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Prospective Students

Are you ready to advance to a higher degree? At Purdue University, you'll work with world-renowned scholars to positively impact the lives of others. Choose from more than 70 master's and doctoral programs that tackle some of today's most pressing issues. Just a few of the challenges Purdue graduate students are actively pursuing include:

  • cancer
  • alternative energy
  • international relations
  • cyber crime
  • spinal cord injuries
  • climate change
  • public health
  • and much more!

 

Take advantage of innovative facilities, numerous professional development opportunities, and a global network of colleagues. Few can rival Purdue's elite mix of internationally competitive scholarship and down-home hospitality . Explore our Web site to learn more about how you can advance to a higher degree with the Purdue University Graduate School!

Graduate student Jo Doran

"I like how the culture here is outgoing and competitive, yet friendly like a small town. The research is fast paced, yet life outside of school is pretty laid back -- not to mention the cost of living here is great!"

Jo Doran is pursuing her PhD in rhetoric & composition

Graduate student Abram Walton

"Purdue offers a complete package:  world-class faculty, top-tier research opportunities, a beautiful campus, and Big Ten athletics.  Purdue offers graduate students a reputation and standard of excellence upon which they can begin to build their own reputations."

Matt Fields is pursuing his master's degree in nuclear engineering

Graduate student Vanessa Valetin

"Purdue offers an innovative curriculum, dedicated faculty and world-class facilities and resources.  My program has helped me to become more independent in the lab, and improved my presentation skills and overall scientific ability."

Hakeenah Brown is pursuing her PhD in PULSe (Interdisciplinary Life Science)