

Purdue University-Main Campus
At Purdue University, we never stop in our persistent pursuit of the next giant leap. Through world-changing research and education in a culture of inclusion and hard work, we are developing practical solutions to the toughest challenges, building a better world, together.
About the institution
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, IN, USA, is home to over 45,000 undergraduate students, with over 9,000 students from over 130 countries. Whether you want to be an engineer or an artist, a health care worker or an entrepreneur, you can choose from over 200 majors to follow your passions and achieve your goals. Purdue is a global leader in Engineering and ranks highly in Nursing, Pharmacy, Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Education, and Computer Science. We rank 1st among all accredited U.S. colleges and universities for international students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This is the kind of place where you build your future, one small step at a time.

Number of Undergraduate Students
35000
Student to Faculty Ratio
13:1
Size of Instituition
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selectivity
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Campus Style
Friendly and diverse community in our suburban campus. Ranked 8th safest college town in the U.S.
Education Model
Tier one research institution in the U.S. Many opportunities for undergraduate research.
Are there internship opportunities?
Yes - There are many different internship and Co-Op opportunities.
Are there study abroad options?
Yes - we have over 400 study abroad programs
Cost of Tuition
$31,104
Funding
there are no scholarships or financial aid available for international students. However, some supplemental scholarships may be available for international students.
Merit-based and need-based scholarships are available for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent resident. Financial aid and student loan is also available.
IB Grade Requirements
Purdue evaluates application holistically
UFP Grade Requirements
Yes but no college credits awarded to foundation program.
Subjects

World Top 200

USA Top 100

Top 40 Colleges with the Best professors in America (Niche)
Accounting & Finance | World Top 200 | |
Accounting & Finance | Country Top 50 | |
Anthropology and Sociology | USA Top 100 | |
Archaeology | World Top 200 | |
Biological Sciences | World Top 200 | |
Business and Management | World Top 200 | |
Business and Management | Country Top 100 | |
Chemical Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Chemistry | World Top 100 | |
Civil and Structural Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Communication and Media Studies | World Top 100 | |
Communications | USA Top 100 | |
Communications and Media Studies | Country Top 100 | |
Computer Science | Country Top 50 | |
Computer Science and Information Systems | World Top 100 | |
Design | USA Top 100 | |
Development Studies | World Top 100 | |
Economics & Econometrics | World Top 200 | |
Education | Country Top 50 | |
Education & Training | World Top 100 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Engineering | Country Top 50 | |
Engineering and Technology | World Top 50 | |
English Language & Literature | World Top 200 | |
Environmental Sciences | World Top 100 | |
Geology | World Top 200 | |
Hospitality & Leisure Management | World Top 50 | |
Information Technology | Country Top 20 | |
Linguistics | World Top 200 | |
Materials Sciences | World Top 50 | |
Mathematics | Country Top 100 | |
Mathematics | World Top 100 | |
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | World Top 50 | |
Medicine | World Top 300 | |
Nursing | Country Top 50 | |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology | World Top 50 | |
Physics | USA Top 100 | |
Physics & Astronomy | World Top 100 | |
Physiotherapy/Kinesiology & Physical Therapy | Country Top 50 | |
Psychology | World Top 200 | |
Sociology | World Top 300 | |
Statistics and Operational Research | World Top 50 |
Subject Name | Degree Area |
---|---|
Accounting & Finance | Business |
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering | Engineering |
African Studies | Language & Culture |
American Studies | Language & Culture |
Anthropology | Society & Social Sciences |
Art & Design | Art & Design |
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Computing & ICT |
Astronomy/Astrophysics
| Sciences |
Bio-Veterinary/Animal Science
| Sciences |
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
| Sciences |
Biological Sciences
| Sciences |
Biomedical Engineering | Engineering |
Business and Management | Business |
Chemical/Energy Engineering | Engineering |
Chemistry
| Sciences |
Chinese Studies | Language & Culture |
Civil Engineering | Engineering |
Communication and Media Studies
| English & Media |
Computer Games and Graphics
| Computing & ICT |
Computer Science | Computing & ICT |
Creative Writing | English & Media |
Data Science | Computing & ICT |
Dietetics/Nutrition
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Ecology & Conservation
| Sciences |
Economics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Education
| Society & Social Sciences |
Electronic/Electrical Engineering
| Engineering |
English Literature and/or Language | English & Media |
Environmental Science
| Sciences |
Film and Media Production | Art & Design |
Food Science | Sciences |
Geography
| Society & Social Sciences |
Geology/Geoscience
| Sciences |
History
| Society & Social Sciences |
History of Art | Society & Social Sciences |
Hospitality Leisure and Tourism | Business |
Information Technology | Computing & ICT |
Japanese | Language & Culture |
Legal Studies/Pre-Law | Society & Social Sciences |
Liberal Arts Only | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Liberal Arts and Sciences | Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Linguistics | Language & Culture |
Marketing | Business |
Materials Science | Engineering |
Mathematics | Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering | Engineering |
Modern Languages Mixed | Language & Culture |
Music | Performing Arts |
Natural Sciences
| Sciences |
Nursing
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Occupational Therapy | Medicine & Healthcare |
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Philosophy
| Society & Social Sciences |
Physics
| Sciences |
Physiotherapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Politics
| Society & Social Sciences |
Pre-Med
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Psychology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Social Policy | Society & Social Sciences |
Sociology
| Society & Social Sciences |
Software Engineering | Computing & ICT |
Speech and Language Therapy
| Medicine & Healthcare |
Sport Science
| Sciences |
Statistics
| Mathematics |
Theology and Religious Studies
| Society & Social Sciences |
Veterinary Medicine
| Sciences |