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

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

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!

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%

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

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

Summer Program in Hangzhou, China ME 306 (or 361) EPD 397 + 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

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

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

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

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 jsv0411@gmail.com

More Opportunities Engineers Without Borders http://www.ewbuw.org/ Projects overseas and in the US IAESTE (international internships) Worldwide placement Local Student Organization http://www.engr.wisc.edu/studentorgs/iaeste International internships Watch ECS postings http://international.wisc.edu/students/internships Go Global! http://go.global.wisc.edu/ Engineering World Health http://www.engr.wisc.edu/studentorgs/ewh/

International Engineering Studies & Programs For More Information International Engineering Studies & Programs Room M1002 ECB Phone: 263-2191 international@engr.wisc.edu http://international.engr.wisc.edu