INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Join Purdue University's proud international student body!
At Purdue, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community, and welcome students from around the globe. Proudly ranked among the top 10 public institutions in the U.S. and top 100 in the world, Purdue is home to over 9,000 international students from 127 countries. Choose from over 200 undergraduate majors to follow your passions and achieve your goals.
If you have any questions regarding undergraduate admissions for international students, please reach out to the Office of Admissions by email at intl-admissions@purdue.edu. For questions regarding graduate programs at Purdue, please contact gradinfo@purdue.edu.
Freshmen Applicants
First-time (freshmen) college students will apply to Purdue using the Common Application. When you apply, you’ll have the opportunity to select which location you would like: West Lafayette or Indianapolis. You will also be applying for a specific major. Be sure to check our Freshman Admission Criteria before applying.
ApplyTransfer Applicants
Students who have completed 12 credit hours of college-level coursework after high school graduation will apply as a transfer student. Begin the transfer application by selecting the Purdue University in Indianapolis and Purdue University West Lafayette option. Be sure to review our Transfer Student Checklist before applying.
ApplyInternational Curriculum
For additional documentation that may be required during the application process, please review our international coursework documentation requirements based on country of origin. Applicants whose native language is not English should also review our English Proficiency page for requirements.
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