College of Technology
PNW’s College of Technology partners with business, industry and government to give students opportunities to solve real-world problems, leading to internships and jobs.
Kickstart Your Career
Our rigorous programs bring real-world experience to the classroom, building the knowledge you need to succeed. COT undergraduates reported a 98% placement rate in the 2024-25 Next Step Survey.
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Every class project feels like a step closer to the career I’m aiming for. Those moments where theory becomes something you can actually hold or measure hit differently. It makes the work feel real and the future feel closer.
PNW is a great community to grow with. The campus is small enough for personal attention in classes and large enough to have a variety of events.
I honestly appreciate the professors who facilitate our classes, as they are sincere and more than happy to help their students every step of the way with assignments and projects.
Beyond the level of interest it provides, I like my major because my classes have a student-to-teacher ratio that allows me to not be afraid to walk up to my professors and ask questions.
PNW is a great place to explore your interests, especially if you’re not completely sure what you want to do yet. The faculty and staff are supportive and help guide you toward what fits best. Plus, once you find your path, there are plenty of hands-on learning experiences, like site visits and clubs, that make your time here even more valuable and rewarding.
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Specialty scholarships, student organizations, collegiate competitions and internship opportunities – see how the College of Technology can help you succeed.
National Center
The National Security Agency (NSA) and Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) granted the National Center for Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense Education designation to PNW.
Meet College of Technology
See how our accredited programs and discipline-specific skills acquisition help graduates thrive.
By partnering with regional industry, the technology laboratories are maintained at state-of-the-art levels. The college has invested more than $300,000 in facility enhancements to its laboratories.
The Engineering Technology department has incorporated knowledge covering the mechanics, electronics and computer control needed to design and operate robotic devices into their courses.
Faculty and students work to provide solutions to specific industry problems while providing students with experiential learning opportunities.
Industry supported lab environments are equipped with articulated robotic arms, mobile robot-bases and machine vision systems. From autonomous vehicles to sensor-driven manufacturing systems, robotic innovations are at the forefront of technology advances today.
Signature programs include Cybersecurity, Mechatronics Engineering Technology (first of its kind) and Computer Information Technology (nationally recognized in information assurance and cyber defense).
News and Announcements
Nine Purdue University Northwest cybersecurity students were sworn in as interns for the 2026-27 academic year to serve with the Lake County High Tech Crime Unit.
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.
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.
