Description:

Study abroad is program for students who wish to take courses outside the United States. The study program may be a year long, a semester, summer only, or a part of a semester. The following institutions are a sample of where PSU students may take engineering related courses:

1. University of Melbourne (Australia)
2. University of Leeds (England)
3. Denmark Technical University (Denmark)
4. Universidad Polytechnicia de Valencia (Spain)

To Begin:

For help in you determining the type of program that is right for you, please go to our searchable database to identify the programs that are currently available for the College of Engineering majors. Once you have searched the database, and have a good idea of your options for study abroad, continue to our study abroad checklist.

The College of Engineering has opportunities for students to work abroad as part of their education. Students can choose either to do an international internship or pursue a co-op semester overseas. International internships exist in many countries in Europe and Asia, including Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and China. International co-op semesters can be arranged with an array of employers who have overseas facilities. Work abroad is an exciting way to gain hands-on experience in your field of study while learning about the culture and practices of a new country. To learn more, go to Checklists and select Work Abroad.

At the time of graduation, Students in the College of Engineering can receive a Certificate in International Engineering if they have completed a sequence of courses in a foreign language, worked and/or studied abroad, and completed cultures (IL) courses that fulfill the international cultures requirement at Penn State .

Click here for an overview of the Certificate.
Click here for the registration form.

Students in the College of Engineering can earn a BS in French, German, or Spanish and a BS in a College of Engineering major. 

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For a concurrent major with another language, please consult with an advisor in that language's department.

The following courses are offered in various departments in the College of Engineering . Each course has an international component. This list may change each year, so please check back for updates.

ENGR 301 (IL): International Engineering Seminar
(1 credit)

ED&G 100H: Introduction to Engineering Design
(3 credits, Honors)

EDSGN 497A: Comparative Studies in Engineering Design: Western Europe
(3 credits, Summer only)

ENGR 497B  – INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(1 Credit)

EDSGN 497H: Introduction to Global Engineering Design
(3 credits, Honors)