MS in Food Science
at Purdue, West Lafayette

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Department of Food Science

MS in Food Science
at
Purdue
Overview

MS in Food Science offered at Purdue University is a PG level course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who are willing to apply, can pursue the course within the duration of 18 to 24 months.

International students applying at Purdue University for this course, need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course. International students need to submit qualification proofs along with test scores of exams including IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo and GRE.

The Purdue University tuition fees for MS in Food Science for the first-year international student is USD 29,104.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹24.45 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MS in Food Science

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Fees
Curriculum
Entry Requirements
Rankings
Placements
Highlights
Scholarships

MS in Food Science
at
Purdue
Fees

The Purdue University fee structure for a MS in Food Science includes the mandatory payment of the first-year tuition fee. Apart from the tuition costs, students must also plan for some additional costs associated with living in USA, including rent, utilities, food, health insurance and some other expenses. The overall expenses may vary based on the standard of living students opt for and some additional charges asked by the Purdue University. The overall first year tuition fee for a MS in Food Science is around USD 29,104.

For more info regarding the fee breakup for a MS in Food Science from Purdue University, refer the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 24,45,305

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 1,34,612
Transportation	INR 1,92,915

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 85.74 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 2ⁿᵈ May 2025

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MS in Food Science
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Purdue
Curriculum

Check more information about the Purdue University MS in Food Science course by clicking the green button below. The Curriculum PDF covers various details and facts about the university including the specialization, courses, duration of the course, language requirement, electives and many more along with a semester-wise breakup of the course.

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MS in Food Science
at
Purdue
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Undergraduate cumulative grade point average: 3.0 or equivalent required

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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
Overall Score Required: 80

Minimum section requirements:

Reading: 19

Listening: 14

Speaking: 18

Writing: 18

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
Scores of 6.5 or higher will be accepted.

Reading- 6.5

Listening- 6

Speaking- 6

Writing- 5.5

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GRE

No specific cutoff mentioned
Recommended minimum scores: Verbal 146, Quantitative 144, Analytical 4.0

Duolingo

Marks - 115/160
Total score of 115 and 115 on each subscore.

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MS in Food Science
at
Purdue
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#5	Civil Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#19	Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering QS, 2025
#30	Engineering THE (Times Higher Education), 2025

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MS in Food Science
at
Purdue
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Purdue University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Easy going

Student Views

55% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.3

Part time work4.9

Post study jobs4.5

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4

Value for money4.8

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.9

Indian Food3.8

Permanent Immigration3.7

Anonymous

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by Purdue University

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. Overall, the experience has been academically enriching and personally transformative.

Reviewed on 3 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by Purdue University

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. Public transportation is plentiful. Most students take the free buses on campus that operate more frequently than every 30 minutes, which works well to get around. The city bus system also does a good job of covering most of our needs from 8 am to 10 pm. After that, it’s pretty common for students to take cabs, but it doesn’t really affect us, as most places are closed by then. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

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.

Reviewed on 2 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by Purdue University

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.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2027

Offered by Purdue University

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.

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Industrial Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by Purdue University

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.

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2024Read more

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MS in Food Science
at
Purdue
Highlights

MS in Food Science is offered by Department of Biological Sciences under Purdue University, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
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MS in Food Science
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