If you have questions about this program, email the program leader listed below.

Industrial Microbial Biotechnology in 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.

Program Type Departmental
Program Location Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Heidlelberg, Germany
Course # SA 10527
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2024 05/05/24 to 05/19/24

Program Leader

Name Abigail Engelberth
Email aengelbe@purdue.edu
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

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Program Description

This course is designed to provide students with a first-hand look at the role of microbes in the production of various commercial products including enzymes, pharmaceuticals, foods, and commodity chemicals. Germany is a choice location based on its history in food fermentations and expertise in anaerobic digestion of agricultural residues. This course has been offered twice and student feedback was highly positive. 

 

 


Academic Credit

3 credits in ABE 49500.

Pre-requisites:  ABE 202, BCHM 307, or CHE 211

 

 

 

Eligibility

This program is open to Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, and Food Science - or other applicable majors.  Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with the university.  

Please contact Prof. Engelberth if you are unsure if you qualify for this program.  

 

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

Estimated cost is $3,997.   This includes:  All housing, academic credits, ground transportation in Germany, Breakfast daily, Welcome and Farewell Meals, all activities listed on the itinerary, and international health insurance. 

Additional Costs:  Round trip airfare, passport, meals, personal excursions and personal spending money. 

**Purdue Moves Scholarships are available.  Please see the "Financial Resources" tab for information on qualifying and applying. 

 

 

Application Deadline

Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full.  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.