"Purdue University" in West Lafayette:  world-class education

Purdue University

Purdue University is an American public land-grant research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Purdue University is a world-famous public research university that makes discoveries in science, technology, engineering, and math.

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John Purdue, a Lafayette businessman, contributed land and money to build the university in 1869.

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Purdue University is ranked 129 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

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60% of candidates get admission. The school is flexible about GPA and SAT/ACT requirements.

Purdue University offers high-quality education and research, making it one of the most prestigious and top-tier research universities in the world.

Purdue University rarely has extreme weather. However, winters are chilly, icy, and snowy.

Purdue scholarships are very hard to get, and each year only about 15% of applicants get a merit award. Learn more