Purdue University Global is an online, public, non-profit university under the respected Purdue University system, formed in 2018 by acquiring Kaplan University, designed for working adults needing flexible, personalized education for career advancement, offering online degrees, competency-based learning (ExcelTrack), and strong support for military students. It’s regionally accredited by the HLC, provides various programs (Business, IT, Healthcare), accepts rolling admissions with open access, and emphasizes real-world skills for career goals.