Master of English at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette

University Rank:#88

International students can study the English at Purdue University at its main campus in West Lafayette , United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

About Master of English

The Purdue Department of English offers a diverse, robust, and challenging program of graduate study. Our degree pathways include MA and PhD tracks in the Literature, Theory, Cultural Studies Program and the Rhetoric and Composition Program, as well as MFAs in fiction or poetry.

Graduate students have multiple opportunities to professionalize through teaching, working with our renowned Writing Lab and Online Writing Lab (OWL), joining the journals hosted by the English Department, and learning from our world-class faculty.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of English at Purdue University

Entry Requirements

Degree Required: Completion of baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration as a graduate student.
Required Academic Transcripts: Transcripts in English from every institution of higher education attended regardless of degree completion.
Required Proof of Degree: Diploma not required unless degree conferral is not listed on transcript.
English Proficiency Requirement: Required. See the English Proficiency Requirements page for further information.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of English at Purdue University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of English at Purdue University

For all applicants:

Create an Application Account to start your application.
Choose up to 3 campuses and/or graduate majors in priority order. Note: Not all graduate programs offer a third-choice option. (List of available third choice graduate majors.)
Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (examples of tests: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).
Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.
Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program.
Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for nondegree or teacher license applicants).

For degree-seeking applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.
Submit a statement of purpose. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, be sure your statement of purpose is all-inclusive, and supports your suitability for all graduate programs listed on your application.
Provide three Letters of Recommendation or the number required by your graduate program. If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, the program with the highest number of required recommendation letters will determine the minimum number of letters to be submitted.

For nondegree applicants:

Provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree (may be a transcript, copy of a diploma or a letter from your college/university verifying the degree).

For graduate certificate/teacher license applicants:

Upload Transcripts for every institution of higher education attended.

CHECK YOUR STATUS

Log in to your Online Application Account.
If applying to a 2nd or 3rd choice graduate program, Check Your Application Status for each graduate program
Contact your Graduate Program directly with any questions.

Master of English at Purdue University

Purdue University

United States of America, West Lafayette