| Program Location | Wolfenbuettel, Germany |
| Sponsor | Purdue |
| Program Type | Exchange |
| Course # | SA 20171 |
| Duration | Spring Semester |
| Upcoming Program Dates | |
| To Be Announced | |
| Page Links | |
| Overview | Purdue Credit |
| Eligibility | Academics |
| Housing | Program Costs |
| Financial Aid | Deadline |
| Returnee Info | Resources |
University: The Fachhochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbuettel is a university of applied sciences. The Wolfenbuettel campus offers programs in electrical engineering technology, computer science technology, mechanical engineering technology and supply engineering technology.
Location: This university is located in Wolfenbuettel, a city of 51,000 inhabitants approximately fifty miles east of Hannover.
Applicants for this program must have adequate German language skills since all courses are taught in German. Students who have completed at least five semesters of college-level German (or the equivalent) are eligible to apply for this program.
There are no "German as a Second Language" courses offered prior to the spring semester at FH Braunschweig/Wolfenbuettel.
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: 5 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.
Module handbooks for the various faculties can be found here. Be sure to select "Campus Wolfenbuettel."
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Spring 2009
| 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. | ||
| Round-trip Airfare | $1,000.00 | |
| Housing | $1,500.00 | |
| Visa | $100.00 | |
| Books and Supplies | $300.00 | |
| Meals | $1,500.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,500.00 - $5,000.00 | |
| 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 (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 | |
|---|---|
| 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.