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International students can take the Purdue University MS admission in Spring and Fall for most of the program. The Purdue University MS application deadline for international students varies based on the subjects. The Purdue deadline common for most of the programs is given below:

  • Spring: Nov 1, 2025
  • Fall: Jan 15, 2026

Purdue University MS Highlights 2025

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Q:   Does Purdue University require a GRE for a Master?
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Purdue University provides test options for GRE scores, which means students can submit their scores if they are willing to. However, as per the class of 2028, students prefer to submit their scores as it creates a positive impact on their resumes. They aimed for a minimum score of 3.62 or above on 4 point scale.

Students who scored average marks on the GRE or do not want to submit their scores can compensate for it with other volunteer work, extracurricular activities, or other prior experience.

Q:   How hard is it to get into Purdue's MS?
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With a 50% acceptance rate, Purdue University is quite hard to get into in master's programs. The moderate percentage shows that the university is stringent during admission and follows tough selection criteria while selecting applicants for master's programs. The university considers certain factors such as the rigor of secondary school, academic GPA, essay, extracurricular activities, and more. Students who want to join a master's programme must perform excellently in academics and be involved in extracurricular activities, internships, or relevant work.

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Fee componentsAmount (for 10 months - 2 years)
INR 24.93 L - 38.45 L
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INR 1.18 L - 1.53 L
INR 1.94 L - 2.11 L
INR 6.67 K - 2.96 L
INR 37.91 L - 54.85 L
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Purdue University MS Application Process

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Q:   What are the requirements for a Purdue Master's?
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To get admitted to the Purdue University MS, students from a variety of backgrounds must meet the fundamental eligibility requirements and turn in the necessary paperwork. The following are the prerequisites for international MS applicants applying to Purdue:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement (if required)
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE score (optional)
  • English language requirements
Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for Indians applying for master’s programs at Purdue?
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Indian students willing to take admission to Purdue University must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale. In addition, they must submit certain mandatory documents such as academic transcripts, standardized test scores, English language requirements, and more. Students who align with the admission eligibility and submit all the mandatory documents have high chances of selection.

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Purdue University MS Admission Dates

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Q:   Does Purdue University have a Master’s program?
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Students can enroll in a master's programme at Purdue University that lasts 10 to 24 months. The programme is suitable for students seeking STEM-focused programs and who want to enhance their technical expertise, grasp research opportunities, and pursue an industry career.

Some of the popular specializations available for international students are Chemical Engineering, Computer Graphics Technology, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Computer Science, Biological Science, Accounting, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Human Resource Management, and more.

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  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4.4
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Student Life3.9
Value for money4.9
Public transportation4.9
Safety4.9
Indian Food3.6
Permanent Immigration3.5
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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025
4.2
Rewarding journey for tech enthusiasts.
Tips: Purdue is a research-intensive and academically demanding university, so be prepared for a rigorous curriculum, especially in STEM majors. Time management and self-discipline are crucial. The academic environment is competitive but rewarding, with access to world-class faculty and resources. Transitioning from India to the US required adjusting to a different academic structure, independent living and more open classroom discussions.
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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025
4.8
Purdue has an amazing alumni network and is academically oriented.
Tips: It is initially difficult to move to a different country, and that takes time. However, with time, the university grows in you. Purdue has an amazing alumni network, so it's easy to find someone in most settings to turn to for help. It's extremely academically oriented and that's great.
Likes (Public transportation): The buses on campus are free. It is available every 30 minutes or less, mostly. The transportation between 8 AM to 10 PM is easily taken care of by the city bus system. Post that, students tend to resort to cabs. However, most establishments close at that time so it doesn’t really affect us too much.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I personally would like to learn here and come back to India to work at some point in the future. But this depends less on the university and more on the job market and the current situation in the country. However, Purdue does have a good alumni network in most companies.
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
4.2
Purdue has very good ranking and esteem, especially there Ms-Cs program.
Tips: One thing is to get a TA/RA/GA opportunity, as those are very few for new joiners. Start emailing professors and all departments, especially life sciences, for an RA, as soon as you confirm your admission, for the potential availability of positions. One good thing about CS students is that they can work at any department as software requirements are everywhere. These opportunities (TA/RA/GA) come with a fee-waiver and give a good salary every month! Purdue gets good funding. Also, if you see that you are not getting any assistantships, then you can apply for other hourly-paying on campus jobs on Purdue's career page, but these don't have a fee waiver. Purdue's MS-CS course can be very stressful if you don't select the courses wisely. At least in the 1st semester, do not go for difficult courses as we are mostly setting down. Don't just take a difficult course to try things. We want to get internships in the 1st year and a job in the 2nd year. That is why, don't overload yourself, as you might spend time doing on-campus jobs, home chores, etc. Buy second-hand stuff such as a table/chair/ other furniture from Purdue Surplus or join housing groups. People moving out give their stuff for free many times.
Likes (Safety): The area around Purdue (West Lafayette) is very safe. I have come home at 10-11 pm with public transport. The city buses are quite reliable and run after hours, at which the one I take (4B). There are emergency poles around the campus, where there seems to be a button to press in case of emergencies. Also, I see police vans standing around the campus as well.
Dislikes (Student Life): There are some good things that go on at campus, but graduate students are given too many loads that they cannot really enjoy the other things happening around. At least I can say that about MS-CS students. There are Indian communities on campus, who arrange good events and we enjoy those twice or thrice a year.
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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024
4.2
It is a great Engineering University with lots of resources and opportunities.
Tips: It is a top Engineering school with a lot of resources available for everything. It has fast flexibility in coursework and a good policy for internships, so look out for internship opportunities. There are funding opportunities, but they might be restricted in some departments. It is a good college town where everything is built for and around Purdue.
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
4.5
Purdue Masters - Worth the money and your time
Tips: It’s going to be very competitive. Students should be prepared for that. Not much cultural shift as there are a lot of Indians here. The syllabus is advanced, we can learn a lot here. A lot of companies hire exclusively from Purdue, but currently, the job market is down for everybody.
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2023
4
Really good public university, you get to learn a lot!
Tips: Purdue provides fee waiver for research assistant and teaching assistant position in MSCS. This is a really good opportunity for graduate and Ph.D. students. All the seems that we work as a TA/RA fee would be waived. I feel being a TA by teaching and assisting undergrad students during labs and office hours was a great experience.
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Purdue University currently houses over 58,000 students,  with 44,100 students accounting for undergraduates and 12,900 accounting for graduate students. The enrollment trends for Purdue University over the last few years can be checked out from the table given below:

Academic Year

Number of  UG Applications Received

Number of Students Accepted

Purdue University Acceptance Rate

2025-26

78,162 

TBA

TBA

2024-25

78,745

39,272

49.87%

2023-24

72,800

36,602

50.28%

2022-21

68,309

35,995

52.7%

2021-22

59,173

40,759

68.9%

2020-21

57,279

38,457

67.1%

2019-20

54,912

32,834

59.8%

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Ridhi

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Answered a month ago

For the Class of 2029, Purdue admitted over 39,000 students from a pool of more than 78,700 UG applicants. This suggests that the Purdue University acceptance rate stands at 49.8%, meaning that out of every 100 students who apply to the university's admission process, around 49-50 applicants are lik

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Ridhi

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Answered 2 months ago

According to the official statistics, the Department of Computer Science has a very high placement rate. More than 90% of the graduates are employed or in graduate school within one year of finishing their Purdue degree. On the other hand, according to NACE 2023 report, the mean salary of the Comput

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As per the data available officially, a few of the employers who have hired Purdue University graduate students and postgraduate scholars include top companies like American Airlines, Amazon, Boeing, Bank of America, NASA, Microsoft, IBM, Google, Deloitte, Procter & Gamble, Intel Corporation, etc. O

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Bhumika Kaur

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A comparison of USC and Purdue University in regards to Computer Science is given below:

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USC

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Rankings 2025 (U.S. News)

#25

#16

Tuition fees

USD 30,000 – USD 35,000

USD 22,000 – USD 28,000

Acceptance rate for CS

10% - 15%

15% - 20%

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Yes

USC is located in LA, closer to Silicon Valley. This means there is an easier access to LA, San Diego, and SF. There is a strong Indian alumni network in the companies like Amazon, Google, Netflix, Microsoft, etc

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