International Students - College of Engineering - Purdue University

Graduate Navigators

Purdue Graduate Engineering Navigators (GEN) mentor prospective students from their home country/region, share insights from their own experience and actively help other prospective students.

International Students and Scholars (ISS)

Providing support and services to our international graduate students, ISS is the place to go for any visa-related questions.

Global Ambassadors

Study Abroad Ambassadors perform outreach duties for the Study Abroad Office, including class presentations. They bring great enthusiasm to the task and are always willing to help promote.

Purdue Language and Cultural Exchange (PLaCE)

Take advantage of short courses and other resources to improve language skills and increase your intercultural awareness. These classes fill fast, so sign up early.

Oral English Proficiency Program (OEPP)

The Oral English Proficiency Program provides the Oral English Proficiency Test (OEPT), which you may need to take before you can serve as a teaching assistant.

International Friendship Program

This program connects new international Boilermakers with local community hosts for friendship and support as they transition to living in Greater Lafayette.

Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships

Learn about the international relationships being developed across Purdue’s College of Engineering.