Short Term Engineering Programs Abroad: STEP-Abroad

Faculty-led (Departmental) STEP-Abroad programs are fast-paced, unique international experiences typically lasting from one to six weeks. Credits earned vary by program, and most will involve a combination of industry visits, lectures, site visits, class work, and visits to tourist destinations. These programs may take place during Spring Break, May/Summer or Winter Break. Students will earn one to six credits depending on program length and academic content. Several programs are open to students of any ENGR major and accept applications from First-Year Engineering (FYE) students. Visit the program's page for full details.

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Purdue Giant Leaps Scholarship Information

Additional Scholarship Information*

National and International Scholarships Office (NISO)

NISO is Purdue University's hub for national and international awards. They coordinate the application, campus evaluation, and nomination processes from helping students learn about the scholarships, fellowships, and grants to submitting nominations to the granting foundations and programs. 

*Read all options under "Additional Funding for International Study"

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STEP-Abroad Programs 

Winter Break


Spring Break

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May/Summer 2026

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Additional Short Term Study Abroad Opportunities:

CEA CAPA-Buenos Aires: Physics for Engineering - Study at  Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA), regarded as one of the best engineering schools in Latin America!

Summer Undergraduate Research in Global Engineering (SURGE)
 

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