University of Magdeburg
Program Details
| Program Location |
Magdeburg, Germany
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Exchange |
| Course # |
SA 20183
|
| Duration |
Spring Semester or
2 Semesters
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Spring 2025 |
04/01/25 to 08/15/25
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg was established in 1993 by the unification of three universities located in the city. Currently the university offers degrees in nine faculties and student enrollment is approximately 13,000.
Purdue students who have a working knowledge of German (completed at least 4 semesters of college-level German) will have a much easier time adjusting to university life in Magdeburg than students who have less or even no experience with the language. However, those with no German are not prohibited from participating in the program. It's advisable to make an appointment with a study abroad advisor before applying to this program.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Magdeburg Art Museum in former abbey
This exchange has been established primarily for Purdue students of Chemical Engineering. Interested students should discuss their plans with the head advisor in the School of Chemical Engineering. If other engineering majors are interested, they should send an email inquiry to studyabroad@purdue.edu.
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:
3.00 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
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.
Academic Program
Language of Instruction: English & German
Semester Course Load: 24 ECTS (12 Purdue credit hours)
Intensive language courses are available for the months of September for academic year students and March for spring semester students.
Housing
Students admitted to the University of Magdeburg are eligible to apply for housing in residences owned and operated by the Association for Student Affairs (Studentenwerk Magdeburg). Applications for accommodation should be submitted as soon as possible because the residences fill up quickly.
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.
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 |
$2,500.00 |
| Local Transportation |
$300.00 |
| Visa |
$150.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$300.00 |
| Meals |
$2,000.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$2,000.00 |
| 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
|
| Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
Hundertwasser House Magdeburg
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.
