About Purdue Global
Purdue's online university for working adults.
University Mission
Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals.
This Is Where Comebacks Begin
Purdue Global is where driven adults who strive for more, find more. More recognition, more support, and more opportunity. It’s built specifically for working adults who want a degree they’re proud of and employers respect, who need the flexibility to fit learning into their busy lives — 100% online. Purdue Global isn’t just about going back to school; it’s about coming back bigger, stronger, and more prepared than ever.
Backed by the Power of Purdue
With a 150-year legacy of making educational opportunities accessible, Purdue University is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative public universities, and has achieved the following accolades:
Most Innovative Company in the World
Alongside OpenAI, NASA, and Microsoft
Fast Company, 2023
Best Value
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022
A Brand That Matters
Fast Company, 2024
See Notes and Conditions below for important information about these rankings.
Three-Week No-Cost Trial
Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Experience a Purdue Global undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week period. There's no financial obligation and no cost to apply.
That's the Purdue Global Commitment.
Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See notes and conditions below.
Amber / Purdue Global '21
Dan / MS Cybersecurity Management ‘25
“When you have a degree backed by Purdue, it’s a stamp of approval for a lot of people.”
Ashleigh / BS Health Care Administration ’23
“A lot of times, people try to base their journeys off what other people are doing. But that’s not my story.”
LaQuinta / BS Human Services '20 and MS Human Services '22
“I had never experienced anything like the support I felt from Purdue Global — ever. Faculty and staff walked alongside me. Their presence was a lifeline.”
Giving You the Credit You Deserve
We understand that working adults approach learning differently than traditional college students. You’ve spent years working hard and building knowledge, and we value your experience. It’s time to get credit for the life you’ve lived and all you’ve already learned.
Purdue Global offers many opportunities to earn college credit. Our Advisors work closely with you to understand your unique needs and goals. They also evaluate your academic, professional, or military experience to help you transfer and earn as many credits as possible. Together, we’ll determine the fastest, most affordable path to your degree and career.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Exceptional Student Support Services
We work with students just like you every day who are juggling work and family responsibilities while pursuing their education. By looking at every student individually, we ensure you’ll never be alone on your educational journey. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are here with you every step of the way to help you achieve your goals, providing one-on-one mentoring and personal assistance on everything from coursework to career searches.
Our full range of student support services include:
- Individual educational advising
- Hands-on learning through our interactive online classroom
- No-cost tutoring in math, science, and writing
- An official competency report that lets you show employers your work-related skills and readiness to contribute on day one
- Comprehensive career counseling services before and after graduation, including career planning, job searching, networking, and more
This is an education that doesn’t require you to choose between a highly respected university and one that gives you the freedom you need as a working adult. With Purdue Global, you can have it all — a degree that's trusted, an education that's proven, an opportunity that's real.