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Purdue believes that shared knowledge changes the world.  

As Indiana’s top research university (Washington Monthly, 2025), Purdue believes that shared knowledge changes the world.

That’s why we’re accelerating an innovation-based economy with $1 billion-plus in R&D expenditures for fiscal year 2025 in areas like semiconductors, physical AI, national security and the life sciences.

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Most Innovative University In the U.S. Eight Years Running U.S. News & World Report, 2026
400+
Research Labs
$1B+
in R&D expenditures HERD, FY25
Top 10
Public University in the U.S. 3 Years Running QS World University Rankings, 2026

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What we’re creating sets Indiana apart: a global node for One Health convergence and collaborative research that has never been explored at this scale — until now.

Jeff Simmons

President and CEO, Elanco Animal Health

The decisions we made on this high-impact project with Purdue are going to shape the next generation of our R&D pipeline.

Brad Fruth

Director of innovation, Beck’s Hybrids

The Kiewit Scholars program at Purdue is preparing a new generation to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Tom Shelby (BS building construction management ’81)

Executive vice president, Kiewit President, Kiewit Energy Group

People at Purdue are persistently pursuing solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. We are impacting lives and enhancing our society.

Mung Chiang

President
Purdue University

This is where shared knowledge changes the world. 

University Strategic Initiatives

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Purdue Computes

Emphasizing four key pillars — computing, physical artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum science and engineering — this initiative is driving excellence at scale.

Purdue University in Indianapolis

Our new expansion to Indianapolis is preparing career-ready students for the jobs of tomorrow. Strong industry partnerships accelerate hands-on learning opportunities, internships and co-ops.
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Daniels School of Business

Tech-focused, data-driven, STEM-infused — the Daniels School of Business equips next-gen leaders and visionary founders for an evolving tomorrow.
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One Health

The One Health initiative focuses on solving complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and plant health and delivering real-world impact.

Industry Research Partnerships

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

Partners in Innovation

Purdue and Eli Lilly and Company’s shared mission to improve lives worldwide is advancing the delivery of therapies and empowering discoveries that save lives.

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ROLLS-ROYCE

Safeguarding America’s Future

Purdue and Rolls-Royce are leading the world in aerospace research, partnering to explore transformative technologies that protect and connect people everywhere.

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SK HYNIX INC.

Semiconductor Investment

A $4 billion investment from SK hynix to build an advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI products in the Purdue Research Park is the largest single economic development project in Indiana history.

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WABASH

Powering Clean Energy

A partnership between Purdue and Wabash, the largest trailer manufacturer in the U.S., is accelerating a game changer for sustainability: an energy harvesting trailer.

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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY

Partners in Innovation

Purdue and Eli Lilly and Company’s shared mission to improve lives worldwide is advancing the delivery of therapies and empowering discoveries that save lives.

Learn More

ROLLS-ROYCE

Safeguarding America’s Future

Purdue and Rolls-Royce are leading the world in aerospace research, partnering to explore transformative technologies that protect and connect people everywhere.

Learn More
Group photo of five men, two sitting behind table, three standing behind them

SK HYNIX INC.

Semiconductor Investment

A $4 billion investment from SK hynix to build an advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI products in the Purdue Research Park is the largest single economic development project in Indiana history.

Learn More

WABASH

Powering Clean Energy

A partnership between Purdue and Wabash, the largest trailer manufacturer in the U.S., is accelerating a game changer for sustainability: an energy harvesting trailer.

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As an R1 and AAU member institution, Purdue is empowering world-changing discoveries through our Office of Research. 

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Featured News

Purdue University planetary scientist Briony Horgan is nearing a new phase in her research on Mars as NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance gets closer to exiting Jezero Crater, leading to opportunities to research new areas of the red planet’s terrain.

Purdue scientist expecting new world to reveal itself to Mars rover

December 3, 2024

Alex Psomas, an expert in training artificial intelligence models to aid in human decision-making, works with a nonprofit food bank to help automate and maximize the benefits of donated food.

Computing for contentment: Purdue scientist uses AI to model fairness and maximize the benefits of donated food

November 12, 2024

An Eradivir employee conducts research on the company’s EV25 influenza therapeutic. Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows EV25 acts faster and has a broader window of efficacy than the current standard of care for influenza.

Eradivir’s EV25 therapeutic proven to reduce advanced-stage influenza viral loads faster, more thoroughly in preclinical studies than current therapies

November 19, 2024

Podcast Ep. 121: Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Innovative and Collaborative Boilermaker Research With Karen Plaut

November 14, 2024

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