About the College

The 鶹ƷInstitute, one of the 10 academic colleges of 鶹Ʒ, 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.

Thanks to our generous alumni and engaged industry partners, 鶹Ʒcontinues the important steps of Purdue’s history, preparing our graduates for their successful futures.

Polytechnic History

History and Mission

Although not part of the vernacular at the time, the teaching of technology dates almost as far back as 鶹Ʒ’s founding in 1869, when classes in mechanical arts and sciences emphasized applied learning and engineering principles.

As the knowledge of technology and awareness of its importance grew, so did Purdue’s emphasis on to the curriculum. The University’s names for the department ranged from “Department of Practical Mechanics” in 1879 to “College of Technology” in 2005. Today, grade schoolers learn that the “T” in "STEM” represents “technology,” and 鶹Ʒremains dedicated to designing innovative technologies that solve the world’s grand challenges.

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College Units and Offices

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.

We continue to be successful, thanks to the dozens of people in our business and administration offices who work to ensure a path to success for our students.

Business Office
Office of Academic Excellence and Globalization
Office of Advancement
Office of Assessment and Accreditation
Office of the Dean
Office of Marketing and Communications
Office of Research

Unique Learning Environment

鶹ƷStudentsWe see it every year: First-year Polytechnic students with a passion for high-tech products and concepts, taking their small steps onto the venerable Purdue campus to begin the next exciting chapter in their lives. 

And we see our students transform along the way. 

They turn their enthusiasm for building, making and learning into class projects. They hone the soft skills they never knew they had – such as problem-solving abilities and communication skills – that make them indispensable to employers. 

They develop a deeper understanding of cultural and global perspectives and their impact on business and industry. 

They appreciate an expanded emphasis on the humanities and social sciences because doing so improves their critical thinking, creativity and logic. 

They take pride as they prove their knowledge and maintain a portfolio of their work. 

They get excited when they’re challenged to solve real-world problems for industry-sponsored projects.

Then, in what seems like the blink of an eye, our Polytechnic graduates take their own giant leaps into their futures that include exciting, technology-driven careers as leaders and innovators!

By the Numbers

11

Locations across the state

7,019

West Lafayette and Purdue in Indianapolis Students (Fall 2024)

45,767+

Alumni

Come Say Hello

Purdue Polytechnic   
Knoy Hall of Technology   
401 N. Grant St   
West Lafayette, IN 47907

765-494-4935

techrecruit@purdue.edu

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