School of Engineering
Nationally ranked programs. ABET accreditation. Student teams in national competitions. PNW Design Studio. Come be a part of something BIG!
Academic Programs
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
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The professors are great! They go out of their way to make sure you’re understanding and learning the material. They’re also available to help you when you need it.
Studying at PNW has been a great experience. I have met so many wonderful people and learned so much. I am happy I made the decision to attend PNW.
The amount of students that tell me that I made a difference in their education is definitely undoubtedly the most rewarding achievement mentally to me as a tutor…
I’ve met a lot of amazing people and have had a lot of great experiences at PNW, and I’m very happy I chose to come here.
I chose to attend PNW for the opportunity to play soccer at the Division II level and because of the course catalog of Computer Science.
I came into college with barely any knowledge on what computer science truly was and have thrived.
Take the opportunities that are given to you. Don’t be afraid of them. There are a lot of opportunities and room for growth at PNW, so embrace it and try new things and see where you fit in the most.
PNW Named Among 2025 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
PNW’s School of Engineering ranked 62 nationally among engineering schools whose highest awarded degrees are bachelor’s or master’s degrees in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings
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Apply today to one of our nationally ranked programs and prepare for your engineering future!
Where ideas flow
The PNW Design Studio is THE place for engineering students to study and collaborate, brainstorm new engineering concepts and build projects for national competitions.
Faculty & Staff
Our talented academics and professionals have the backgrounds to give you a rewarding educational experience.
The PNW Design Studio is THE place for engineering students and Senior Design groups to study and collaborate, give presentations, brainstorm new engineering concepts, and is where our student teams build projects for national competitions.
Senior Design provides engineering students with supervised experience in the process and practice of engineering design. A spring ’21 team converted a truck into an electric vehicle, which is now owned by PNW!
The 2019 Steel Bridge Team advanced to the national finals for the first time in PNW history.
Student competition teams are a great opportunity to get to know fellow engineering students and put your skills to work. The PNW NASA Rover Team designs and builds two rovers each year for competition at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.
One of the PNW rover teams prepares for competition at the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge in 2019. Both PNW teams finished in the top 10.
Announcements
Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.
PNW brings STEM researchers together at SIAM conference
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) fostered enlightening exchanges between mathematics scholars and industry professionals as host of the 2024 Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Great Lakes Section annual academic conference.
PNW NIPSCO Distinguished Professor of Engineering Simulation Chenn Zhou was recently featured as a “trailblazing woman” by the industry for the Association of Iron and Steel Technology (AIST).
Important Dates
Nov 27
Thanksgiving BreakDue to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 27 through Saturday, November 30.
Dec 05
Senior Design Poster SessionCome view the PNW Engineering students showcasing their experience in the process and practice of engineering design!
Dec 06
Senior Design Oral PresentationCome view the PNW Engineering students showcasing their oral presentations!
Dec 07
Fall 2024 Classes EndFall Classes end Saturday, December 7. Next week are final exams! Make sure to study and enjoy your break after!
Accreditation
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.
Purdue University Northwest’s Bachelor of Science program in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Criteria.