Welcome to Purdue!
This year 8,158 international students, representing 132* nations, and more than 1741 international faculty and staff, representing 83* nations, are a part of the Purdue Boilermaker family.
Purdue University is proud of its rich cultural diversity. This fall semester we rank 4th in international student enrollment among all public United States colleges and universities and 2nd in the Big 10.
* Bermuda, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Palestinian Territories, and Taiwan are listed throughout our annual statistical report but are not included in the country counts.
Important Immigration Updates
Click here to read more about the latest immigration changes resulting from recent Presidential Executive Orders.
Practical Training (Off-Campus Employment) Options for F-1 Students
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The Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS)
is committed to the internationalization of Purdue University by providing appropriate services and support to international clientele and various University departments and offices. ISS seeks to enhance the academic, cultural, and social pursuits of students and scholars from abroad through knowledge and expertise in recruitment, admissions, immigration, and advising.