Munich University of Applied Sciences - Summer Engineering for Sustainability
Program Details
| Program Location |
Munich, Germany
|
| Sponsor |
Purdue |
| Program Type |
Direct Enroll |
| Course # |
SA 20186
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| To Be Announced |
| Past Dates |
|
Summer 2024 |
07/08/24 to
08/09/24 |
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Overview
Munich
The Munich University of Applied Sciences is the largest university of its kind in Bavaria and the second largest university of applied sciences in Germany. The university offers a unique study experience, characterized by a practical approach to teaching and research and close contacts to business and industry. All professors have a minimum of five years' professional experience in their respective fields and know-how to prepare students for successful careers. The school’s location in a leading European city affords fantastic academic, cultural and professional opportunities for students.
Munich University of Applied Sciences, California Polytechnic State University and the Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship are the institutions behind this very exciting international summer study abroad program that offers a unique and interesting take on the integration of diverse fields as automotive and electrical engineering, management and entrepreneurship.
Munich University of Applied Sciences offers a five-week summer program designed for junior and senior Technology and Engineering students. Participants gain the following skills:
- Completion of 6 credit hours
- Laboratory experiments and simulations
- Field trips to research centers
- German language and culture instruction
- Excursions
For more program information, please visit the
program website.
Eligibility
Hochschule Muenchen
Applicants must be juniors or seniors majoring in Technology or Engineering.
GPA Requirement:
2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Purdue Credit
Direct Credit
available from the following:
[
Polytechnic Institute]
Specifically from:
BCM, ECET, MET, TLI (TECH)
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
Program participants complete an intensive German language and culture course in the first week and continue this instruction part-time during the remaining four weeks of the program.
Students will take two content courses. Three of the courses are offered in the morning and the other three in the afternoon. The MUAS website publishes the schedule each summer.
- Smart Vehicles
- Gas Turbines
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Embedded Systems
- Renewable Energies
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
On successful completion of the program, participants will earn 3 credits of a technical elective and 3 credits of a free elective. Applicants should discuss the transfer of credits from this program with their academic advisor.
Excursions
Excursions to historic sites (Herrenchiemsee, White Rose Memorial, Dachau) will be organized in conjunction with the German language and culture course.
Visits to the BMW factory and the BMW Museum are also included in the program.
Housing
Students choose to live in a youth hostel or shared apartment. Accommodation information will be sent to students once they've been admitted to the program.
Breakfast is included in all housing assignments, lunch is available at the university cafeterias, and dinner can be taken at nearby restaurants or prepared in the residence kitchens.
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. The program fee listed below includes tuition, excursions and internet access at the university.
Housing costs will need to paid directly to the hostel or apartment manager.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are
for: Summer 2018
|
Costs per term to be billed by Purdue
and the Host University
|
| Program Fee |
$2,000.00
|
| Study Abroad Fee |
$609.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) |
$32.00 |
|
Approximate additional costs per term
|
| To be paid by the student.
|
| Round-trip Airfare |
$1,500.00 |
| Housing |
$1,200.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$100.00 |
| Meals |
$600.00 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$0.00 -
$1,000.00 |
| 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
|
|
Feb 1 |
Returnees Information
BMW Munich
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.
