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Semiconductors @ Purdue

Purdue University: The Heart of the Silicon Heartland

Semiconductors@Purdue Magazine (PDF)

in Market Demand

#1

Engineering Degrees in the U.S.

of Engineering Degrees

#1 Producer

In the U.S.

For Patents

#7

In the U.S.

Purdue University is uniquely positioned to offer a full range of options for partners interested in semiconductors and microelectronics: research and development, workforce development, and business growth. As a world class university that moves fast and gets things done, Purdue pursues excellence at scale, with the largest engineering college (more than 19,000 engineering students, more than 100,000 Engineering alumni), while being the #1 producer of Engineering degrees in the U.S.

Purdue Leads the Way

Research & Innovation

Purdue's research and innovation programs partner with industry to address manufacturing, advanced packaging, chip design, and secure electronics.

Research Centers

Talent Development

Purdue's workforce programs are guided and supported by industry to address all segments of the semiconductor ecosystem to meet the talent needs of local, regional, and national industry.

Degree Programs

Partnerships with Leading Companies

Purdue has formed strategic partnerships with leading companies, such as GlobalFoundries, TSMC, ASML, Dassault Systémes, and others on research and workforce development.

Industry Partnerships

Global Leadership

Purdue is developing strategic partnerships with countries, companies, and institutions to support a robust global supply chain.

Global Partnerships

In partnership with the semiconductor industry, our nation's universities play a critical role in strengthening U.S. leadership in chip technology. SIA applauds Purdue's exciting and innovative work to advance this effort and looks forward to continuing to work together to promote semiconductor design, manufacturing, research, and talent development in the Midwest and across our country.”

John Neuffer

President and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association