The Purdue Global University is a branching institution of the Purdue University system. Part of it has been the Purdue West Lafayette, which was established in 1896. A legacy institution with a renowned reputation in the US Education System, it aims to impart quality education to its adult students through a variety of platforms and techniques.

The university offers courses of the bachelor’s, masters, and doctoral levels. The 6 physical classroom locations are situated in Indiana. Admissions at Purdue Global University are available in the 2 intakes of Fall and Spring that observe different application deadlines for its variety of courses.

The institute allows the fair and equal chance to all the brilliant students across the globe and thus waives an application fee of 45 USD for all its international candidates. This makes it a coveted choice among international students seeking to study in the USA. The institute is least selective with a very high acceptance rate and enrolls any deserving candidate with an impressive academic profile,

Rankings

  • As per USNews.com, the university holds a rank in the top 250 positions in the country.
  • It is also ranked at the 61st and 57th position for Best Undergraduate Training and Most Innovative Schools in the country by a similar survey 2023.
  • It also ranked under #133-171 in the category of Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Highlights

College Type Public
Campus Housing 40%
Endowment USD $2.3 billion
Student Retention Rate 91.80%
Work-study program yes
Mode of Program Full time; Part-time; online
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent
Financial Aid Available as awards and scholarships
Admission Helpdesk 954-512-5112;
international@purdueglobal.edu

Programs, Campus and Accommodation

Campus and Residence

  • Indiana is the home to both Purdue Global and Purdue University
  • There is an effort to combine online learning with on-site support, thus the campus also offers quiet spaces to study.
  • The lush university campus is located at the I-465, on the northern side of the Indianapolis
  • Its online support centers are located in Chicago and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

As for Purdue Global University (the branch which offers online courses primarily), housing and accommodation is open to students with a disability only. In case of the need for housing on-campus, the student is obliged to give in an Accommodation Request form and other related documents.

Otherwise, any student of at least 16 years of age and registered for respective classes at the Purdue West Lafayette campus, is eligible for housing on-campus. Housing, offered in any case, will remain effective until the student is enrolled for classes at the University.

Courses

  • The university offers a plethora of courses for international students at Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and Associate’s level. Considering the university conducts most of its classes online, it also offers certificate courses.
  • Business, Law, General Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, and behavioral Sciences are the different schools under the University that offer their respective courses.
  • The university offers a total of 175 courses, with close to 8,000 degrees being awarded annually.
  • With the ease of taking up a course and a variety of programs available, there are a large number of courses that the university is regarded for which includes the following programs when naming a few.
    • Management and marketing are the top courses in the field of Business.
    • Engineering technologies and related sciences are famous under the programs of technical sciences.
    • Liberal arts attract a large number of students under the study of Humanities.

Purdue Global University Application Process

How to apply?

Apart from the procedure, there are some requirements that must be fulfilled by an international student applicant when applying for the courses available at the institute which are as given below:

  • 18 years of age
  • Bank statements converted into U.S. dollars or a certified government sponsor indicating expenses to be covered and payment of 45.00 USD as a non-refundable application fee (exempted for international students)
  • Visa requirements
  • Proof of secondary completion: This includes submission of academic records from the previously attended educational institution.

Application Portal: Once the applicant has gathered all documents and other relevant details for their application, they can apply using the online application of the university website.

Basic Admission Requirements:

Apart from the above-mentioned requirements, international students are expected to fulfill the general requirements of the application:

  • Students must submit transcripts from their respective educational institutions and must meet the same requirements as domestic institutions. These should be translated and evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to enrollment.
  • SAT/ACT scores
  • GMAT/GRE scores for graduate students
  • Essay and Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Official bank statements.
  • Successfully complete an informational interview, where spouse or parents are also welcome.
  • Submit their English proficiency test scores (Accepted tests are that of KELPA, TOEFL, IELTS with minimum scores as given below.
TOEFL Paper-Based Computer-Based Internet-Based
Undergraduate 525 195 71
Graduate 550 213 80

IELTS scores

  • Undergraduate: 6 (no band less than 5.5)
  • Graduate: 6.5 (no band less than 5.5)

Admission Deadlines

Application deadlines are given as follows (Deadlines are in respect to the academic year 2023-24 for reference)

Intake season Open Deadline
Spring Semester August 1, 2023 October 1, 2023
Summer Semester August 1, 2023 January 1, 2024

Purdue Global University Cost of Attendance

It is important to note that international students are supposed to pay the tuition fee of one term and fees in full prior to the start of each term within the academic year. They are required to make the payment via credit card or wire transfer.

To aid your planning of the finances when seeking to enroll at the university, an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US has been tabulated below.

Type of Expenditure Cost
Tuition/Fees 31,084 USD
Living Expenses 10,030 USD
Books/Supplies 1,160 USD
Travel 2,210 USD
Miscellaneous 1,630 USD 
Total 46,114 USD

Online courses

Undergraduate Programs 371.00 USD/ quarter credit
Graduate Programs 420.00-700.00 USD/ quarter credit hour
Indiana Residents 280.00 USD/ quarter credit hour

Scholarships/Financial Aid

Purdue Global University awards a variety of scholarships to its freshman admissions, which are categorized as university-wide, college-wide (i.e. department wise) and financial-need based scholarships for international students to study in the USA.

The university offers a straight-away reduction of 25% on the total tuition fees for international students who fulfill the eligibility criteria. This cost also includes the cost of books and course material.

Some of the well-known scholarships offered to go by the name of Trustees Scholarship (16,000 USD per year, requires the student to secure 3.00 or higher GPA), Presidential Scholarship (offers 10,000 USD as rewards per year, requires the student to secure 3.00 or more GPA), etc.

There are also a great many benefits for students who are working available in the following ways:

  • Employer reimbursement: A student is eligible to get a reimbursement for the skills being learned, via courses, in full or part by their employer for working on the same.
  • Corporate Alliance Program: A student and their family are eligible to receive tuition benefits, if they are employed at one their registered corporate partners.

Alumni Network

Alumni network refers to its members at the Alumni Creed, is vast and well-connected across the globe. The graduating students are expected to join the Purdue Alumni Association, which has the participation of approximately 630,000 members.

CareerNetwork is a service available to all members and currently enrolled students. This social platform allows all types of people to connect and also let's track their job search activity. Members are also welcome to join the LinkedIn association, which gives them a wider scope for connectivity.