Study Abroad Programs for Engineering Students Featured Semester Programs BRAZIL UNITED KINGDOM FIPSE Engineering Program Swansea University: Semester in Wales Students can earn an NCSU International Certificate in Engi- Swansea offers English-taught courses in the School of Engi- neering while studying in the Faculty of Engineering at one neering with concentrations in the following departments: of three Brazilian universities. Completing coursework in Por- aerospace, chemical/biological, civil, electrical/electronic, tuguese, students travel to Brazil for a two month language information, communication/computer technology, materi- immersion program prior to the start of the classes. Addi- als, mechanical, medical, nanotechnology, and product de- tional financial support is available. sign engineering. Students can participate in a fall 3 credit internship prior to the start of the semester. MEXICO Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) AUSTRALIA ITESM offers English and Spanish-taught courses in the Fac- University of Wollongong ulty of Engineering. Students can participate in research pro- One of the best engineering schools in Australia, Wollon- jects, community service learning programs, and engineering gong offers academic coursework in the following engineer- internship placements. ITESM also offers certificates in manu- ing departments: civil, computer, electrical, environmental, facturing systems, construction systems, software engineer- materials, mechanical, mining, and telecommunications. ing and international business. Monash University

With an international reputation in teaching and research, SWEDEN Monash has academic departments in the following engi- Lund University neering areas: biological, chemical, civil, electrical/computer Lund offers English-taught courses in one of the leading en- systems, materials, and mechanical/aerospace. gineering universities in Europe. Students can take courses in the following departments: chemical, electrical, food tech- HONG KONG nology, industrial, mechanical, computer, construction, de- Hong Kong Polytechnic University sign sciences, environmental building, electrical information, HKPU offers English-taught courses in these areas of the Fac- and immune technology. Lund is home to Sweden’s largest ulty of Engineering: computing, electrical, electronic/ science park, one of the world’s top locations for biomedical information, industrial/systems, mechanical, building ser- and science innovation. vice, civil/structural, land surveying/geo-informatics engi- neering. HKPU also has engineering-based research centers. University of Technology (TKK) Featured Summer Programs TKK offers English-taught courses in the following colleges: Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Faculty of Chemistry Nanjing Civil Engineering (China) and Materials Science, Faculty of Electronics, Communica- Conducting classes in English at Southeast University, stu- tions, and Automation, and Faculty of Information and Natu- dents fulfill 6 credit hours of CCEE degree requirements. Day ral Sciences. Located in Helsinki, the headquarters to , trips, overnights, and cultural excursions are part of the pro- Kone, and Oil, the university has several research cen- gram. An optional trip to Beijing is offered at the culmination ters and students have the opportunity to conduct inde- of the program. pendent research. Summer in Segovia (Spain) Students earn 6 credit hours of coursework in Spanish, fulfill- SOUTH AFRICA ing the Humanities/Social Sciences requirement for the Col- University of Cape Town lege of Engineering. Students also visit the famous aque- Cape Town offers English-taught courses in the Faculty of duct, textile factories and other places to experience tech- Engineering and the Built Environment. Students can com- nology past and present. plete coursework in the following departments: Architecture/ planning/geomatics, civil engineering, construction econom- Summer in Hangzhou (China) ics and management, chemical engineering, electrical engi- Students live on Zhejiang University campus and earn 6 neering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. credit hours in general education or engineering classes Students also have the opportunity to volunteer in local taught by NCSU faculty. Planned excursions and cultural township communities in need. activities with Chinese students are part of the program.

*** While these are featured programs for the College of Engineering, students are not limited to these opportunities. Please visit our website, http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu, for all available programs. Engineering Study Abroad Engineering a Better Tomorrow

Australia “ It is an experience that I will never forget and was one of the best times of my life. ” - Justin Lee, Semester in Wales Hong Kong Aerospace Engineering

South Africa Why should engineering majors Study Abroad? • Distinguish yourself and your resume with a global experience. Brazil • Immerse yourself in a new culture & gain exposure diverse viewpoints. • Take GEP major and minor courses toward your engineering degree.

• Enhance problem solving techniques and cross-cultural competence. United Kingdom • Expand your academic and personal horizons . • Graduate on time. Finland Can I afford it? Sweden • Yes! On most semester programs students pay NCSU tuition & fees. • Financial aid and scholarships travel with you. • The Study Abroad Office awards over $150,000 in scholarships annually. Mexico • The College of Engineering offers scholarships to study abroad.

How do I get started? • First, see the featured programs on the back of this page and visit the Study Abroad Office website to investigate your options. • Next, contact the Study Abroad Office to schedule a General Advising Session.

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