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Purdue University


Purdue University
City: West Lafayette
Website: www.purdue.edu
Approximate semester dates: Semester 1 (Fall): September-December
Semester 2 (Spring): January-May
Language of instruction: English
Full time load equivalent: 15 credits per semester

Fields of Study Available:

This is not an exclusive list of the disciplines available.  Disciplines listed here can provide a full-time load of study.  All other available courses can be found in the course catalogue. 

**Please note areas of study are subject to change.  Please check the host university website for course availability.**

Humanities & Social Sciences:

Arts (Painting/Drawing)
Anthropology
American Studies
Communication
American Sign Language
Dance
Languages
History
Economics
English
Music History & Theory
Film and Video Studies
Psychology
Philosophy
Child Development & Family Studies
Political Science
Sociology
Theatre

Science & Health Sciences:

Statistics
Physics
Mathematics
Forestry & Natural Resources
Food & Food Science
Biochemistry
Chemistry
 

Technologies:

Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer & I.T.
Computer Sciences

Business:

Agribusiness
 

Course Catalogue

Restricted Fields of Study: - Business is not available
- Architecture is not available
- Postgraduate Study is not available
Approximate living expenses: US$5900 per semester
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Accommodation at Purdue

Health Insurance: UQ Abroad students are eligible for the Purdue Health Insurance Waiver.  Once accepted by purdue, you need to request a Certificate of Currency for UQ's Health and Travel Insurance and a letter from UQ Abroad confirming the policy meets the minimum requirements.  Once you have both of these you will then need to complete the Purdue waiver form.

Information Brochure:
This brochure includes information on housing, living costs, academics, the lifestyle at Purdue and much more!

Watch This:
College Click TV - hear Purdue students talk about their university. Click on the 'search' option and type 'Purdue University'.

Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education program information

FUN FACTS:
- Purdue has more than 600 student organisations to get involved in
- Purdue's marching band has the "World's Largest Drum"
- Who is Purdue Pete? ... He was created in 1940 when the founders of the University Bookstore developed an advertising logo.  He's now the main entertainer and energizer for Purdue Athletics!

Mark Owens (Purdue, Sem 1, 2010) in the news