A new study abroad program for Summer 2026 is here!
Ciao studenti,
The first information session for Engineering Rome 2026 will be held on Tuesday (that’s TOMORROW if you’re reading this on Monday).
What: Information Session for Engineering Rome 2026
When: Tuesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:30 p.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Where: More Hall, Room 110
What: come find out about studying abroad in Rome in late summer 2026
What is Engineering Rome?
Currently, we are recovering from a website hack (probably the Carthaginians), but we’ll be back soon with a flood of information there.
How can I apply for Engineering Rome?
Hang tight. Applications for Early Fall courses (like Engineering Rome) usually go live on the UW Study Abroad site sometime in mid-November. So, if you look for us there, you won’t find us…yet. Applications are due 15 February 2025, and selection is announced by 1 March 2026.
Ciao,
Steve Muench
The Office of Global Affairs has created a new resources for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies or research abroad:
This list is updated regularly as new opportunities become available. Application deadlines change color as they approach, and expired opportunities are automatically removed, so you can be sure that the opportunities on this list are still open!
This study abroad information is most relevant for rising sophomores who are ahead in their requirements, with enough room to take non-engineering courses for at least one quarter. Engineering students often use these experiences to fulfill GenEd requirements, improve a second language, or work towards a minor.
There are several study abroad applications still open for Winter ’26 and Spring ’26. These are non-engineering programs with deadlines around October/November. A good example is CIEE, with a flexible date system allowing students to only be away for one quarter at UW (several countries available at that link).
Of course, any student who plans to study abroad should be in close contact with their adviser to make sure it fits within their academic plan! Feel free to also email Sarah Pauling at spauling@uw.edu to talk through options, look through resources here, or sign up for the CoE abroad mailing list.
There are a few slots remaining for the GCIL-India program. Apply now!
GCIL offers hands-on, project-based learning about Grand Challenges and social innovation in India. Students develop a deeper sense of purpose and see how they can be agents for change, on a topic they care about. GCIL meets the CEE capstone requirement for seniors and the CEE 440 2cr Professional Practice class; remaining credits count as CEE technical electives.
Scholarships available; for many students, the cost of attending GCIL is not more than staying in Seattle.
Details below. Deadline: August 1
GCIL website: Posted there is the syllabus, a two-page teaching philosophy (“Education like you give a damn”), a 2-minute and a 23-minute video on GCIL, and more
The UW study abroad website for GCIL has info and the “apply now” button
Instagram, with pictures from across the 10 weeks of the program
See the world and learn how to solve real-world problems. We are excited to help you create solutions that can make a difference. Apply today!
Students,
The deadline to apply to GCIL-India has been extended, until Tuesday, May 20, at 5:00pm.
GCIL-India is an opportunity to get your hands dirty and to learn by doing. Students develop a deeper sense of purpose and see how they can be agents for change, on a topic they care about. Financial aid is available; for many students, the cost of attending GCIL is no more than staying in Seattle.
Apply now!
Details below.
Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is currently recruiting students for Study Abroad in India in Winter 2026. Please apply!
GCIL-India offers hands-on, project-based learning about Grand Challenges and social innovation. GCIL meets the CEE capstone requirement and the CEE 440 2cr Professional Practice class; remaining credits count as CEE technical electives.
Information:
GCIL includes a 1-credit Autumn-quarter course in Seattle, and a 10-week, 15-credit Winter-quarter course (January – March) in Bangalore, India.
The program cost is approximately $7,000. For many UW students, this is less expensive than if you stay in Seattle. UW Study Abroad offers substantial scholarships. If you have financial aid at UW, it generally applies to study abroad.
GCIL is open to junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students from any discipline. Applications are due May 20th, via the UW Study Abroad website.
Invite your friends to apply too! (A great way to make GCIL even better is to invite other fun, interesting people to join you in applying!)
Students,
Reminder: applications for GCIL-India 2026 are due TODAY.
See the world; learn how to solve real problems for real people.
Additional details are below.
GCIL website: gcil.uw.edu/india. Posted there is the syllabus, a two-page teaching philosophy (“Education like you give a damn”), a 2-minute and a 23-minute video on GCIL, and more.
The UW study abroad website for GCIL has info and the “apply now” button:
https://studyabroad.washington.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11632
Instagram, with pictures from across the 10 weeks of the program:
https://www.instagram.com/uwgcil
Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is currently recruiting students for Study Abroad in India in Winter 2026. Please apply!
GCIL-India offers hands-on, project-based learning about Grand Challenges and social innovation. GCIL meets the CEE capstone requirement and the CEE 440 2cr Professional Practice class; remaining credits count as CEE technical electives.
Information:
GCIL includes a 1-credit Autumn-quarter course in Seattle, and a 10-week, 15-credit Winter-quarter course (January – March) in Bangalore, India. Continue reading
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! Continue reading
Students,
Reminder: applications for GCIL 2026 are due this week, on Thursday, May 15. [Link to apply.]
If you have any questions, there’s an information session today (Monday, May 12) at 12p noon in More Hall room 110.
Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is currently recruiting students for Study Abroad in India in Winter 2026. Please apply!
GCIL-India offers hands-on, project-based learning about Grand Challenges and social innovation. GCIL meets the CEE capstone requirement and the CEE 440 2cr Professional Practice class; remaining credits count as CEE technical electives.
Information:
GCIL includes a 1-credit Autumn-quarter course in Seattle, and a 10-week, 15-credit Winter-quarter course (January – March) in Bangalore, India.
The program cost is approximately $7,000. For many UW students, this is less expensive than if you stay in Seattle. UW Study Abroad offers substantial scholarships. If you have financial aid at UW, it generally applies to study abroad.
GCIL is open to junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students from any discipline. Applications are due soon: May 15, via the UW Study Abroad website. Continue reading
Dear students,
Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is currently recruiting students for Study Abroad in India in Winter 2026. Please apply!
GCIL-India offers hands-on, project-based learning about Grand Challenges and social innovation. GCIL meets the CEE capstone requirement and the CEE 440 2cr Professional Practice class; remaining credits count as CEE technical electives.
Information:
GCIL includes a 1-credit Autumn-quarter course in Seattle, and a 10-week, 15-credit Winter-quarter course (January – March) in Bangalore, India.
The program cost is approximately $7,000. For many UW students, this is less expensive than if you stay in Seattle. UW Study Abroad offers substantial scholarships. If you have financial aid at UW, it generally applies to study abroad.
GCIL is open to junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students from any discipline. Applications are due soon: May 15, via the UW Study Abroad website.
Invite your friends to apply too! (A great way to make GCIL even better is to invite other fun, interesting people to join you in applying!)
Want to learn more?
Start with our website, there’s lots of information there.
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Learn about team projects from 2023 and 2024. Continue reading