Purdue University

Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. It was founded in 1869 and now has more than 39,000 students. The acronym for Purdue is PU. The college offers undergrad and graduate programs spanning 211 major study areas. They represent the second-largest enrollment in the state of Indiana.

Among Purdue's studies, engineering is critical, and their aeronautical engineering department has led to a link to NASA, which is the US agency for space exploration. 23 graduates of Purdue have gone on to become astronauts.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Purdue University is positioned as the #99 top university in the world. The rank is improved by 30 points from last year.

University Profile

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2025 Ranking	#89
University Name	Purdue University
Acronym	PU
Year Established	1869
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Rural
Colors	Old gold and black

Location

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Address	1088 Freehafer Hall, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
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Phone	+1 (765) 494 4600
Fax	+1 (765) 494-0544
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
Arts & Humanities				n/a
Business & Social Sciences				n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies				n/a
Medicine & Health				n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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Global Ranking History

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Admission Info

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women
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