If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles in Heidelberg Germany
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Heidelberg, Germany
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| Course # |
SA 10503
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2026 |
05/10/26 to 05/30/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Join Lecturer Tridib Saha in beautiful Heidelberg Germany for this course on Hybrid and Hybrid Electric vehicles! This course will introduce HEV/EV fundamentals using a systems/overview lens.
- Course includes: (Industry visits subject to change due to availability)
–Seminar – approx. 10 hours of going over EV/HEV related topics on an overview level.
–Learning is anchored by four industry tours (Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Daimler Truck)
–two 1-hour guest talks (company rep and EPA/EU standards), ~2 hours
–A final team presentation on the learnings from this tour ~ 2-4 hours
–Weekly Quizzes (three of them)
–No Midterms or Finals
Students will stay in the StayCity in Heidelberg in shared rooms that have a small kitchen. Breakfast provided daily.
Classes will be held at Schiller University in Heidelberg (classroom space only)
Academic Credit
Students will earn 2 credits for ECE 29595. This program is open to ECE students who have reached at least the sophomore level. Prerequisites Calculus 1 and 2, Physics 172 and 272.
Eligibility
This program is open to ECE students and other majors that are interested in HEV/HV and transoportation (ECE given preference but all are encouraged to apply) Students must have reached at least the sophomore level. Please contact Tridib Saha directly if you are unsure if you qualify for this program.
Prerequisites: Calculus 1 & ll Phys 172 & 272.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Program cost is estimated to be between $4,700 and $4,900 which includes: All housing, all industry visits on the itinerary, all cultural events on the itinerary, welcome and farwell dinners, breakfast daily, local transportation pass, 2 academic credits, and international health insurance.
Additional expenses: Airfare, passport and visa (if required), meals, personal activities and personal spending money.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is filled. 24 spots available.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
