Degree-Seeking Applicants
Thank you for your interest in graduate studies at Purdue University! Applying is simple and streamlined; you can apply to up to two different campuses or majors using a single application and fee. Whether you’re pursuing a doctoral, master’s, or educational specialist degree, the steps below will guide you through the application process and help you prepare the necessary documents to support your application.
Application Steps

Step 1:
Explore graduate programs and admissions requirements.
Explore graduate program degree offerings and the associated application deadlines and admissions requirements for your program of interest.

Step 2:
Create an Application Account to start your application.

Step 3:
Upload academic documents.
Upload transcripts and/or diplomas for every institution of higher education you attended. Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.

Step 4:
upload an Academic statement of purpose.
Be sure your academic statement of purpose is all-inclusive if applying to two graduate programs, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.

Step 5:
upload a Personal History Statement.

Step 6:
upload a Resume/CV.

Step 7:
prepare additional documentation.
Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd choice graduate program.

Step 8:
Submit Test results If Required.
Submit results of tests (if required) for your graduate program (examples include GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IETLS). International students: Review English proficiency requirements as you may be required to submit proof of English proficiency.

Step 9:
Enter Recommendation Provider names.
The number of recommendations required varies by program, so be sure to check the admissions requirements. If applying to a second graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.

Step 10:
Complete all acknowledgement questions and electronically sign your application.

Step 11:
Submit your application and pay the non-refundable application fee.
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Contact Information
Office of Graduate Admissions
Ernest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
Email address: gradinfo@purdue.edu
Phone number: 765-494-2600