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IE 490 Human Factors and Healthcare Innovation in Singapore and Taiwan
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 |
Taiwan and Singapore, Multiple Countries (Singapore, Taiwan)
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| Course # |
SA 10526
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2026 |
05/10/26 to 05/24/26
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
In just two weeks, you’ll see how engineering and healthcare connect across two of Asia’s most exciting cities: Singapore and Taipei. The program mixes classroom learning with real-world experiences: tour labs at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), team up with local students for a Human-Centered Design workshop, and visit leaders in the field like Advantech’s Smart Hospital Division and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. You’ll also take a day trip to one of the top universities in Taiwan, National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu.
Outside of class, you’ll explore more than just the textbooks: launch lanterns into the night sky in Pingxi, wander the historic lanes of Jiufen, and wrap up with a farewell dinner in Singapore. And yes, you’ll visit Gardens by the Bay, where Singapore’s glowing Supertrees light up the skyline.
Come back with new friends, global experience, and more.
Preliminary itinerary (subject to change due to availability)
May 10- Students depart the USA for Taipei, Taiwan
May 11- Arrive in Taipei, check into hotel, Welcome dinner and orientation
May 12- Campus Tour and introductory class session at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)
May 13-Day at NTUST Ergonomics lab, workshop on Human-Centered Design with NTUST students
May 14-Smart Hospital visit
May 15-National Tsinghua University in Hsinchu
May 16-Cooking class (cultural event) and half day excursion to Tamsui
May 17-Free day
May 18-Jiufen & Pingxi Excursion and sky lantern experience
May 19-Fly to Singapore
May 20-Visit to the National University of Singapore (NUS)
May 21- Guest lecture and hospital tour
May 22- Final project work and student project presentations, Singapore Zoo Night Safari
May 23-Singapore culture day and farewell dinner, visits may include Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Singapore River Cruise
May 24-Students free to leave any time.
Academic Credit
Earn 3 credits for IE 49000. All students must check with their academic advisor to see how this program can be used in your plan of study.
Eligibility
Open to all Engineering students. Prof. Yu will make all acceptance decisions.
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 between $4,500-$4,700. This includes: Hotels, in-country ground transportation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, all cultural and tourist activities on the itinerary, all academic activities on the itinerary, 3 academic credits, flight between Taipei and Singapore, and international health insurance.
Additional costs: Flight, meals not provided, passport and travel documents, personal activities, and personal spending money.
See the Financial Resources tab for information on scholarships and financial aid.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the program reaches capacity. 20 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.
