Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a regional campus of the Purdue system, based in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. It is known for applied engineering, business, and nursing programs with strong ties to Chicago-area employers. Graduates enter industries within 30 miles of one of the US's largest job markets.
Hammond, Indiana, USA
Top 100
College of Business
College of Education
Engineering Programs
Part of Top 10 US Public University Network
Master of Science in Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.0, TOEFL:71
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:79
Master of Science in Engineering Technology
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.5, TOEFL:80
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jan, Aug
Exam Score
IELTS:6.0, TOEFL:71
ABET-accredited engineering programs — preparing graduates for Indiana and Chicago-area manufacturing and tech employers.
AACSB-accredited business school — a credential held by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.
Nursing program with direct clinical placements — students train at major Northwest Indiana hospitals.
Purdue brand at a regional price — significantly lower tuition than the flagship West Lafayette campus.
Engineering graduates are regularly hired by BP, US Steel, ArcelorMittal, and Chicago-area technology firms.
MBA graduates move into management roles across finance, logistics, and healthcare in the Greater Chicago region.
Nursing graduates achieve an NCLEX pass rate consistently above the Indiana state average.
Computer science graduates enter software development and IT roles, with Chicago's tech sector 30 miles from campus.
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PNW's Hammond campus sits on 320 acres about 25 miles from downtown Chicago. Facilities include modern engineering labs and a student union.
Hammond offers affordable living compared to Chicago. Students access internships, sports events, and cultural venues across the Illinois state line in under an hour.
F-1 Student Visa required
SEVIS I-20 from PNW
Proof of financial support
Valid passport (6+ months)
Health insurance mandatory
DS-160 visa application form
