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Purdue University
Purdue University, West Lafayette United States
# =89QS World University Rankings
45Undergraduate programs
77Postgraduate programs
31,104 USDTuition Fee/year
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Purdue University West Lafayette is a public land-grant research institution that was founded in 1869. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 37,101 (fall 2021), its setting is city, and the campus size is 2,468 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
Purdue University's West Lafayette, Indiana, campus is the main campus in the Purdue University system, which encompasses four other campuses throughout the state. About 20 percent of students are affiliated with Greek life, and Purdue offers a wide range of activities and organizations. Performance groups include the "All American" Marching Band, six jazz bands and two symphony orchestras. The Boilermakers, Purdue’s athletic teams, compete in the Division I Big Ten Conference and are well known for their dominant men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Boilermaker Special, Purdue’s official mascot, is a railroad locomotive cared for and maintained by the student-run Purdue Reamer Club. Although no students are required to live in university housing, about one-third of undergraduates live on campus.
Purdue is made up of 13 schools and colleges, many of which serve both undergraduate and graduate students. Professional and graduate programs include the well-ranked College of Engineering , Krannert School of Management , College of Education and College of Pharmacy . Purdue’s esteemed School of Aeronautics and Astronautics within the College of Engineering has acquired the nickname "Cradle of Astronauts." One popular university tradition: many students mark the beginning and end of their time at Purdue by running through any of the five campus fountains. Notable alumni include legendary college basketball coach and player John Wooden, popcorn entrepreneur Orville Redenbacher and the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
About Purdue University
Purdue University West Lafayette is a public land-grant research institution that was founded in 1869. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 37,101 (fall 2021), its setting is city, and the campus size is 2,468 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.
Purdue University's West Lafayette, Indiana, campus is the main campus in the Purdue University system, which encompasses four other campuses throughout the state. About 20 percent of students are affiliated with Greek life, and Purdue offers a wide range of activities and organizations. Performance groups include the "All American" Marching Band, six jazz bands and two symphony orchestras. The Boilermakers, Purdue’s athletic teams, compete in the Division I Big Ten Conference and are well known for their dominant men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Boilermaker Special, Purdue’s official mascot, is a railroad locomotive cared for and maintained by the student-run Purdue Reamer Club. Although no students are required to live in university housing, about one-third of undergraduates live on campus.
Purdue is made up of 13 schools and colleges, many of which serve both undergraduate and graduate students. Professional and graduate programs include the well-ranked College of Engineering , Krannert School of Management , College of Education and College of Pharmacy . Purdue’s esteemed School of Aeronautics and Astronautics within the College of Engineering has acquired the nickname "Cradle of Astronauts." One popular university tradition: many students mark the beginning and end of their time at Purdue by running through any of the five campus fountains. Notable alumni include legendary college basketball coach and player John Wooden, popcorn entrepreneur Orville Redenbacher and the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
Purdue University offers a number of undergraduate majors, including:
Business and Management (5)
Accounting, BS
Bachelor in Applied Science
Bachelor in Applied Science (Hybrid)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business (Management)
Bachelor of Science in Business (Marketing)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Business Analytics and Information Management, BS
Economics, BS
Finance, BS
General Management, BS
Integrated Business and Engineering, BS
Marketing, BS
Quantitative Business Economics (QBE), BS
Engineering and Technology (5)
Bachelor of Science in Analytics
Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing and Solutions
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Professional Flight
Life Sciences and Medicine (5)
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Purdue Northwest)
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Addictions
Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Natural Sciences (5)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management
Social Sciences and Management (5)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of General Studies (Hybrid)
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration
Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood - Birth to Age 5 (Nonlicensure)
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies
Supply Chain and Operations Management, BS
Purdue University offers over 120 graduate programs, including:
Business and Management (4)
ASTA Management Academy
Master of Business & Technology
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Business Analytics & Information Management
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Information Technology
Master of Science in Management and Leadership
Master of Science in Marketing
Master of Science in Technology Leadership and Innovation
Online Master of Science in Business Analytics
Online Master of Science in Economics
Online Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
Engineering and Technology (4)
Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering
Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Engineering, Major in Microelectronics and Semiconductors
MSE-MBA in Interdisciplinary Engineering
Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering
Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Management
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Computer and IT (Business Analysis)
Master of Science in Computer and IT (Project Management)
Master of Science in Construction Management
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Technology
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Technology – Leadership and Management
Online Master of Nuclear Engineering
Online Master of Science in Engineering Education (MSENE)
Life Sciences and Medicine (4)
Master of Health Care Administration
Master of Health Informatics
Master of Health Information Management
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health (Purdue West Lafayette)
Master of Science in Health Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Purdue Northwest)
Master of Science in Nursing - DNP Path
Master of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration Dual Degree Option
Master of Science in Psychology
Social Sciences and Management (4)
M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Science in Communication
Master of Science in Corporate Training and Communication
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Economics
Master of Science in Education
Master of Science in Education (Hybrid)
Master of Science in Education in Applied Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology
Master of Science in Education in Special Education
Master of Science in Educational Psychology
Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Higher Education
Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Human Services
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Science in Legal Studies
Online Master of Communication
Online Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Executive MBA (3)
Purdue Executive MBA Program
Full-Time MBA (3)
One-Year MBA
Online/Distance MBA (3)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Purdue West Lafayette)
Master of Business Administration - Executive MBA
Master of Business Administration - Weekend Professional MBA
Online MBA
University information
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Master
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Purdue University is one of the top public universities in West Lafayette, United States. It is ranked #=89 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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FAQs
In addition to financial aid, Purdue University has frozen tuition fees for over 10 years, making admission and affordability more accessible for students from a variety of backgrounds.
International students hoping to apply to Purdue should note that the university’s institutional status means undergraduate international applicants are largely ineligible for funding to study.