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In the 2025 edition of Graduate School rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Purdue University ranking for its Mechanical Engineering course is #7 (the highest in 17 years). After graduating with this Mechanical Engineering degree, students can conduct a world-class Mechanical Engineering research, with close support from faculty and industry. To take admission to this degree program, students are required to have a GPA of 3.2. An application fee of USD 75 (Around INR 6,500) has to be submitted too by international applicants. Given below are some of the documents required to apply to Purdue MS in Mechanical Engineering:

• Personal history statement
• Academic statement of purpose
• Resume
• GRE test score (optional)
• Academic transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency score with TOEFL iBT of 80 / IELTS of 6.5 / Duolingo of 115

According to the facts for Fall 2024, Purdue University has a total of 3,047 students enrolled. In 2023, the total number of Indian students enrolled at this university was 2,782. This shows a positive change of 9.5% in international student enrollment. Around 130 nations are represented by the student body at Purdue. According to a few of the student reviews present over Shiksha's dashboard, here is the feedback of students:

• Purdue is a research-intensive university, so be prepared for arigorous curriculum, particularly for STEM majors. The academic environment is competitive yet rewarding. The university has world-class faculty and resources
• The area around Purdue is very safe. As per student reviews, the city buses are quite reliable. Also, there are emergency poles around the campus, where students can press the buttons in case of emergencies
• Purdue University is a great university to pursue courses in Engineering. It offers flexibility in coursework and internship opportunities

No, admission to Purdue University MSc in CS course does not require GRE. The entry requirements for this course are given as follows:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a CS background. Most of the successful applicants have a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
• Proficiency in Programming languages such as Java, C+, or C
• Understanding of foundational concepts of Computer Science
• An understanding of Computer Architecture, Compilers, Operating Systems, the Analysis of Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Networks, and Programming languages
• Knowledge of Mathematics through differential equations, numerical methods, and matrix algebra
• Statement of Purpose
• English language proficiency score: TOEFL with a score of 100 on iBT, IELTS with at least 7.5 or Duolingo with a score of 135

The University of California Los Angeles is highly renowned for offering the highest placement rate in the USA. UCLA placement rate attracts international students the most. UCLA Los Angeles University provides top-notch placement opportunities for all their students. It has been ranked at the spot #5 in Best Public Universities for Student Outcomes. The University of California Los Angeles placement rate forMBA grads stands at is 85%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. Whereas, UCLA placement rate stands at 76.6% for MBA graduates, and the students are employed within 3 months of graduation.

ROI

Return on Investment (ROI) is determined by the salary offered by any university, that graduates get as a placement offer in return for investing some amount of money to attend a college and eventually, for the completion of a degree. Given below are the details of the fees (investment) and salary (return) of MBA at UCLA: