International Students
INTERNATIONAL
Students
The MS-MBA’s renowned reputation attracts students from around the world. When you enroll at Purdue and Indiana universities, you’ll earn degrees respected globally.
In addition to the application criteria outlined in the Guide to Applying, international applications have some additional requirements for admission.
International applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test scores for admission. For minimum score requirements and a list of official English-speaking countries in addition to the U.S., visit the English Proficiency Requirements webpage.
Supplemental materials needed for an application to be considered complete vary from country to country. Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.
APPLICATION MATERIAL INCLUDES:
- A submitted Graduate School application
- Three submitted recommendations (one of which must be your supervisor) written in English
- A resume and a statement of purpose written in English
- Two original copies of transcripts in their original language from every educational institution attended where a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or Ph.D. has been conferred, or credits transferred (see information below for submitting these transcripts).
- Two original copies of transcripts officially translated in English
- A copy of your diploma or diplomas in the original language. Once accepted, you will need to bring your original diploma(s) to the first Indiana and Purdue residencies to be verified by the Graduate Schools
- Original copy of your diploma(s) officially translated into English
- GRE or GMAT scores
- International degree-seeking applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores for Purdue University Graduate School admission. The Graduate School will routinely waive the English Proficiency testing requirements for applicants who have received a baccalaureate degree or graduate or professional degree, within the last 24 months, from a school where English is the primary language of instruction in a country/location where English is the native language. For more information, see English Proficiency Requirements.
Graduate School English Language Criteria
The Graduate School Admissions office recently updated the How to Apply webpage to include more details about English proficiency waivers for applicants who have received a degree from a school where English is the primary language of instruction in a recognized English speaking country.
Submitting Transcripts
An official transcript bears the original signature of the registrar and/or the original seal of the issuing institution. The applicant must also provide two original copies of a list of courses and their grades, if they are not included with an official transcript.
Two copies of transcripts and courses and their English translations should be mailed directly by a registrar to:
Taryn Nance
Purdue University
Krannert Building, Room 754L
403 W. State St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056
