University of Stuttgart- SUPER Summer Research Program

This program is open to science and engineering majors who will have completed at least four semesters of university study by the start of the program. 

Interested students must consult with a representative of their home schools or departments about their research plans before confirming participation in this program.

• School of Mechanical Engineering students should contact Holly Englert, Associate Director of Advising, at hengler@purdue.edu.
• College of Science students should contact the appropriate Study Abroad Liaison in the Department of Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
  
  

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

No knowledge of German is required; the working language of the program is English.

The program consists of the following:

• full-time research internships in engineering and science laboratories
• organized welcome and leisure activities

Typically participants will earn a total of 6 credits. Each student confirms the credit they will receive with the study abroad liaison in their school or department.

NOTE:  Final selection will be made by the University of Stuttgart faculty who is the Primary Investigator (PI) of the project.  If you are applying to this program, make sure you put together an impressive application as you will be competing for the highly coveted spots with students from Stuttgart's other exchange partners.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2018

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

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.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
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• Department of State Consular Information
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• CDC Travel Information (You must find Germany in list)