Purdue University

To apply for MEM at Purdue University, international students are required to pay an application fee of USD 75 (INR 6.7K). Without paying this fee, your application won't move forward. Also, it is non refundable in case Purdue doesn't offer you admission. 

(USD 1 = INR 89.64)

Considered an affordable degree at Purdue, the MEM tuition for 21 months is INR 20.23 L. Other factors like accommodation, transportation, health insurance and miscellaneous expenses are not included in this fee. Given below is the exact amount an international student has to pay - 

Yes, international applicants need to go through an interview to be able to get into Purdue MEM. It is one of the most important steps of the Purdue University admission process. So, what all is asked in this interview, it is given below - 

• You will be asked about your previous work experience and what you want to achieve in terms of career
• How will the Purdue MEM programme help you and align with your goals in life 
• Assessment of leadership skills will be done
• The applicants should not worry because the interview is very relaxed and conversational. 

While Purdue University does not specifically release acceptance rates for MEM courses, the overall acceptance rate of this university generally revolves around 50% for most of years. 

This is surely quite a competitive acceptance and to get in, international students are required to meet the Purdue MEM admission eligibility. This includes a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, academic transcripts and English language proficiency. 

It can definitely be worth it to pursue the Purdue MEM. This programme focuses on the technical skills of a student as well as the management skills. The tuition fee for the first 21 months is INR 20.23 L. And the average salary international grads can land is USD 117,000 (INR 1.05 Cr) after MEM. So, ROI wise, it is great. 

The Purdue placement rate also stands at 92% for international students which is really good. After MEM from Purdue, international students can go for roles like Engineer Manager, Technical Program Manager and more. 

(USD 1 = INR 89.64)

As an international student, yes, you need to meet some English language requirements with a minimum score. The students can choose to take IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo. 

Look at the table below for the scores and the English language test score required - 

International students who have a UG degree from a recognised institution are eligible. Purdue University has MS courses and requires international students to apply with some admission documents, such as - 

• An updated resume
• SOP 
• Personal Statement 
• Transcripts
• GRE Score 
• English language requirements

Yes, the Purdue MS courses are among the best in the world as they are ranked by some of the top ranking bodies like the US News, QS, THE and ARWU. Some of the most ranked course specialisations are Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and more.

Look at the table given below for these rankings -