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About PU
Purdue University-Main Campus (PU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Indiana, United States. PU is working together with Purdue University System, Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities (MUCIA). Sport affil.
According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-90 in the world. PU is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA. Thousands of students dream of studying here. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-80.
PU does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Establishment year
- 1869
- Students
- 51,373
- International students
- 10,905
- Female students
- 44%
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
Place in ratings
By subject
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 26 |
| Natural Sciences | 82 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 117 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 167 |
| Accounting & Finance | 151-200 |
| Arts & Humanities | 207 |
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PU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at PU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 9,715 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 4,376 USD. The educational institution helps with tuition fees through financial support programs. They are available to local and international students. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local9,989USD/year
- Foreign8,627USD/year
- Master
- Local9,715USD/year
- Foreign4,376USD/year
Additional costs
It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
- on campus10,030USD/year
- off campus10,030USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus1,850USD/year
- off campus1,850USD/year
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Bachelor degree at PU
At PU, students are accepted to bachelor's programs based on the results of entrance exams. The admission committee also pays attention to school performance. The applicant's GPA must be at least 2. Read how to calculate it in this article. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 71. The IELTS score is not lower than 6. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the ACT or SAT results. PU also provides online undergraduate programs.
- GPA
- 2
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 71
- TOEFL PBT
- 525
Master's degree at PU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. It is impossible to enter PU for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 77 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at PU.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- TOEFL iBT
- 77
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
PU campus
The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Thanks to international exchange programs at PU, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes
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What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of PU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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