Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering 

at Purdue University, West Lafayette

In the QS world rankings, Purdue Uni ranking is #88 in 2026. In Times Higher education rankings, Purdue ranks at #85 in 2026. In the Global Universities rankings 2025, this university ranks at #173 by U.S. News. In the world rankings, Purdue ranks among the Top 100 Universities in the world in 2026. 

International students coming from multiple countries join Purdue for various popular courses. Some popular UG and PG programs are Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Business, Management, Psychology, and Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

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 

International students have a lot of preferences for what they would like to do on the weekends. Below are some of the activities that Purdue University students can do over the weekends -

• Go for the movie screenings
• Visit Haan Art Museum or Art Musuem of Greater Lafayette
• Go to watch shows like The Beauty and Beast, Rent, Million Dollar Quartet, etc.
• Look for something that one can do with friends such as pottery, painting, rugged Xscape, etc.

International applicants are required to submit English language proficiency in order to complete their Purdue University application. The minimum test scores the students need in English language tests are given below, take a look -

Purdue University acceptance rate is nearly 50%, which means admissions are moderately tough. Students need to have a good academic record and meet all the eligibility requirements.

Purdue selects students based in very important factors like overall grades in their academics, essays, personal background and experiences, grades related to the major they want to pursue etc. 

For all Purdue University courses, international students are required to prove English proficiency by taking the tests mentioned below with their minimum respective scores:

·       IELTS: 6.5 Overall

·       TOEFL: For UG programs,  80 minimum and 80 to 88 for graduate programs

·       PTE: Accepted

·       Duolingo: Minimum 110

Standardized Tests:

·       SAT: In Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW), the minimum score required is 600

·       ACT: English section should reach a minimum of 26

In the U.S. based rankings Purdue Uni ranks at #46 in 2026. It is also ranked at #19 the top public schools category in the U.S. News rankings. Also, in the QS rankings, Purdue is a top 10 public university in the U.S., ranking at #9 in the QS rankings 2026. Also, note that the Graduate Engineering programs in Engineering, Business, and Health ranking at the Top graduate schools rankings by U.S. News. 

By studying Purdue MEM, students can earn a globally recognised education. It is ranked at #4 for Graduate Engineering programs as per a top-ranking publisher. Students can also benefit from industry partnerships in multiple sectors that result in real job offers for Purdue MEM students. Also, students can benefit from the alumni network connections. Additionally, students have a chance to pursue a 1-year, paid industry, co-op position anywhere in the U.S. or around the world as a part of the MEM curriculum. Also, this course is small-sized, hence, students can get one-on-one guidance. Furthermore, every MEM students will be eligible for USD 500 (Around INR 43k) Professional Development Scholarship.

As per a new ranking, Forbes New Ivies 2025: 20 Great Colleges Employers Love ranking, Purdue Uni ranks among 10 Public and Private institutions that are 'outpacing the Ivy League in the eyes of employers'. Among these 20 universities, Purdue is the only public university in Indiana on the list and one of just four from the 18-member Big Ten.