MS in Chemical Engineering

Purdue University (United States) · 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA

About University:

Purdue University was founded in 1869 under the Morrill Act of 1862. John Purdue, a local merchant, gave $150,000 to begin the University. Tippecanoe County gave $50,000 and local residents gave 100 acres for the new university. The Indiana State Legislature agreed to name the new school Purdue in gratitude to its largest benefactor. The new university began classes on September 16, 1874 with six instructors and 39 students.

Currently, Purdue University has an enrollment of over 41,000 undergraduate (75%) and graduate students (23%). Approximately 2,000 full-time faculty teach and conduct research in Purdue's 157 principle buildings with 377 total buildings on 2,307 acres. Purdue University's schools include: agriculture; consumer and family science; education; engineering; liberal arts; management; pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences; nursing; science; technology; and veterinary medicine. Purdue offers 6,700 courses in 200 specializations. For more than a quarter century, Purdue University has been the largest or second largest in undergraduate engineering enrollment in the country. Purdue research exceeds $347.1 million a year using more than 400 research labs. The University's decentralized 14 library system contains over 2.3 million volumes of information, including a substantial psychology library that has merged with the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education library located in Stewart Center.

Purdue University is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive community that values the inherent worth and value of every person. A few notable policies highlight this commitment and are found below.

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About University:

Purdue University was founded in 1869 under the Morrill Act of 1862. John Purdue, a local merchant, gave $150,000 to begin the University. Tippecanoe County gave $50,000 and local residents gave 100 acres for the new university. The Indiana State Legislature agreed to name the new school Purdue in gratitude to its largest benefactor. The new university began classes on September 16, 1874 with six instructors and 39 students.

Currently, Purdue University has an enrollment of over 41,000 undergraduate (75%) and graduate students (23%). Approximately 2,000 full-time faculty teach and conduct research in Purdue's 157 principle buildings with 377 total buildings on 2,307 acres. Purdue University's schools include: agriculture; consumer and family science; education; engineering; liberal arts; management; pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences; nursing; science; technology; and veterinary medicine. Purdue offers 6,700 courses in 200 specializations. For more than a quarter century, Purdue University has been the largest or second largest in undergraduate engineering enrollment in the country. Purdue research exceeds $347.1 million a year using more than 400 research labs. The University's decentralized 14 library system contains over 2.3 million volumes of information, including a substantial psychology library that has merged with the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education library located in Stewart Center.

Purdue University is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive community that values the inherent worth and value of every person. A few notable policies highlight this commitment and are found below.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

College of Engineering

Degree

MS

Duration

1 year

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Chemical Engineering

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 18400

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 13900

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 37400

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

Undergrad GPA

3

IELTS

6.5

(waiver offered)

Duolingo

115

TOEFL

80

(waiver offered)

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jun, 2025

(September-2025)

Document Required:

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    The uploaded transcript and/or academic document may be from the official or unofficial version of the document. Official transcripts from every institution of higher education attended (Purdue does not accept credentials or transcripts through WES - World Education Services.)

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Two (2) letters of recommendation: can be from professional references, such as supervisors or managers, or academic references, such as professors, advisors, etc.

  • Personal Statement

    University Specific

    Required of all applicants: 1) Describe how your background and life experiences contribute to your ability to be both persistent and resourceful in your graduate studies. 2) Describe how your life experiences have prepared you to contribute to an academic community where scholars with diverse research interests, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences are supported, respected, and valued. 3) Optional: Please address concerns that you may have that your academic record does not reflect your true capabilities and discuss mitigating factors that have affected your academic record. Reviewers will be interested in understanding your accomplishments relative to your opportunities.

  • Resume

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  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    A statement, not exceeding two pages in length, is encouraged. The following topics should be addressed in your Academic Statement of Purpose. What are your professional plans and career goals? How will pursuing graduate studies assist you in reaching those goals? Describe your research, scholarly, or creative interests. What topics are of particular interest to you? Reviewers know that interests change over time but try to be as specific as possible. Discuss how your experiences, skills, and abilities have prepared you for graduate study. Relevant topics may include coursework, work and research experiences, internships, presentations, exhibits, publications, and community service. If you describe a research or scholarly experience, include information on the topic, research mentor, your role, and outcomes. Describe how your skills, preparation, and interests are a match for the program to which you are applying. Identify faculty who share your research and scholarly interests. Reviewers will want to know that you have researched the program, faculty, and key focus areas.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    1.TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo 2.GRE TOEFL Sectional Minimum : Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14, Reading 19 IELTS Sectional Minimum : Reading 6.5, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 5.5

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