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

Semiconductors in 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 Leuven, Belgium
Course # SA 10524
Duration Spring Break
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Past Dates
Spring Break 2024 03/09/24 to 03/17/24

Program Leader

Name Cristina Farmus
Email cfarmus@purdue.edu
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

Program Description

Purdue is strengthening its collaboration with IMEC (Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre), one of the most prestigious research institutes in the world, with over 5000 semiconductor staff working in Leuven. IMEC will open a satellite office in West Lafayette, Indiana, in partnership with Purdue. This trip will help students understand more about semiconductors, encourage them to take courses to graduate with a semiconductor concentration or certificate, and entice them to work for IMEC in West Lafayette. 

Itinerary

  • March 8, departure in the evening from Chicago,
  • March 9, land in Brussels, transfer to Leuven, free day
  • March 10, free day, explore Leuven
  • March 11-12, learn about semiconductors R&D and applications at imec, Leuven, Belgium; this is the world’s foremost semiconductor R&D center
  • March 12, visit KU Leuven, learn about their university semiconductor courses and talent development programs
  • March 13, learn about semiconductor industry equipment at ASML and university collaborations at Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, Netherlands
  • March 14, learn about semiconductor technology fundamentals at Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
  • March 15, visit Brussels, Belgium
  • March 16, visit Antwerp, Netherlands
  • March 17, return to Chicago

 

For more information, please contact Cristina Farmus at cfarmus@purdue.edu

 

Academic Credit

Earn 1 credit for ENGR 49600. Students must check with their academic advisors to see how this course can be used in their plans of study.

 

Eligibility

  • Open to freshmen, sophomores, Juniors, and seniors in Engineering, Science, PPI, and Business
  • Preference given to students who have taken STARS or Introduction to Semiconductors in 2023, or plan to enroll in these programs in 2024

 

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 $3950.00. This includes round-trip airfare, all housing, breakfast daily, a welcome and farewell dinner,  all ground transportation, all activities and excursions on the itinerary with entrance fees, one academic credit, and international health insurance. 

Additional Costs:  Passport, (Visa if necessary), meals, personal excursions, and personal spending money. 

*There is no obligation just to apply. 

 

Application Deadline

Applications 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.