Area of Study: Engineering & Technology

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Agricultural Systems Management

Power the future of agricultural innovation. Combine agricultural science, business and technology to solve challenges in food, fuel and fiber, and lead high-tech, sustainable operations that keep the world running. Program Summary  In agricultural systems management, learn to lead and...
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Agricultural Engineering

College of Engineering

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Sound for the Performing Arts

Bring performances to life by blending creativity with technology to craft immersive soundscapes. Explore acoustics, mixing and design through hands-on experiences, alongside performers, directors and production teams. Gain the skills to shape how audiences hear and feel every moment. Program...
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Pre-Professional

Prepare for the career you’ve always dreamed of with one of our pre-professional programs. Combine academics, real-world experiences and personalized advising to give you a competitive edge when applying to your future graduate or professional degree program. Program Summary  Pre-professional...
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Industrial (Consumer Product) Design

Create products that improve everyday life through smart, functional design. Blend creativity with technology to develop everything from electronics to furniture. Work with cutting-edge tech, build real prototypes and design for a better future. Program Summary  The industrial design major...
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Artificial Intelligence (Liberal Arts)

Explore how humans and artificial intelligence (AI) interact, what it means to live in a digital society and how fairness plays a role in emerging technology. Shape the future of AI — from ethics to marketing — no coding required....

Exploratory Studies

Not sure what you’re interested in studying? No problem! Explore different programs and interests before transitioning to a major that fits.  Program Summary  Exploratory studies is a program to help students who are undecided on their major discover the program...
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Web Programming and Design

Bring websites and apps to life with the skills to design, build and secure interactive digital experiences. In this major, learn to code across platforms, create user-focused designs and develop tech solutions that power today’s connected world. Program Summary  In...
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Unmanned Aerial Systems

Explore the future of flight with Purdue’s unmanned aerial systems major. Master drone operations, design and policy — gaining hands-on experience in a field transforming industries from agriculture to emergency response and creating thousands of new jobs. Program Summary  Drones...
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Themed Entertainment Design

Turn imagination into experience. Learn to build immersive attractions for parks, museums and more — gaining industry connections and hands-on experience that bring stories to life and launch careers at top destinations worldwide. Program Summary  Design attractions and experiences that...
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Supply Chain & Sales Engineering Technology

Keep business moving in a connected world. In supply chain and sales engineering technology, learn how goods, services and data flow across global systems — building hands-on skills in logistics, strategy and customer success with real-world tools like SAP.  Program...
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Smart Manufacturing Industrial Informatics

Step into the future of manufacturing. Use AI, robotics, data and automation to drive innovation — gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools that connect physical and digital systems in high-tech environments.  Program Summary  In smart manufacturing industrial informatics, learn to...
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Robotics Engineering Technology

Design and build the future of automation. In Purdue’s robotics engineering technology major, combine mechanical, electrical and software skills to create innovative robotic systems — preparing you for high-impact careers in industries from manufacturing to healthcare. Program Summary  Robots are...
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Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Blend mechanics, electronics, and computing to power innovation. In mechatronics engineering technology, design, control and improve the electromechanical systems behind modern industry — gaining hands-on experience with the tech that keeps automation moving. Program Summary  In mechatronics engineering technology, combine...
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Mechanical Engineering Technology

Drive innovation in advanced manufacturing. In Purdue’s mechanical engineering technology major, manage people, processes and machinery — gaining hands-on experience in energy systems, sustainable materials and smart product development that powers industry forward. Program Summary  In mechanical engineering technology, focus...
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Interior Architecture

Design spaces that shape how people live and feel. In Purdue’s interior architecture major, combine design, construction and technology to create environments that promote comfort, safety and beauty — preparing you to make a lasting impact in homes, offices and...
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Industrial Engineering Technology

Make things work better — on every level. In Purdue’s industrial engineering technology major, learn to lead teams, improve systems and manage operations from design to delivery. With hands-on experience in leadership and innovation, you’ll graduate ready to drive real-world...
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Game Development

Turn your passion for games into a powerful career. In Purdue’s game development major, bring virtual worlds to life through programming, animation and storytelling — gaining the technical and creative skills to shape the future of gaming across industries. Program...