - INR 21.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS Business Analytics and Information Management
- Duration - 11 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 35.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Duration - 12-18 Months
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Full-Time MBA
- Duration - 21 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 30.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Computer and Information Technology
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 7.5
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
- Duration - 12 Months
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 93
- Fees - INR 33.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Computer Graphics Technology
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS in Computer and Information Technology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 23 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS Marketing
- Duration - 1 Years
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 30.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Science in Finance
- Duration - 10 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 35.5 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BS Mechanical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 22.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in General Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 88
- Fees - INR 23.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 80
- Fees - INR 22.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS in Biological Sciences
- Duration - 2 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 7.5, TOEFL : 107
- Fees - INR 21.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS Chemical Engineering
- Duration - 1-1.5 Months
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 22.6 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
- Duration - 3 Years
- Exams Accepted - IELTS : 6.5, TOEFL : 77
- Fees - INR 21.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS Accounting
- Duration - 10 Months
- Exams Accepted - GMAT : Accepted, GRE : Accepted
- Fees - INR 25.3 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
MS Biomedical Engineering
- Duration - 1.5-2 Years
- Exams Accepted - GRE : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 21.9 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
BSc in Industrial Engineering
- Duration - 4 Years
- Exams Accepted - SAT : Accepted, IELTS : 6.5
- Fees - INR 24.1 Lakh (1st Year Tuition Fees)
Entry Criteria
| Courses | Exams |
|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | GMAT - Accepted GRE - Accepted IELTS - 7.5 & Above |
| MS - 11 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5-7.5 TOEFL - 80-107 |
| MIM - 5 Courses | GRE - Accepted IELTS - 6.5-7.5 TOEFL - 93 & Above |
| BBA - 1 Course | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 88 & Above |
| BSc - 1 Course | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 88 & Above |
| MA - 1 Course | IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 77 & Above |
| BHM - 1 Course | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80 & Above |
| BE/Btech - 6 Courses | SAT - Accepted IELTS - 6.5 & Above TOEFL - 80-88 |
Admission Requirement
| Documents | SOP - Needed for all courses LOR - Needed for all courses Essays - Needed for all courses CV - Needed for all courses Additional documents - Required |
|---|---|
| Application fees | USD 75 |
| Type of deadline | Regular |
| Intake Season & Deadlines | Summer - 31ˢᵗ Jan 2021 |
Approximate Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA - 1 Course | 21 Months | INR 30.9L USD 42,184 |
| MS - 11 Courses | 1 - 24 Months | INR 21.1L - 21.9L USD 28,794 - 29,918 |
| MIM - 5 Courses | 0.8 - 1 Year | INR 25.3L - 35.6L USD 34,500 - 48,600 |
| BBA - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 23.6L USD 32,230 |
| BSc - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 22.6L USD 30,794 |
| MA - 1 Course | 3 Years | INR 21.1L USD 28,794 |
| BHM - 1 Course | 4 Years | INR 22.6L USD 30,794 |
| BE/Btech - 6 Courses | 4 Years | INR 22.6L - 24.1L USD 30,794 - 32,844 |
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