University Ranking
More than 150 years old institution, Purdue University has been recognised as a Tier 1 research university. According to U.S. News & World Report rankings, Purdue is the US' 5th most innovative school. QS has ranked it at 109th position globally and 53rd in the US. Whereas, its ranking from Times Higher Education has been going downwards for the last 5 years. In 2017 it was ranked at 70th position, whereas in 2021, THE has placed it at 94th position. However, when we look at the US News & World Report global rankings, Purdue has been consistent between 55-60. In 2021, it has improved two slots and has stood at 114th position globally.
US News gives a lot of emphasis on research, research reputation, and a number of publications have ranked Purdue in the top 100 in the last 3 years. So, these thinking to go for research can vouch for Purdue University. Purdue is known for offering STEM programs and it has been ranked at 38th position by QS in Graduate Employment Ranking. This clearly indicates that Purdue graduates are highly demanded by employers. Whether it comes to graduate employment rate, employer-student connections, or partnerships with employers, QS has given the university a score of more than 80 in all these parameters. Those who want to get into Purdue but still have questions related to admissions can read here.
An upward trending line indicates ranking is improving whereas a downward trending line indicates ranking is declining
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings [1] | 70 | 72 | 79 | 86 | NA |
QS - World University Ranking [2] | 105 | 100 | 111 | 109 | 116 |
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking [3] | 60 | 64 | 88 | 94 | 105 |
US News & World Report - Global Universities [4] | NA | 114 | 114 | 114 | 127 |
US News & World Report - National University Ranking | NA | 56 | 57 | 53 | 49 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)
[1] The Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities takes into account universities that have Fields Medalists, Highly Cited Researchers, Nobel Laureates, papers published to determine top universities in the world.... Read MoreQS
[2] At QS World University Ranking, six simple metrics are taken into account that effectively capture university performances and a list of top-performing universities in the world are derived for a particular year.... Read MoreTHE (Times Higher Education)
[3] Candidates looking for colleges that give importance to Teaching and Research can consider Times Higher Education Ranking Methodology. THE gives higher importance to the academic reputation of a higher education institute.... Read MoreUS News & World Report
[4] As more and more students are studying abroad, focusing on specific aspects of universities has become an important part of students’ research.... Read More
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Course Ranking
Purdue University is best known for its STEM Programs and the main campus at West Lafayette offers more than 200 undergraduate programs and 80 graduate programs. US News & World Report has ranked its master’s in Aerospace Engineering and Supply Chain Management MBA program among the best programs. Purdue has also improved its rankings amongst the business schools in the US. In 2019, it was placed at 78th position in 2019 by Bloomberg Best Business School it has been ranked at 48th in 2020.
Computers Engineering program whether undergraduate or postgraduate has performed extremely well and placed at 12th position by US News (PG) and 31st (PG) by Times Higher Education. Also, its UG Computers Engineering program has been ranked at 10th position by US News. Bloomberg has ranked Purdue among the best 100 business schools in the USA as well. So, it is not only engineering but business programs are highly recognized by prominent ranking providers.
Ranking for Business Courses
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Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Bloomberg - Best Business School USA [5] | 50 | 78 | 48 | 62 | NA |
FT (Financial Times) - GMBA Ranking [6] | 55 | 75 | 85 | NA | NA |
FT (Financial Times) - Master in Finance [6] | 56 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
QS - Accounting & Finance [7] | 51-100 | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 | NA |
QS - Global MBA [8] | 63 | 72 | 88 | 101-110 | NA |
QS - Masters in Business Analytics Rankings | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 |
QS - Masters in Supply Chain Management Rankings | NA | NA | NA | 8 | 9 |
US News & World Report - Graduate Business School [9] | 53 | NA | NA | 80 | 44 |
US News & World Report - MBA Business Analytics [9] | NA | NA | NA | 9 | 9 |
US News & World Report - Supply Chain Management MBA [9] | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
US News & World Report - UG Business | 21 | NA | 22 | 24 | 30 |
Bloomberg
[5] With an experience of more than 3 decades in providing business rankings, Bloomberg Business Week MBA rankings are considered as one of the most trusted ranking providers for business schools and MBA programs.... Read MoreFT (Financial Times)
[6] Candidates who consider compensation as a major factor while deciding a business school should go for Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. It also provides rankings for Masters in Management and Masters in Finance.... Read MoreQS
[7] The QS University Rankings by Subject methodology ranks the quality of subjects in each university taking into considerationfour parameters, Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Research Citations per Paper, and H-index.... Read MoreQS
[8] The QS Global MBA Rankings use six benchmarks that are further divided into multiple indicators to capture university performances for a list of top-performing MBA universities.... Read MoreUS News & World Report
[9] Learn what business leaders think about top business schools. Also, read the ranking methodology of best global universities rankings and best national university rankings by US News.... Read More
Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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QS - Engineering and Technology [10] | 73 | 43 | 32 | 34 | NA |
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | NA |
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Engineering and Technology [11] | 25 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 40 |
US News & World Report - Aerospace Engineering PG | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
US News & World Report - Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools | NA | NA | NA | 27 | 23 |
US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PG | NA | NA | NA | 34 | 33 |
US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PG | NA | NA | NA | 16 | 16 |
US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PG | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PG | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 11 |
US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PG | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
US News & World Report - UG Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engg. | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
US News & World Report - UG Mechanical Engineering | NA | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
QS
[10] The QS University Rankings by Subject methodology ranks the quality of subjects in each university taking into considerationfour parameters, Academic Reputation, Employer Reputation, Research Citations per Paper, and H-index.... Read MoreTHE (Times Higher Education)
[11] Candidates looking for colleges that give importance to Teaching and Research can consider Times Higher Education Ranking Methodology. THE gives higher importance to the academic reputation of a higher education institute.... Read More
Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PG | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
US News & World Report - UG Computer Engineering | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Ranking for Science Courses
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Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings | 76-100 | 51-75 | 44 | 50 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings | 51-75 | 76-100 | 101-150 | 101-150 |
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings | 22 | 37 | 34 | 30 |
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings | 51-100 | 51-100 | 51-100 | 51-100 |
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 | 101-150 |
QS - QS - Mathematics Rankings | 51-100 | 51-100 | 51-100 | 51-100 |
Ranking for Humanities Courses
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Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings | 151-200 | 201-300 | 201-300 | 201-300 |
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking | 32 | 35 | 30 | 29 |
QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings | 51-100 | 51-100 | 51-100 | 51-100 |
QS - QS - Sociology Rankings | NA | 251-300 | NA | 251-300 |
Ranking for Medicine Courses
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Ranked By | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings | 201-300 | 151-200 | 151-200 | 151-200 | NA |
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings | 251-300 | 251-300 | 251-300 | 251-300 | NA |
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Nursing Schools | 82 | NA | NA | 30 | 31 |
Ranking for Law Courses
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Ranked By | 2020 | 2021 |
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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking | 151-200 | 201-300 |
University City | West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
Size of city | Small |
Population of City | 45,872 |
Wikipedia Link | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Lafayette,_Indiana |
Contact Details
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