Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering
Our nationally ranked engineering programs offer undergraduate, graduate, and 4+1 degree options that will prepare you for the 21st century.
Academic Programs
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed.
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Being so close to Chicago and having so many opportunities to succeed and thrive after graduating was a huge factor of choosing PNW!
Apart from the academics, you have clubs and organizations where you can interact and make friends. You also have professional opportunities to experience office culture and build personal development.
I believe having smaller class sizes at PNW compared to other big engineering universities really has allowed me to gain more hands-on experience (especially in labs) that I would not have been able to have at other schools.
I currently work as a structural engineer for Burns and McDonnell. PNW prepared me for this work by building my technical background and offering the experiential learning opportunities that got me planning, scheduling, budgeting, designing, constructing, with adherence to codes and standards.
PNW prepared me not only for my doctoral studies but also for my future career in the industry. I developed research skills and improved my ability to solve realistic problems that are faced by engineers and managers in the industry.
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 to one of our nationally ranked programs and prepare for your engineering future.
Faculty and Staff
Our talented professionals can give you a rewarding educational experience.
Students have the opportunity to build projects and collaborate with classmates while competing in national competitions.
Students share the knowledge they've gained at PNW with our Senior Design showcase!
Our programs provide the hands-on skills that will help you thrive in your career.
News
Purdue University Northwest students earn fall 2024 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 2024 fall semester Dean’s List recognizes 1,726 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams
Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.
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).
Upcoming Mechanical and Civil Engineering Events
Feb 24
Summer 2025 Registration BeginsSummer 2025 registration opens on Monday, February 24, for all PNW students. There is no priority registration for summer sessions.
Mar 01
Scholarships DeadlineBe sure to apply for PNW scholarships before the deadline of March 1, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.
Mar 12
Spring 2025 Career ExpoThe Purdue Northwest Spring Career Expo is a career fair for students and alumni who are seeking full-time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Accreditation
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.
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.