Dear Students,
I just want to mention the upcoming May 15th deadline for several College of Engineering study abroad opportunities for 2026!
Engineering/Public Health India: Grand Challenges Impact Lab (Winter quarter) – This unique, project-based program guides students in addressing Grand Challenges (GCs), the big problems facing humanity: things like food security, clean energy, and poverty. Students work in interdisciplinary teams to understand and address GCs, working closely with local organizations and mentors who are experts on the topic.
Nagoya University Exchange in Nagoya, Japan (Spring+Summer quarters) – Our newest exchange, allowing students to take English-language engineering courses as well as Japanese language/culture courses.
Technical University of Berlin Exchange in Berlin, Germany (Spring+Summer quarters) – TU Berlin is located in Germany’s capital city in the heart of Europe. Students may take English- or German-language engineering courses and may potentially arrange research placement.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Exchange (Winter+Spring quarters) – HKUST is a leading international research university. Students may take English-language engineering courses as well as language, humanities, or social science courses.
Tohoku University Exchange in Sendai, Japan (Spring+Summer quarters) – A university experience that places selected students in English-language research groups, as well as allowing them to take engineering or culture classes. Note that this program is perhaps our most independent, requiring self-motivation to learn about potential research groups before you are admitted!
Often, it’s easier for students to find elective credit in engineering abroad than to find equivalents to core requirements. However, both can be possible at a department’s discretion, and students are encouraged to connect with an adviser as early as possible about their plans. It’s also quite possible to complete general education requirements such as SSc or A&H abroad. A student ahead in their coursework could also consider a non-engineering program, depending on the sequencing of their degree.