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
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
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
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
|
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per term
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,500.00 |
| Housing |
$1,000.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$100.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$100.00 |
| Meals |
$1,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,000.00 |
| 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
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.
