Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is a public university in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a member of the Purdue University system. It serves as the primary public comprehensive university for northeast Indiana, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across arts and sciences, business, engineering, education, visual and performing arts, and related professional fields. The institution emphasizes accessible regional higher education, applied learning, and community engagement with the Fort Wayne metro area. PFW’s campus history traces to Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), founded in 1964; on July 1, 2018, the campus was realigned and the Purdue-managed institution became Purdue University Fort Wayne. Students benefit from Purdue academic affiliation while studying on a mid-sized urban campus with libraries, laboratories, student housing, athletics, and cultural facilities. PFW competes in NCAA Division I (Horizon League) as the Mastodons and maintains strong ties to local employers and civic partners through internships, research collaborations, and continuing education.