| Program Location | Braunschweig, Germany |
| Sponsor | Purdue |
| Program Type | Exchange |
| Course # | SA 20174 |
| Duration | Spring Semester or 2 Semesters |
| Upcoming Program Dates | |
| Spring 2023 | 04/12/23 to 08/15/23 |
| Page Links | |
| Overview | Purdue Credit |
| Eligibility | Academics |
| Housing | Program Costs |
| Financial Aid | Deadline |
| Returnee Info | Resources |
The Technical University Braunschweig is Germany's oldest institute of technology with a long-standing tradition of providing an outstanding education to students passionate about the physical, natural and social sciences.
TU Braunschweig is located right in the heart of the city. Against the backdrop of its historic city center, you will find everything you’re looking for in a major city.
For more program information, please visit the program website.
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: 4 Sem German
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.
Language of Instruction: German & English
Semester Course Load: 24 ECTS (12 Purdue credit hours)
Participants in this exchange will be able to create a program made of up of project work, research, internship and course work. However, the plans for the academic program must be carefully worked out before departure with the Purdue advisor, the departmental study abroad liaison, the study abroad office and representatives of the TU Braunschweig. Ask your study abroad advisor for further details about this aspect of this program.
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.
Along with the costs outlined below, students participating on exchange programs in Germany should expect to pay a semester contribution toward subsidized services at their host university. These fees range from approximately €75 to €350 per semester and typically include a pass for regional public transportation. See your study abroad advisor for more details.Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2023
| Costs per semester 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 semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| To be paid by the student. | ||
| Program Specific Insurance | $450.00 | |
| Round-trip Airfare | $1,200.00 | |
| Housing | $1,500.00 | |
| Local Transportation | $200.00 | |
| Visa | $150.00 | |
| Books and Supplies | $200.00 | |
| Meals | $1,500.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $0.00 - $2,000.00 | |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) | $175.00 | |
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.
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To insure 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 | |
|---|---|
| Most Fall Semester Programs | Mar 1 |
| Most Spring Semester Programs | Sep 15 |
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.
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.