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2025-2026 University Catalog

Polytechnic Institute


Overview

The Purdue Polytechnic Institute, one of the 10 academic colleges of Purdue University, provides a unique array of high-demand technology disciplines for bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees available on Purdue’s flagship campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, and at other locations throughout the state.

The Polytechnic’s faculty and staff encourage innovation, collaboration and creativity among diverse interdisciplinary groups in the persistent pursuit of big ideas and novel approaches.

Website: Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Undergraduate Degree

The Polytechnic consists of six academic departments and is proud to be the college for Purdue’s Division of Military Science and Technology and its three Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs on campus.

Program Information for Undergraduate: Undergraduate Programs   
Polytechnic Institute Statewide Programs: Polytechnic Statewide Programs   

Graduate Degree

Graduate study options are available within all Purdue Polytechnic Institute disciplines. The college also provides a Ph.D. degree that allows students to focus in any of our academic departments.
Graduates become leaders in business and industry and many pursue entrepreneurial and consulting opportunities. Graduate alumni are employed by some of the top Fortune 500 companies, including Arthur Andersen, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Delco Electronics, Symbol Technologies, Eli Lilly, and Northern Telecom.
Program Information for Graduate: Graduate Programs