- Is financial aid available to international students?
- As an international student, am I required to take the TOEFL exam?
- How soon will I hear about my application status?
- Do you offer a Ph.D. in Economics?
- How do I pay the application fee?
- I only have one set of transcripts from my native country. Do I have to submit originals?
- How long will it take to obtain a M.S. or a Ph.D. degree?
- Can I apply off-line?
- What are the deadlines for applying for an international student?
- 1. Is financial aid available to international students?
Most students are admitted with offers of financial support, either in the form of an assistantship or, for highly qualified individuals, fellowships. A list of additional sources of funding is provided by the Graduate School. Financial aid, in the form of government-backed loans and/or grants, is not available to international students.
- 2. As an international student, am I required to take the TOEFL exam?
The TOEFL exam is a required part of the admissions process for international students whose first language is not English. Purdue requires a 550 minimum score on the paper-based test, a 213 minimum score on the computer-based test, or a 77 minimum score on the new iBT test. Most successful applicants to the School of Pharmacy Graduate Programs have TOEFL scores in excess of 600.
- 3. How soon will I hear about my application status?
Different schools and departments have different timelines for responding to applicants. While we make every effort to ensure that our applicants receive a response in a timely manner, some departments do not make admissions decisions until they know the amount of financial support that they will have available, which is typically after February 1.
- 4. Do you offer a Ph.D. in Economics?
We offer a Ph.D. degree in Pharmacy Administration with a concentration in Pharmaceutical Economics. This degree program is not associated with Purdue's School of Management. This program is not intended for those who seek a Ph.D. in Economics. The School of Pharmacy does not offer a Ph.D. in Economics.
- 5. How do I pay the application fee?
You must pay your nonrefundable application fee online with your credit card. Visa and MasterCard cards are accepted and processed using a secured online payment system. Your application will not be processed until your application fee has been paid. Our application fee is $55 (U.S. dollars). Purdue DOES NOT accept check or money order payments for the application fee.
- 6. I only have one set of transcripts from my native country. Do I have to submit originals?
Yes, the Purdue University Graduate School requires original, official transcripts; photocopies and notarized copies are not acceptable. Students may request the originals be returned to them after graduation by submitting a written request to the graduate school. If the transcript does not show that the degree has been awarded, then you must provide official copies of your diploma, both in the original language and an official English translation.
- 7. How long will it take to obtain a M.S. or a Ph.D. degree?
The normal length of time to obtain a Ph.D. degree is five years. This varies among students and departments. For departments that offer a M.S. degree prior to the Ph.D., the length of time to both degrees is approximately five years.
- 8. Can I apply off-line?
No, an electronic application is the only way to apply. However, before completing that application, make sure that you meet the minimum application criteria for the department to which you are applying.
- 10. What are the deadlines for applying for an international student?
A completed application must be received six weeks before these dates:
| Summer* | March 15 | May 1 |
| Fall | May 15 | July 15 |
| Spring* | October 15 | December 1 |
*The department of MCMP only admits students in the Fall.
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