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 2024 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest earned recognitions for several undergraduate programs and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 annual Best Colleges rankings.
PNW’s School of Engineering ranked 58 nationally among engineering schools whose highest awarded degrees are bachelor’s or master’s.
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Admissions
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
Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report
PNW was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings, while also being recognized for student social mobility.
Recapping summer 2024 at Purdue University Northwest
During summer 2024, Purdue University Northwest engaged its neighboring communities with impactful programming that celebrated and uplifted cultures, educated young children with hands-on activities and provided important school resources for families.
Industrious: Why Trailblazer Chenn Zhou Isn’t Worried About AI Disruption in Steel Manufacturing
Chenn Zhou, Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) founding director and NIPSCO Distinguished Professor of Engineering Simulation at PNW, recently sat down for a Q&A interview with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.
Important Dates
Oct 23
Fall 2024 Career ExpoA career fair for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Oct 28
Spring 2025 Priority Registration BeginsPriority Registration for Spring 2025 begins October 28. Register promptly for the best selection of course days and times.
Nov 08
Last Day to Drop a Fall 2024 ClassLast day to drop Fall 2024 classes ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8.
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.