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Civil and Environmental Engineering Abroad

Department Contact: Dr. Lindy Cranwell, lindycra@vt.edu

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Virginia Tech Faculty-Led Programs

Bridges, Builders, and Society

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Location: The United Kingdom (Bangor, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Plymouth) in 2024.

Language of Instruction: English

Program Term: Spring 2025 + May 2025 travel (More information will be available in summer 2024)

Description: Students explore historical development of bridge systems, recognize the social impact of bridges on communities, and appreciate the aesthetic value of well-designed bridges. Following a spring course, students travel to study design and impact of bridges on communities where the bridges exist.

CEE Steger Center Semester Abroad

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Location: Steger Center, Riva, Switzerland

Language of Instruction: English

Program Term: Fall 2025 (Start planning now. Applications for Fall 2025 will be open in August 2024)

Description: Spend your Fall 2025 semester in Europe at the Steger Center in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland! Excursions around Switzerland, Germany and Italy will be included in the program. Students will take CEE 3684, CEE 3404 or 3604 (TBD), CEE 3954 (Bridges, Builders, and Society) + elective.

Department-sponsored Direct Enroll

University of Dundee

Location: Dundee, United Kingdom/ Scotland 

Language of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Summer Session

Description: Select from various engineering courses.

Virginia Tech and ISEP Exchanges & Direct Enrolls

Technische Universität - Darmstadt*

Learn more about the program here.

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Languages of Instruction: English, German

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

University of Strathclyde

Location: Glasgow, Scotland (UK)

Languages of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

University of Iceland

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Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

Language of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Universidad de Oviedo

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Location: Oviedo, Spain

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

Language of Instruction: English, Spanish

University of Technology Sydney

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Location: Sydney, Australia

Language of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Check out the list of other Virginia Tech Exchange options and other third party options on the Global Education Office website.

For other ISEP options, check out the ISEP website!

Featured Third Party Program

THE GREEN PROGRAM

Special partner for study abroad connected with the Green Engineering minor program at VT. You can go on one of the TGP programs and earn VT credit (instead of transfer credit) toward the Green Engineering minor. Please watch this video to learn about TGP. Contact Drs. Sean McGinnis, smcginn@vt.edu, OR Lindy Cranwell, lindycra@vt.edu to learn how to receive VT credit for a TGP program abroad.

DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia

 With DIS, you can pursue your academic and personal goals abroad, and build your own summer session or semester to fit your needs. The curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components. You will have the chance to study abroad in Stockholm or Copenhagen, or both and explore life in a progressive capital that offers the perfect balance of history and modern living.

Application deadlines:

  • March 15: Summer Sessions
  • April 1: Fall Semester and Full-Year
  • October 15: Spring Semester

Please refer to Virginia Tech’s High-Risk Travel website for current policies and procedures on international travel: https://www.globaleducation.vt.edu/globalsafety/HighRiskTravelCOVID-19.html