If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Smart Mobility in Europe in Germany and Czechia
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 |
Dresden and Munich, Germany, Prague and Brno, Czech Republic, Multiple Countries (Czech Republic, Germany)
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| Course # |
SA 10505
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2024 |
05/14/24 to 05/29/24
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Based on a successful course offering in 2023, Smart Mobility in Europe will cover the latest advances in transportation in four cities in Germany and Czechia with an emphasis on shared mobility, autonomous transportation and electrification. Two weeks in Europe visiting various universities, industries, and experiencing real-world transportation. Students will reflect upon real-world transportation challenges, critically analyze them and experience them across various modes. Course participants will document their findings in a journal that they will submit at the end of the course.
Video testimonials of students who participated in this course can be found here: https://youtu.be/W53D7u2FUpM?si=mxdPp-LWwEhDV8Ie.
**Civil Engineering students will receive the $1,000 Moh Scholarship**
Preliminary Itinerary-Subject to change
May 14- Depart USA
May 15- Arrive in Prague, check-in at hotel, day to rest
May 16- Orientation, Course activities begin, free evening
May 17- Activities in Prague
May 18- Activities in Prague
May 19- Dresden Smart Mobility Tour
May 20- Dresden Smart Mobility Tour; National Holiday - cultural events
May 21- Dresden Smart Mobility Tour
May 22- To Hamburg
May 23- Hamburg Smart Mobility Tour
May 24- Hamburg Smart Mobility Tour
May 25- Free evening
May 26- Arrive in Berlin
May 27- Berlin Smart Mobility Tour
May 28- Berlin Smart Mobility Tour; Farewell dinner
May 29- Depart for the USA
Academic Credit
Earn 3 credits for CE 49700. Students must check with their academic advisor to see how this course can be used in their plan of study.
Eligibility
Open to all Engineering students who have reached at least the sophomore level through seniors. Preference given to Civil Engineering students, but all are encouraged to apply.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
The program fee is estimated $4,000, which includes: Housing, airport pick up and ground transportation in country, all course and cultural activities on the itinerary, breakfast daily, two dinners, Three academic credits, and international health insurance.
Additional expenses: Airfare, meals, Passport, Personal spending money.
**Purdue Moves Scholarship available. Click on the "Financial Resources" tab for more information
**Civil Engineering students will receive the $1,000 Moh Scholarship**
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until 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.
