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School of Engineering

Nationally ranked programs. ABET accreditation. Student teams in national competitions. PNW Design Studio. Come be a part of something BIG!

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PNW is a phenomenal choice with an outstanding location and great courses. Just be sure to join some clubs to make connections and memories.

Ben Ayon, ‘25, Civil Engineering

Noemi Herrera

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.

Mateo Garcia

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.

Chad Jamrock

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.

Pau Aran

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.

Sara Wenzel

I came into college with barely any knowledge on what computer science truly was and have thrived.

Aneri Patel

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.

Resources

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Change the World

Admissions

Apply today to one of our nationally ranked programs and prepare for your engineering future!

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PNW Design Studio

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.

 

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Meet Engineering

Faculty & Staff

Our talented academics and professionals have the backgrounds to give you a rewarding educational experience.

Announcements

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PNW Ranked Among 2027 Best Midwest Public Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report

Purdue University Northwest once again earned recognition as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Irfan Ahmad Ganie

Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Irfan Ahmad Ganie, assistant professor of Electrical Engineering, to the university’s 2026–27 faculty cohort.

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Northwest Indiana Families Value Higher Education at Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest welcomed 1,653 newly admitted undergraduate students while recording a new record 70.8% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2026-27 academic year.

Important Dates

Oct 12

Fall Break

PNW will observe Fall Break on Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13, 2026. There are no classes, but campus offices are open, with some exceptions.

Oct 26

Spring 2027 Priority Registration Begins

Register for classes during Priority Registration to get the best selection of class days and times!

Nov 13

Last Day to Drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 Course

The last day to drop a Full-Term Fall 2026 Course is Friday, November 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Break – Campuses Closed

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes from Wednesday, November 25, through Saturday, November 28.

Accreditation

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.