Short Term Engineering Program (STEP) Abroad
Faculty-led (Departmental) STEPs Abroad 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.
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STEP Abroad Programs
Winter Break
India - International Perspectives in Water Sciences and Management - Closed/Program Full
Video for India Winter Program
Spring Break
California - Introduction to Silicon Valley and the Tech Industry - Closed/Program Full
Colombia - EPICS in La Guajira Colombia
Ireland - Chemical Engineering and Industrial Pharmacy in Ireland - Closed/Program Full
Korea - Gaining Global Perspective in Korea from Biotech to KPOP! - Closed/Program Full
Maymester
Colombia - Professional Intercultural and Global Development in Colombia
Europe - Evolution of European Transportation Systems and Supply Chains - Closed/Program Full
France - Introduction to Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition - French Riviera - Closed/Program Full
Germany - Experience German Engineering - Closed/Program Full
Germany - Smart Mobility in Europe - Germany and Czechia - Closed/Program Full
Italy - ME 270 Basic Mechanics in Italy - Closed/Program Full
Japan - Regulatory and Clinical Science for Global Health in Japan - Closed/Program Full
Kenya - Practical Utility Platform - GDT Kenya
Netherlands - Exploring Healthcare Innovations in the Netherlands (VIDEO) - Closed/Program Full
Rwanda - EPICS in Rwanda
Scandinavia - Biomedical Modeling for Global Health in Scandinavia - Closed/Program Full
Singapore - Bioinspired Materials and Structure
Spain - Spain Know-how in the Agri-food Industry (Please contact IPIA at agabroad@purdue.edu for more information.)
Spain - System Dynamics Modeling for Engineers - Pamplona Spain - Closed/Program Full
Summer Research
Kenya - Kenya Engineering Research Abroad
Pre-freshmen Study Abroad
Taiwan - Global Design and Practice for Pre-engineering
Videos from previous Programs:
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