Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
at Purdue University, West Lafayette

4.5 /5

(13 Reviews)

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
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Purdue University
Overview

Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts at Purdue University is a popular program among Indian students. For admission to this course, which has 3 years, an Indian student needs to be eligible and submit documents. The documents to be submitted are academic qualifications, standardised text and language test score, resume and others. English language tests accepted by the university such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The first-year tuition fee for this course at the time of admission is USD 28,794 (INR 2,763,936). Also, there is regular spending on food, travel, staying, books, supplies and others. The annual cost of living is typically USD 11,012 (INR 1,057,042) at Purdue University.

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹27.57 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts

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Entry Requirements
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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
at
Purdue University
Fees

For attending the Purdue University for Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts, students have to pay the tuition fee as well as the living expenses. The Purdue University Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts fee structure varies for domestic and international students.

Foreign students will have to pay USD 28,794 (INR 2,763,936) for the first-year of study. Other than the annual tuition fee, they will also have to cover the living expenses (includes housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses), which is around USD 11,012 (INR 1,057,042) for overseas students. Based on the student’s lifestyle and purchasing power, the cost of living varies.

Refer to the table below for the breakdown of expenses for the Purdue University Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts cost of attendance:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 27,57,036

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 10,54,403
Insurance	INR 1,26,773

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.75036 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 11ᵗʰ March 2026

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
at
Purdue University
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale

Most applicants have majored in either art or design or have equivalent experience in an art or design field

Applicants who have not studied a minimum of 3 undergraduate credit hours in Western art history or design history are required to complete this course in the first semester of the degree
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Submit a portfolio of at least 20 examples of work completed in the last two years. Indicate the title, medium, size, and date of execution for each work

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
at
Purdue University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#101	Communication and Media Studies QS, 2026
#201	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#51	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
at
Purdue University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Purdue University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.5/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

54% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Sporty

Liberal

Internships4.4

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4.7

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4

Value for money4.6

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.9

Indian Food4.1

Permanent Immigration3.8

Anonymous

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2026

5.0

Supportive faculty and good student experiences.

Tips: Before joining Purdue you should know that it's fast-paced and super self driven. Stay organized and don't hesitate to use office hours, TA's and campus resources early. The transition can feel like a cultural and weather shift at first but the community is diverse and welcoming. Plan finances ahead and look into scholarships or assistantships early. It's hard but it's a good way and open a lot of academic and career doors.

Likes (Part time work): At Purdue, student life is best because there's always something happening and it's easy to find your people. Most days at Purdue are a mix of classes/labs, grinding in the library and then unwinding with friends or a quick gym session. What I love is the vibe, there's always something going on events, talks, career fairs plus a ton of clubs and communities, so it's super easy to find your people, build your network and still have fun while staying on track.

Dislikes (Public transportation): At Purdue, the faculty are genuinely accessible and supportive, office hours are useful, emails get timely replies, and prof's/TA's are approachable even outside class. Teaching is very application focused, so you don't memorize and apply in real time.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 650

Prepping time for classes19 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104350

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

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

Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering Technology - Batch of 2026

4.0

Peaceful and vibrant campus.

Tips: The university is very well known and the academics are truly top notch. My professors have been some of the best mentors and educators I have experienced but job prospects are limited so there is a constant sense of uncertainty. Campus is full of energy with lots of events, food trucks, game days and more so student life is quite good. Campus is safe but being cautious is good.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100650

Reviewed on 30 Nov 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 Fine Arts in Studio Arts
at
Purdue University
Highlights

It provides a dynamic interdisciplinary environment in which students intensively develop and refine their artistic and/or design aesthetic under the mentorship of actively engaged artist/educators
Curriculum combines theory, art/design history, and studio research courses, allowing students to form study plans according to their specific needs
Program is also available with Thesis option
Students will study courses like Disciplinary Studio, Art/Design History, Graduate Critique (Studio Arts) or Design elective, Disciplinary Studio and Art/Design History