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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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
PNW students earn recognitions during spring competitions
Several student organizations within the College of Engineering and Sciences participated in regional, national and international competitions in spring 2025, earning awards for their academic talents and collaboration.
Two PNW students named 2025 Purdue Military Family Research Institute Focus Forward Fellows
Two Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students who are veterans have earned the distinguished honor of serving as 2025 Focus Forward Fellows with Purdue West Lafayette’s Military Family Research Institute.
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions
Nine PNW faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
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.