| Overview |
The Department of Materials at Imperial College London is the oldest department of its kind in the UK, established in 1851. Its purpose is to deliver world-leading research and education in all areas of Engineering. Open exclusively to Purdue Materials Science Engineering students, Imperial College provides a supportive academic environment that promotes growth and creativity in its students. The College prides itself on providing first-class training to students and assisting in the development of their students becoming more independent individuals in order to realize their full academic potential. London, England is home to over 300,000 students in higher education. There are countless museums, festivals, and attractions; Purdue students should feel comfortable studying in London.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
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| Eligibility |
Open to Purdue undergraduate students in the School of Materials Engineering only. Eligible students must have completed at least three semesters of university study by start of program.
GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: 0 Sem
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| Purdue Credit |
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[College of Engineering]
Specifically from: MSE (ENGR)
If students complete courses while abroad from Purdue colleges that have not approved the program, they might be able to earn transfer credit for those courses. Students interested in pursuing transfer credit should discuss this with both their academic advisor and their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
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| Academic Program |
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Language of Instruction: English Semester Course Load: 24 ECTS (12 Purdue credit hours)
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| Housing |
Students have university and independent housing options available.
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| Estimated Program Costs |
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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: Spring 2017
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Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue
and the Host University
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| Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Study Abroad Fee | $914.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) | $32.00 |
| Approximate additional costs per semester |
| To be paid by the student. |
| Round-trip Airfare | $1,200.00 |
| Housing | $5,000.00 |
| Local Transportation | $850.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $250.00 |
| Meals | $2,500.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$1,500.00 -$3,000.00 |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) | $175.00 |
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| 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.
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| Application Deadlines |
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For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents 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 on-line application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
| Program Application Deadline |
| Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
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| Returnees Information |
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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.
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| Resources |
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The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.
For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.
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