Direct Credit available from the following: [College of Engineering] [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.

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.

The International Office of the Technical University of Braunschweig will assist program participants to find a room in one of the residence halls. All halls are within walking distance or a short street-car ride of the campus.

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.

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 2025

Applicants for this program may also be interested in scholarships offered by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service).

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

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 (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.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Germany in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Germany in list)

For more information on this program, please contact the Study Abroad Office by phone (765) 494-2383 or email studyabroad@purdue.edu.