1. International Opportunities for Engineering Students
Your education can span the globe!

2. Overview Why Study Abroad? Global Opportunities Academic Issues
Financial Matters
Eligibility

3. Why Study Abroad?
Growing demand for internationally experienced engineers
Develop and enhance intercultural skills
Improve foreign language skills
Stand out in the job market
Exciting experiences!

4. Statistics
Most US citizens have never traveled overseas; only 20% have a passport.
Nationwide, approximately 3% of engineering students study abroad
CoE numbers average 15%

5. IESP Programs About 20 programs Semester, year and summer options
Europe
Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain, United Kingdom, Norway
The Pacific
Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea
The Americas
Argentina, Mexico, Puerto Rico

6. Programs taught in English
Australia
Czech Republic
United Kingdom
Denmark
Hungary
Singapore
Hong Kong
Japan
South Korea
New Zealand
Norway
China (summer)

7. Summer Program in Hangzhou, China
ME 306 (or 361)
EPD Mandarin
Approx. dates: late May to late July
Classes taught in English (no foreign language required)
Classes taught by UW professors
Industrial visits and cultural excursions included
Application deadline: early December

8. Academic Issues Maintain your UW student status
Credits transfer, grades: P/F
Make progress toward your degree
Take engineering and non-engr classes overseas
Plan ahead!
Plan overseas courses with advisor
Reserve electives if possible
“Last 30 Credit” rule waived with consent

9. Financial Matters
Tuition exchange (with few exceptions): pay regular UW tuition
$300 program fee
Health insurance is required: $34/month
Federal financial aid applies
Most State and private scholarships also apply
Other scholarship opportunities

10. Eligibility
Must be admitted to any department (EGR students can participate in China program)
3.0 cumulative GPA requirement (2.5: China)
4 semesters of foreign language (if applicable)
Application Deadlines
March 1 (for fall or year)
October 1 (for spring)
Early December (for China)
Applications available
online

11. Certificate in International Engineering
Great resume builder!
Select focus of country/region
16 credits
0-9 credits in language (after 1st eight credits)
6-15 credits in ‘area studies’
1 credit “Current Issues in International Engineering” upon return
Minimum 5 week international study, work or volunteer experience
Complete requirements abroad or
at UW

12. More Opportunities Engineers Without Borders
Projects overseas and in the US
IAESTE (international internships)
Worldwide placement
Local Student Organization
International internships
Watch ECS postings
Go Global!
Engineering World Health

13. International Engineering Studies & Programs
For More Information
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