Summer in INSA Lyon

Program Details

Program Location Lyon, France
Sponsor Purdue
Program Type Direct Enroll
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
To Be Announced
Page Links
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

INSA Lyon is located on the LyonTech-La Doua Campus, 15 minutes from the centre of Lyon. It is a smart, bustling and responsible campus with its halls of residence, canteens, classrooms and sports facilities. The LyonTech-La Doua campus has everything to make life easier. Beside their studies, students have the opportunity to discover many leisure activities as well as Lyon’s exceptional cultural heritage. 

During this 4-week short program, students will learn about perspectives in Engineering and Innovation through innovative and interactive teaching. While planting the seeds of an innovative and sustainable engineering project, students will enjoy hands-on experiments and acquire valuable international experience for their professional futures. Students will get to know French culture and the beautiful city of Lyon, and learn some French.

Location: Lyon has a population of 400,000, but the surrounding suburbs raise the population to approximately 2 million people. It is located in the west of France, about 3 ½ hours north of the Mediterranean and 2 ½ hours south of Paris by train.

Visit the INSA Lyon exchange website here. For more program information, please visit the program website.

Eligibility

While courses at INSA Lyon are offered in English, applicants should have some knowledge of French. Applicants should be in good standing and have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

GPA Requirement: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none


Purdue Credit

Direct Credit available from the following: [Polytechnic Institute]
Specifically from: SATT,CNIT, TLI, SOET,CMT (TECH)

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.


Academic Program

Language of Instruction: English

Summer Course Load: 6 US credits (12 ECTS)

On this this 4-week summer program, students choose between the below academic tracks and also participate in a required French Language Track.

  • Track 1: Connected Devices and Smart Devices
  • Track 2: Management and Innovation in Europe
Specific information on the academic tracks can be found here.

Excursions

The INSA Lyon Summer program offers various activities including a guided tour of Lyon, dinner in a French restaurant, two-day excursions, and a farewell evening. Students also have free weekends to explore/travel.

Housing

Students will reserve shared accommodations through the program.

Estimated Program Costs

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
 
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.
The program fee cost includes: shared accommodation, breakfast, lunch and some dinners from Monday thru Friday, participation and transport for all leisure activities organized by INSA Lyon, and the return trip from the Lyon airport to campus.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2024

Costs per term to be billed by Purdue and the Host University
Program Fee $5,767.00
Purdue International Insurance (per month) $32.00

Approximate additional costs per term
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare $1,300.00
Local Transportation $300.00
Visa $200.00
Books and Supplies $150.00
Meals $2,500.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 - $3,000.00
Travel Documents (passport, photos) $175.00

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.


Application Deadlines

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online 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
Summer Programs Mar 1



Returnees Information

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Resources

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.