Area of Study: Engineering & Technology

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Computer Engineering Technology

Purdue’s computer engineering technology major prepares you to design the systems that power everything from cars to medical devices. Learn how computers interact with the physical world as you build skills in hardware design, programming and electrical systems.  Program Summary ...

Astrophysics

Explore the universe through astrophysics. Learn from world-class researchers, dive into hands-on projects as early as your first year and support future Boilermaker astronauts. Gain skills in physics, coding and data to power your future in space science. Program Summary ...
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History of Science, Technology and Medicine

Explore how discoveries, inventions, and medical breakthroughs have shaped the world. Trace the impact of science and technology on everyday life, global events and cultural change. Connect ideas across history, health and society. Program Summary  In the history of science,...
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Engineering Technology Education 

Inspire future innovators as a STEM educator. In Purdue’s engineering technology education major, learn to teach robotics, automation and design — gaining the skills to make an impact in middle and high school classrooms with support from award-winning faculty mentors. ...
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Nuclear Engineering

Power the future with nuclear engineering! Study how atoms fuel energy, medicine, space exploration and national security. Tackle tomorrow’s biggest challenges — from fusion power to cancer treatment — with cutting-edge nuclear technology. Program Summary  In our ABET-accredited nuclear engineering...
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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Design your own engineering path with Purdue’s multidisciplinary engineering program! Customize your studies across engineering and other fields to match your passions, solve real-world problems and launch a unique career built just for you. Program Summary  Purdue’s multidisciplinary engineering program...
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Motorsports Engineering

Earn your engineering degree in the “Racing Capital of the World!” Dive into aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and motorsports technology from day one in the nation’s only ABET-accredited undergraduate motorsports engineering program. Program Summary  From steam locomotives to supersonic rockets, Boilermakers...
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Mechanical Engineering

From powering cities to exploring space, mechanical engineers shape the world. At Purdue, you’ll dive into 3D printing, robotics, energy, and more — turning big ideas into real solutions across every industry. Program Summary  Mechanical engineering is the broadest of...
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Materials Engineering

Turn raw materials into the amazing things we use every day and invent the new materials of tomorrow. Explore nanotechnology, biomaterials, aerospace and more as you learn to control metals, plastics, ceramics and composites to create better and more sustainable...
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Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies

Shape your own path with interdisciplinary engineering studies! Build a strong engineering foundation while connecting it with fields like medicine, law or business. Customize your plan and prepare for a future where engineering meets endless possibilities. Program Summary  Interdisciplinary engineering...
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Industrial Engineering

Design and improve systems that bring people, machines and information together such as supply chains, healthcare and manufacturing. Use math, science and creativity to solve real-world problems and make systems smarter, faster and more efficient. Program Summary  Industrial engineering is...
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Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Launch your future with a modern take on environmental engineering. Blend sustainability, innovation and systems thinking to solve complex challenges — focusing on resilient designs and the deep connections between people, nature and technology. Program Summary  Take a forward-thinking, systems-based...
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Engineering (First-Year)

Kick off your engineering future with our first-year engineering program — your launchpad to endless possibilities. Explore specialties, build a solid foundation and discover what drives you, from rockets to smart cities, before choosing your degree program in year two....
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Electrical Engineering

Dive into the design and operation of electrical and electronic systems and their components — you can choose from an array of practical degree specializations. Program Summary  Power the future with a degree in electrical engineering. As an electrical engineering...
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Construction Engineering

Design and build the systems that shape our world. Gain hands-on experience in both planning and fieldwork — preparing to lead projects from blueprint to build with skills in design, safety, cost and project management. Program Summary  Our construction engineering...
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Computer Engineering

Become an expert on computer systems and their components, including both hardware and software, through immersive, high-impact research and development. Program Summary  As a computer engineer, you’ll do more than just use computers — you’ll design them. From creating the...
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Civil Engineering

Engineer better communities. From designing skyscrapers and bridges to protecting coastlines, delivering clean water and powering cities with renewable energy, your work shapes the world we live in. Program Summary  As a civil engineer, you don’t just imagine better communities...
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Chemical Engineering

Use innovative ideas to transform raw materials into high-value products and processes. As a chemical engineer, you’ll harness chemistry and chemical properties to solve real-world problems—fueling cleaner energy, better medicine, and smarter manufacturing. Program Summary  Apply the principles of chemistry...