Purdue University
Purdue University is a public university in West Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 1869. This guide covers what it publishes on admission and costs, with sourced rankings.
Fees, deadlines and requirements can change; confirm them on the university's official pages before applying. Information last reviewed: 3 October 2026
About
THE lists about 45,207 students and 19% international (THE data, not the university's).
Location
The campus is in West Lafayette, Indiana.
World rankings
| Ranking body | Overall rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | =100 (2027) | Link |
| Times Higher Education (THE) | 84 (2027) | Link |
| U.S. News Best Global Universities | Not verified at source | — |
| ARWU / Shanghai Ranking | 100 (2026) | Link |
Figures above are overall institutional ranks, not subject rankings. Rankings change every year; check each ranking body for the latest edition.
Programmes
- Undergraduate and graduate programmes are listed on the university website and not reproduced here.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's
International first-year applicants need at least three consecutive years of courses and grades, proof of high-school graduation before enrolment, certified English translations and country-specific documents. The core criteria are the same as for domestic applicants.
Master's and doctorate
Handled through the Graduate School and departments. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
English language requirements
Accepted undergraduate proofs: Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, SAT, demonstrated success in an English-speaking curriculum, or transfer credit; the test must be within two years. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. We could not read the minimum scores, so none are listed.
Fees and cost of living
2026-27 West Lafayette non-resident undergraduate: $28,794 a year for general programmes ($14,397 per semester); $32,844 for CS/Data Science and Engineering; $32,230 Daniels Business; $29,366 Polytechnic; $29,792 Nursing. International students pay an extra $3,310 a year. Estimated on-campus housing and food: $16,734.
Application deadlines
We could not read specific term deadlines; deadlines are 11:59 pm Eastern on the posted date. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
Scholarships and financial aid
We did not verify scholarships. We could not verify this detail on a current official page; check the link under Sources before applying.
International students
Purdue has a dedicated international admission page.
Campus life and housing
We saw only the estimated on-campus housing and food cost ($16,734 for 2026-27).
Why students choose it
- Non-resident tuition published by programme.
- Several ways to prove English (Duolingo/IELTS/TOEFL/ACT/SAT).
- A dedicated international admission page.
How to apply
- Choose the programme and level (bachelor's / master's / PhD) that fits your academic background.
- Check admission, language and deadline details on the university's official page (links under Sources).
- Prepare documents: transcripts, certificates, passport, English test result, and any essays or references required.
- Submit through the university portal, Common App or UCAS depending on the institution, and pay any fee.
- After admission: obtain the admission document (e.g. I-20 or CAS), then visa and housing.
Almorad helps prepare and follow up your application but cannot guarantee admission; the decision belongs to the university. Contact us or browse the universities list.
FAQ
How much does Purdue cost for international students?
2026-27 non-resident undergraduate tuition is $28,794 a year for general programmes, plus $3,310 for international students; some programmes cost more.
Which English tests does Purdue accept?
Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, ACT, SAT, or an English-speaking curriculum; tests must be under two years old.
What are the deadlines?
We could not confirm them; check the official page.
Are scholarships available?
We did not verify them; check the university page.
Sources
- Official website — https://www.purdue.edu
- Admission — https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/international/
- Admission — https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-toefl.html
- English — https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/english-proficiency/
- Fees — https://www.purdue.edu/treasurer/finance/bursar-office/tuition/fee-rates-2026-2027/undergraduate-tuition-and-fees-2026-2027/
- Deadlines — https://admissions.purdue.edu/become-student/deadlines/
- Ranking QS — https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/purdue-university
- Ranking THE — https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/purdue-university-west-lafayette
- Ranking ARWU — https://www.shanghairanking.com/institution/purdue-university-west-lafayette
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