CPE Lyon
Program Details
Program Location |
Lyon, France
|
Sponsor |
Purdue |
Program Type |
Exchange |
Course # |
SA 20151
|
Duration |
Semester or 2 Semesters
|
Upcoming Program Dates |
To Be Announced |
Past Dates |
Fall 2022 |
08/22/22 to
01/27/23 |
2022-23 Academic Year |
08/22/22 to
06/17/23 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Live and learn in Lyon and take advantage of these great opportunities:
- CPE Lyon is one of 250 Grandes Écoles, which are French institutions of higher education specializing in one or two fields
- CPE Lyon offers programs in chemistry, chemical engineering, electronics and computer science only
- CPE Lyon has a selective and small student body, approximately 700 full-time students
Location: Lyon is a metropolitan city founded in 43 BC. The city itself has a population of 400,000, but the surrounding suburbs raise the population to approximately 2 million people. It is located in the west of France, about 3 ½ hours north of the Mediterranean and 2 ½ hours south of Paris by train.
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
This program is open to students in chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering and physics only. While there are many courses at CPE Lyon offered in English, applicants should have some knowledge of French. Applicants should be in good standing and 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: 6 Sem French
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
College of Engineering] [
College of Science]
Specifically from:
CHE, ECE (ENG), CHM, PHYS (SCI)
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: French & English
Semester Course Load: Minimum 30 ECTS credits
Information on chemical engineering-related courses
CPE Lyon offers an intensive French course just prior to the beginning of the fall semester. The College of Liberal Arts will grant academic credit for language courses completed at CPE Lyon. The amount and nature of this credit will be determined by the study abroad liaison for CLA.
Housing
CPE Lyon does not own residence halls but the international student office assists exchange students with reserving accommodations.
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: Fall 2022
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 |
$1,300.00 |
Housing |
$2,000.00 |
Local Transportation |
$300.00 |
Visa |
$200.00 |
Books and Supplies |
$150.00 |
Meals |
$2,500.00 |
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$3,000.00 |
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
|
Most Fall Semester Programs |
Mar 1 |
Most Spring Semester Programs |
Sep 15 |
Returnees Information
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.