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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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 3 May 2025Read more

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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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 2 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800

Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75000

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2027

4.2

Mixed opinions about the University but grateful for the experiences.

Tips: Honesty, Purdue's quality has severely gone down over the years and it does not make sense to come here without scholarships. From a networking and opportunities point of view, Purdue is an ideal place and it is very safe and student-friendly. But if you are getting a higher-ranked university, I suggest you go for that.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 5325

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 92925

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024Read more

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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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1075

Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 79825

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2024Read more

Anonymous

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.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1500

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2024Read more

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What are the requirements for a Purdue Master's?

Answered a month ago

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:

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Esha Tiwari

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What is the enrollment trend for Purdue University?

Answered 2 months ago

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%

Ridhi

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What is the placement rate for Purdue University CS?

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

Anya Aggarwal

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Is it hard to get into Purdue?

Answered 2 months 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

Ridhi

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Who hire from Purdue University?

Answered 2 months ago

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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