Purdue University

About

Established in 1869, Purdue University has grown into a leading public research university, emphasizing STEM disciplines while also offering comprehensive programs in liberal arts, business, and health sciences. It boasts a global alumni network and a commitment to innovation and discovery.

Nickname	Boilermakers
Motto / Slogan	Education, Research, Service
Colour	Old Gold and Black
Mascot	Boilermaker Special (train) and Purdue Pete
Founded	1869
Location	West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Address	Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall West Lafayette, IN 47906

Objectives

• Pursue excellence and access
• Promote student-centered service and solutions
• Foster collaboration and belonging
• Coordinate equitable and empowering experiences
• Strengthen strategic campus partnerships
• Support affordability and stewardship
• Develop excellence through data and innovation

 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

1. College of Agriculture
2. Daniels School of Business
3. College of Education
4. College of Engineering
5. College of Health and Human Sciences
6. College of Liberal Arts
7. College of Pharmacy
8. Purdue Polytechnic Institute
9. College of Science
10. College of Veterinary Medicine
11. Honors College
12. Exploratory Studies
13. Libraries and School of Information Studies

Reasons to Study at Purdue University

1. Dedicated Faculty

   Collaborate with world-renowned experts to solve today’s toughest global challenges. As a Purdue graduate student, you’ll receive mentoring from faculty throughout your academic journey. Explore faculty profiles to discover researchers whose work aligns with your passions, and take the next leap by connecting with graduate programs that match your goals.

    

   
    

2. Impactful Research

   Purdue is a worldwide leader in strategic initiatives, discovery and innovation. Every new research award brings new opportunities to our programs of study and students. Between Discovery Park, the Purdue Research Foundation, 135 research centers, and 10 on-campus libraries, Purdue is positioned to be a worldwide innovative leader now and well into the future.

    

   
    

3. Affordability

   The Purdue University Board of Trustees endorsed President Mung Chiang’s request for a 14th consecutive tuition freeze, meaning that Purdue students in West Lafayette and Indianapolis will see no increase in tuition through at least the 2026-27 academic year.   

   
    

4. STEM Leadership

   Known as the "Cradle of Astronauts," it is a premier destination for engineering (ranked top 5), computer science (top 20), and aviation.

   
    

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

• Visit Purdue's International Admissions for country-specific documentation and requirements.
• When you apply to Purdue, you apply for admission into a specific major. Review the first-year criteria, high school course requirements and English proficiency requirements before applying to ensure that you meet or exceed Purdue’s minimum requirements for admission.

 

 

Supporting Documents

• Transcripts
• Proof of English Language proficiency
• Essay
• SAT/ACT
• Letter of Recommendation 

 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

View the Entry Requirements page for detailed information on the Admission Requirements.

Supporting Documents

• Academic documents/Official transcripts: You must upload the transcript(s) and/or academic document(s) for every institution of higher education you attended regardless of whether or not a degree was received. 
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• Testing: Depending upon your field of study, you may be required to take one or more standardized tests.
• English Proficiency: International applicants whose native language is not English are required to provide proof of English proficiency for admission.

 

How To Apply For Admission

• For Undergraduates: Applications are made via the Common App 
• For Postgraduates: Applications are made via the Graduate School portal.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected],[email protected]
Phone : 765-494-5770

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  Graduating Students

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  Basketball Team

Campus Tour

Facilities

• Library: Located on the second floor of the Student Center in Indianapolis, the Student Center Library provides a welcoming environment for quiet study, research, and academic support. As part of a 25,000-square-foot facility, the library is co-located with essential student services—including the Writing Lab, Disability Resource Center, and Student Success programs—creating a centralized hub that connects academic resources with student life. Designed to foster collaboration, learning, and community, the library supports students’ academic and personal growth in the heart of Indiana’s capital city.
• Cafeteria: Purdue University has extensive cafeteria (dining court) facilities, with five main all-you-care-to-eat locations (Windsor, Wiley, Earhart, Hillenbrand, Ford), plus numerous other quick-service spots, markets, and restaurants across campus, all accessible via meal plans and Dining Dollars. 
• ICT: Purdue University, including its main campus and regional campuses like PFW, offers extensive computer lab facilities for student use, ranging from general access labs for studying and printing to specialized high-performance labs for Computer Science and Engineering students, providing technology for research, instruction, and creative work. 
• Laboratory: Purdue University has extensive laboratory facilities, with over 4,000 research labs and specialized centers like the Birck Nanotechnology Center, Herrick Laboratories, and the Wildlife Ecology Research Facility, catering to diverse fields from engineering and materials science to health and biology. These labs support advanced research, teaching, and prototyping, with features like 3D printing, specialized environmental controls, and cutting-edge characterization tools for students and faculty. 
• Research center: Purdue University has extensive research center facilities, notably within its Discovery Park District, housing numerous interdisciplinary institutes and labs for life sciences, energy, IT, and more, alongside many other specialized centers and thousands of individual labs across campus for various research needs. 
• Accommodation: Purdue offers a variety of housing types and rates. From a standard double room in a traditional residence hall, to suite and semi-suite rooms, to single rooms and apartments.
• Sports: Purdue University has extensive sports facilities, ranging from NCAA Division I venues like the Mackey Arena and Ross-Ade Stadium for varsity teams to the comprehensive France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CoRec) for students, offering gyms, pools, courts, climbing walls, and numerous intramural/club sports options, plus specialized training centers like the Mollenkopf Athletic Center. 
• Place of Worship: Purdue University has various on-campus and nearby off-campus places of worship, including the non-denominational Campus House, the Christian Student Center (CSC), and significant Catholic resources like St. Tom's, with many other religious student groups and ministries also active, offering worship, community, and spiritual support for diverse faiths. 
• Classroom: Purdue University has extensive classroom facilities, including modern active learning spaces like the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC), traditional lecture halls, and technologically equipped rooms with features like wireless display receivers, all part of a campus-wide effort to support diverse teaching and learning environments.

 

Accreditations

• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
• Program-specific accreditations include:
• Engineering programs accredited by ABET
• Business programs accredited by AACSB
• Nursing programs accredited by CCNE
• Education programs accredited by CAEP
• Various arts programs accredited by NASAD and NAST
• Aviation programs accredited by AABI

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Dr Bettina Klose

  Senior Lecturer Dr. Bettina Klose holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University (2010) and B.Sc. in Economics and Mathematics (with Honors) from Bielefeld University, Germany (2006). Before joining... read more

  Purdue's faculty in 2018, she was a Chancellor's Fellow and Lecturer in Economics at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia, and prior to that a Post-Doc at the University of Zurich (UZH) in Switzerland. Bettina currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Game Theory and Microeconomics.

  
   

  
   

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  Andreas Neuhierl

  Associate Professor Andreas Neuhierl is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Purdue University. He joined the Purdue faculty in 2025 after serving as an Assistant Professor of Financ... read more

  e at Washington University in Olin School of Business from 2020 to 2025. Prior to Washington University, he was on the finance faculty at the Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame (2015–2020) and held visiting appointments at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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  Christina Garman

  Assistant Professor Christina Garman is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University. She received her MS and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in Computer Science in 2013 and 2017 ... read more

  respectively, and a BS in Computer Science Engineering and a BA Mathematics, with a minor in Physics, from Bucknell University in 2011.

  
   

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  Mollie Cohen

  Associate Professor Mollie Cohen is an associate professor of Political Science and faculty member in the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program. Previously, she was an assistant professor of International Affairs a... read more

  t the University of Georgia and a research fellow at the LAPOP Lab. She received her Ph.D. in political science from Vanderbilt University.

  
   

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Notable Alumni

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  Neil Armstrong Astronaut
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  Abigail Spanberger Politician
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  Herman Cain Businessman
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  Ward Cunningham Computer Scientist

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History

In 1865, the Indiana General Assembly voted to take advantage of the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act of 1862 and began plans to establish an institution with a focus on agriculture and engineering with the preliminary name of the Indiana Agricultural College. Communities throughout the state offered facilities and funding in bids for the location of the new college. Popular proposals included designating Indiana University or what is now Butler University as Indiana's land-grant, as well as the addition of an agriculture department at what is now Indiana State University. By 1869, Tippecanoe County's offer included $150,000 (equivalent to $3.5 million in 2024) from Lafayette business leader ... read more