Partner School: Purdue University
Cradle of the Astros: Purdue University
History
Purdue University, located in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, is a well-known public research university for its engineering, agriculture, and aerospace. The school is also a founding member of the Big Ten, a sports event in the Great Lakes region of the United States, and a member of the Association of American Universities. Armstrong, the first man on the moon, was an alumnus of the school who graduated in 1955. More than a third of NASA missions to the moon have at least one Purdue alumnus.
The Morrill Federal Land Grant Act of 1862, signed by US President Lincoln in 1862, stipulated that the federal government would allocate land to various places according to the number of representatives of the House of Representatives. The funds after selling these lands could be used for construction of Universities to teach agricultural and mechanical knowledge. In 1865, the state of Indiana received a $150,000 donation from Lafayette-area business leader and philanthropist John Purdue, including a $50,000 grant from Tippecanoe County and assistance from Lafayette. Residents provided 150 acres of land, and in 1869, Purdue University was officially established on this land on the outskirts of Lafayette.
Purdue University officially began teaching on September 16, 1874. The initial Purdue University had only three buildings, six teachers, and 39 students. The first degree was awarded formally in 1875. In childhood, Purdue University admitted its first female student. By 1883, the number of Purdue students had grown to 350. In the early 20th century, Purdue University expanded rapidly in academics, teaching, and equipment and gradually became a well-known university in the United States.
Campuses Surroundings
West Lafayette, where Purdue University is located, is a quiet and unpretentious university town across the Wabash River. It is about 100 miles from Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, and a two-hour drive; it is about 65 miles from the state capital, Indianapolis, the twelfth largest city in the United States, and an hour's drive; Amtrak, the American railroad company, has vital trains passing through here every day to Chicago or Indianapolis. It's Indianapolis.
The centerpiece of Purdue University's campus is Purdue Plaza, surrounded by numerous buildings and initially designed as a passageway to the football field. Its famous building is the Engineering Fountain at the end of the square, donated by the class of 1939, 58 feet in diameter and 30 feet high. It contains 280 lamps and 228 tons of cement. During operation, 588 raw circulating water is sprayed from 36 nozzles per minute. Other famous buildings include Purdue Memorial Hall, Clock Tower, Elliott Hall, etc. At the same time, Purdue University also has the first university airport in the United States.
Purdue University's Academic Reputation
The College of Engineering and the College of Agriculture of Purdue University are well-known in the United States. The number of engineers trained by it ranks first in the United States. In contrast, the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics ranks fourth in the United States (second only to MIT). The School of Engineering remains in the top 10 in the United States. Purdue faculty have produced two Nobel laureates. There are 20 academicians of the American Academy of Engineering, 2 Gordon Prize winners of the American Academy of Engineering, 1 American Technology Award winner, one chairman of the International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEE), and 23 IEEE academicians. Purdue University has developed several innovations, including the world's first all-electronic television, the control and telemetry of robots, and more.
Purdue University enrolls many international students, accounting for about 23% of the total number of students. It is the second largest school in the "Big Ten." The salary level of graduates ranks 133rd in the United States, which is much higher than its ranking. High private universities - such as Syracuse University, Pepperdine University, etc.
QS Global World Ranking# 111
Total Student: 38625
Academic Faculty staff: 3247
Time Higher Education-World University Ranking 2019# 64
US ranking 2019# 43
World Reputation Ranking 2019# 71-80
College of Agriculture was established in 1869.
College of Education was established in 1908.
College of Engineering was established in 1876.
College of Health and Human Science was established in 2010.
College of Liberal Arts was established in 1953.
Krannert School of Management was established in 1962.
College of Pharmacy was established in 1884.
College of Science was established in 1907.
Purdue Polytechnic Institute was established in 1964.
College of Veterinary Medicine was established in 1907.
