IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each section
About this programme
Four-year BS in the largest mechanical engineering programme in the USA: students start in First-Year Engineering, then study design and manufacturing, dynamics and vibration, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, controls and thermodynamics with ME and technical selectives.
Course details verified 17 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
Intakes & deadlines
Autumn
Apply by 15 Jan 2027Open
Entry requirements
English
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each section
Prerequisites
Strong Class XII results with mathematics through pre-calculus or calculus plus physics and chemistry; entry is via Purdue's First-Year Engineering programme before transition into Mechanical Engineering.
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Typical graduate salary — Engineering (general), USA
USD68,740–USD161,240/yr
· ≈ ₹66.3 L–₹1.55 Cr/yr
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what you will earn. What you actually earn depends on the role, employer, city and your visa.
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Tuition is USD36,154/yr. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is August, with applications due by 15 Jan 2027.
Strong Class XII results with mathematics through pre-calculus or calculus plus physics and chemistry; entry is via Purdue's First-Year Engineering programme before transition into Mechanical Engineering. English: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each section.
The programme runs about 48 months full-time.
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