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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
 at 
Purdue University 
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Tuition & feesINR 26,30,312
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InsuranceINR 1,39,306
TransportationINR 1,99,643
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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What are the popular courses at Purdue University among Indian students?
A: 

Purdue University is a popular choice among Indian students for its strong STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). MBA and MSc in CS are some of the popular courses among Indian students. The MBA course at Purdue is a STEM degree. The one-year MBA course offers more of a traditional setup. Also, as per College Consensus, Purdue rank among the Top 30 for its one-year MBA course in 2024. MSc in CS course of Purdue University is known for its academic reputation and great research in fields like Maching Learning, Cybersecurity, and AI. 

 

Q:   Which has higher chances of admissions among Virginia Tech and Purdue University?
A: 

The Virginia Tech University acceptance rate of 57%, makes it one of the more selective higher education institutes in the region. However, Purdue, itself has an acceptance rate, of around 53%, making Virginia Tech, though only marginallly, but relatively easier to secure admissions at.

Prospective students must perform really well in respective school & college level academics, maintain a solid CV that demonstrates their non-academic abilities & submit respective applications on time to have the best possible chance of admission at either institute.

Q:   What is Purdue University known for academically?
A: 

According to student reviews, Purdue University is one of the top-ranking universities in the world for studies. In the recent years, it has upped its position in terms of academics. The university has become very selective in recent years. As of Fall 2023, Purdue University acceptance rate is 50.3% for UG students. As per a news published by the university, due to the strong national and global recognition, commitment to affordability combined with surging numbers of applicants boosted the overall 2023 graduate and undergraduate enrollment to new records.  

Q:   Can I get into Purdue with a 2.7 GPA?
A: 

For UG programs, the students must get a minimum GPA of 2.3 on a scale of 4.0,  so yes, a students would be meeting the Purdue University eligibility by having 2.7 on a scale of 4.0. Although, this university is considered difficult to get into as the Purdue University acceptance rate stands at 49.3% meaning out of every 100 applications, only 50 applicants are rolled out an offer letter. 

Q:   What programs is Purdue University known for?
A: 

Purdue University's graduate programs in Business, Engineering, and Health ranks among the nation's best in the U.S. News & World Report 2025. Around 12 academic programs of this university rank among the Top 10 while the College of Engineering ranks at No. 5 overall in the 2025 edition of its best Graduate School rankings. Ranking of the top graduate programs of this university are:

Programs

Rank

Agricultural and Biological Engineering

#1

Industrial Engineering

#3 (the highest in two decades)

Aeronautics and Astronautics

#5

Biomedical Engineering

#5

Mechanical Engineering

#7

Electrical Engineering

#9

Computer Engineering

#9

Environmental Engineering

#10

Nuclear Engineering

#10

A few of the Business' courses rankings:

  • Production Operations: #6
  • Supply Chain Management: #11
  • Business Analytics: #16

A few of the Health-related courses rankings are:

  • Audiology: #5
  • Master's in Nursing: #23

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Purdue University 
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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
 at 
Purdue University 
 
Students also asked

Q:   What is the enrollment trend for Purdue University?
A: 

Purdue University admitted over 58,000 students,  with 44,100 students are undergraduates and 12,900 are graduate students. Students can check enrollment statistics for Purdue University over the last few years 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%

Q:   Is it hard to get into Purdue?
A: 

As per the statistics of Class of 2029, Purdue admitted over 39,000 students from more than 78K UG applicants. This shows that the Purdue University acceptance rate is 49%.which means that the Purdue admissions are moderately competitive, as around half of the applicants are likely to be admitted by the university.

Whereas when it comes to Purdue University acceptance rate for international students, it stands at just 27%, shows that the admission criteria are more selective for international aspirants

Q:   Does Purdue University offer scholarships to international students?
A: 

The scholarships offered to international UG students at Purdue University are mentioned as follows:

  • The value for the Trustees Scholarship is USD 16,000 per year. The eligibility criteria includes sjhowing exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service in school or community. 
  • The value for the Presidential Scholarship is USD 10,000 per year.The eligibility criteria includes high academic achievement, leadership, and service in school / community.

These scholarships can be renewed every year if the student has 3.0 GPA or more.

Read: Scholarships to Study in USA for International Students 

Q:   What are the requirements for a Purdue Master's?
A: 

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
  • Transcripts
  • GRE (optional)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • English language requirements

Purdue University
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 55% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
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Friendly
Easy going
Multi-dimensional
Internships4.4
Part time work4.9
Post study jobs4.7
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life3.9
Value for money4.8
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.9
Indian Food3.9
Permanent Immigration3.8
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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
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
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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
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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2027
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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
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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024
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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
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025
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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
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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Highlights

  • It is a research-oriented program available with 8 research areas: Automatic Control, Biomedical Imaging and Sensing, Communications Networks and Signal and Image Processing, Computer Engineering, Fields and Optics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology, Power and Energy Devices and Systems and VLSI and Circuit Design (VC)
  • It is available with thesis and non-thesis option
  • The thesis track allows students to participate in advanced research while receiving academic and professional guidance by working closely with Purdue ECE’s world-class faculty

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