Purdue University (West Lafayette)
West Lafayette, United States · Checked September 26, 2026
Purdue University is Indiana's public land-grant research university, with its main campus in West Lafayette. It is especially well known for engineering, computer science, agriculture and aviation, and it enrols a large number of international students.
Undergraduate tuition (international)USD 32,104 per year tuition and mandatory fees for international undergraduates (2026-27: general service USD 9,718, non-resident tuition USD 18,802, international student tuition USD 3,310, fitness/wellness and activity fees USD 274); some programs
Master's tuition (international)USD 29,194 per year tuition and mandatory fees for international graduate students (2026-27: general service USD 9,718, non-resident tuition USD 18,802, international fee USD 400, other fees USD 274); some programs charge extra differential fees
IntakesFall (main); spring for some majors
English requirementUndergraduate: IELTS generally 6.5 or higher, minimum 6.0 in each section (IELTS Online Academic and Indicator accepted); TOEFL 88 with 20+ per section (before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 with 4.0 each section (from 21 Jan 2026); Duolingo generally 115 with 110+ in all subscores. IELTS General Training not accepted. PTE not listed. ACT English 26+ also accepted.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| First-year Early Action (Fall 2027) | 1 November 2026 (11:59 pm Eastern; also merit scholarship and Honors College deadline) |
|---|---|
| First-year Regular Decision (Fall 2027) | 15 January 2027 (11:59 pm Eastern) |
| Graduate | Varies by program |
Scholarships
Fulbright Degree Program (Master's and PhD)
Check official siteAAUW International Fellowships
Check official siteGlobal Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD Pakistan)
Check official siteHarvard College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students
35 days leftKnight-Hennessy Scholars
9 days leftMIT Need-Based Financial Aid for International Undergraduates
64 days leftPhD Scholarships under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor
Check official siteYale College Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students
65 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
