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

Design History - UK, France and Belgium

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 Paris, Belgium, Multiple Countries (Belgium, France, United Kingdom)
Course # SA 10344
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2025 05/23/25 to 06/05/25

Program Leader

Name Laura Bittner
Email bittnerl@purdue.edu
Click here to enroll in this program!
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Program Description

Study the history of design in Western Europe while experiencing interior and exterior structures from ancient to postmodern styles.  Five nights in Paris, Two nights in Brussels, and Five nights in London.


Academic Credit

Students may elect to take one or both courses during the study abroad experience for either 3 or 6 total credits.

  • 3 credits – AD 49000 – Design History – UK, France, Belgium
  • 3 credits – AD 49100 Design Communication

All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.

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 $4800 for hotels, tours, and programming abroad.  Your flights to and from the USA and some meals are an additional cost.

Application Deadline

March 1, 2025



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.