Information for International Students
Students come to Purdue’s Department of Agricultural Economics from around the world with approximately 40-50 percent of graduate students coming from outside the United States.
- Purdue International Students & Scholars website
- International Programs at Purdue
- Graduate Student Clubs & Organizations
- AgEcon Graduate Student Organization
- Living at Purdue - Housing and residential life information
Basic Academic Requirements
It is important to recognize that although satisfaction of the basic academic requirements does not guarantee graduate admission; however, failure to satisfy the following requirements may lead to automatic denial of admission.
Master's Degree Program
| Master's Degree Program | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Cumulative GPA | 3.0 or equivalent required |
| Graduate Record Examination (GRE) | Required -- no minimum score set |
| TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers | Minimum total score: 80; section minimums: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14, Reading 18 |
| IELTS for Non-Native English Speakers | Minimum section scores: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Writing 5.5 |
| Deadline for Applications | Fall entry: March 1; Spring entry: August 1 (not accepting applications for spring admission at this time) |
Doctoral Degree Program
| Doctoral Degree Program | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Cumulative GPA | 3.0 or equivalent required |
| Master's Degree Completion | Required, with a grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent |
| Graduate Record Examination (GRE) | Required -- no minimum score set |
| TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers | Minimum total score: 80; section minimums: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14, Reading 18 |
| IELTS for Non-Native English Speakers | Minimum section scores: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Writing 5.5 |
| Deadline for Applications | Fall entry: March 1; Spring entry: August 1 (not accepting applications for spring admission at this time) |