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

IE 490 Human Factors and Healthcare Innovation in Singapore and Taiwan

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 Taiwan and Singapore, Multiple Countries (Singapore, Taiwan)
Course # SA 10526
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2026 05/10/26 to 05/24/26

Program Leader

Name Denny Yu
Email dennyyu@purdue.edu
Click here to enroll in this program!
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Program Description

In just two weeks, you’ll see how engineering and healthcare connect across two of Asia’s most exciting cities: Singapore and Taipei. The program mixes classroom learning with real-world experiences: tour labs at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), team up with local students for a Human-Centered Design workshop, and visit leaders in the field like Advantech’s Smart Hospital Division and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. You’ll also take a day trip to one of the top universities in Taiwan, National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu.

Outside of class, you’ll explore more than just the textbooks: launch lanterns into the night sky in Pingxi, wander the historic lanes of Jiufen, and wrap up with a farewell dinner in Singapore. And yes, you’ll visit Gardens by the Bay, where Singapore’s glowing Supertrees light up the skyline.

Come back with new friends, global experience, and more.


Academic Credit

Earn 3 credits for IE 49000.  All students must check with their academic advisor to see how this program can be used in your plan of study. 

Eligibility

Open to all Engineering students.  

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

Program cost TBD.  Itinerary is still under development. 

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the 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.