Purdue University's official website. Purdue University (Purdue University), a world-renowned institution of higher learning, a first-class national university in the United States, a long-standing institution of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, a founding member of the Big Ten Conference, the main campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana (West Lafayette). The comprehensive strength of the university ranks among the top in the international arena and enjoys a high academic reputation, ranking among the top ten in the world in mainstream rankings such as U.S. News & World Report, Shanghai Jiaotong University World University Academic Rankings, and QS World University Rankings. Purdue is divided into ten colleges, including the College of Engineering, College of Agriculture, College of Pharmacy, College of Technology, and College of Veterinary Medicine, all of which are among the top ten in the United States.