Welcome to Graduate Education

Purdue Engineering’s Graduate Program is proud to rank #4 in U.S., and #4 among the nation's top public universities (U.S. News & World Report). Our graduate students choose from hundreds of study areas across 14 different schools and divisions. Options include professional master’s degrees, thesis or non-thesis technical master’s degrees, and research-intensive Ph.D. degrees. Some degrees may even be completed online.

Purdue Engineering graduate students are mentored by the world’s leading scholars and engage with cutting-edge resources found in only a few places worldwide. Outside the classroom, our graduate students benefit from professional development that prepares them for careers in academia, industry, and at national labs. Purdue Engineering also offers technical communication workshops, support for entrepreneurship, and more.

Learn more about our graduate programs and explore resources by browsing our Prospective Graduate Student or Current Graduate Student webpages. If you are interested in faculty, post-doc, and/or staff resources, please explore our Purdue Engineering Faculty & Staff webpage.

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Graduate Education FAQs

Find answers to common questions about Purdue Engineering graduate education, including where to start, how to explore programs, and where to find events, resources, and support.

Start with Prospective Graduate Students if you are exploring programs or applying. If you are already enrolled, visit Current Graduate Students to find resources, policies, and student support information.

Where to go next: Choose the section that matches your current stage as a prospective or enrolled graduate student.

Purdue Engineering offers graduate programs across multiple schools and disciplines. You can explore degree options, research areas, and program details through the graduate programs pages.

Where to go next: Browse graduate programs to find the area of study that best aligns with your interests.

The Graduate site includes events and news relevant to prospective students, current students, and postdoctoral scholars, including workshops, deadlines, and announcements.

Where to go next: Visit the Events and News pages to stay current on upcoming opportunities and announcements.

Faculty, postdocs, and staff can use the Faculty Resources page for graduate education information related to teaching, advising, and program support. Postdoctoral users may also want to visit Postdoctoral Affairs.

Where to go next: Visit Faculty Resources or Postdoctoral Affairs for more specialized information.

Purdue Engineering provides support beyond academics, including professional development, communication training, entrepreneurship opportunities, and career preparation for industry, academia, and research roles.

Where to go next: Explore student resources and events to find support opportunities and build your graduate experience.

Yes. The Graduate Education page serves as a central entry point for both prospective and current graduate students, with links to the major sections most users need.

Where to go next: Choose the section below based on whether you are exploring Purdue Engineering or are already enrolled.

Funding information for Purdue Engineering graduate students is available through the Funding Information page, which includes details on tuition and fees, assistantships, fellowships, travel grants, and related resources.

Where to go next: Visit the Funding Information page to explore graduate funding resources and common questions.

The Graduate site includes a dedicated Postdoctoral Affairs section with information on opportunities, fellowships, and support resources for postdoctoral scholars.

Where to go next: Visit Postdoctoral Affairs to explore postdoctoral opportunities and related resources.

The Graduate site highlights resources related to student support, events, professional development, and opportunities to connect across Purdue Engineering.

Where to go next: Explore student resources and events to get a better sense of graduate life and available support.

Yes. The Graduate Education page is designed as a main entry point that helps users quickly reach the key areas of the Graduate site, including programs, resources, news, events, and faculty information.

Where to go next: Use the links below to jump directly to the area that best matches what you need.