Technical University Braunschweig- International Summer School

Program Details

Program Location Braunschweig, Germany
Sponsor Purdue
Program Type Exchange
Course # SA 20174
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2025 06/30/25 to 08/08/25
Page Links
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Overview

Technical University Braunschweig- International Summer School

Exploring the city of Braunschweig

TU Braunschweig's Summer School offers intensive German language and culture courses during the summer.  In these courses, students learn German in small groups at four different language levels. Participants will learn about German culture and regional studies while improving their grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary at the language levels A1 to C1.

This program is aimed at students and young professionals from all over the world who want to use the summer break to improve their German.  This experience may be especially beneficial for Purdue students interested in pursuing longer-term study abroad programs in German-speaking regions in the future.

For more program information, please visit the program website.

Eligibility

Technical University Braunschweig- International Summer School

Excursion to the German North Sea coast

The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who 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: [College of Liberal Arts]
Specifically from: SLC (CLA)

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

Purdue students can only participate in the version of this program that lasts 6 weeks and awards 12 German (ECTS) credits, the equivalent of 6 Purdue credits.  Each student confirms the credit they will receive with the appropriate Study Abroad Liaison.

Excursions

A varied social and excursion program includes visits to regional companies and local museums. Students will visit institutes of TU Braunschweig and learn about innovative research projects. Through day trips on the weekends, students will get to know exciting German cities and learn more about German culture. Participants can also enjoy exploring the region independently in their free time.

Housing

The program will support students in finding a host family or a shared flat.

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 visa fee listed below is only necessary for Purdue international students who are citizens of countries required to get entry visas for Germany.  Your study abroad advisor can provide more information about this.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2025

Costs per term to be billed by Purdue
You will pay Purdue Tuition Check Tuition
Program Fee $0.00
Insurance $105.00

Approximate additional costs per term
To be paid by the student.
Round-trip Airfare $1,200.00
Housing $945.00
Local Transportation $100.00
Visa $300.00
Meals $475.00
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $0.00 - $1,500.00
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

Technical University Braunschweig- International Summer School

Daily German lessons

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.


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.