Electrical and Computer Engineering Abroad

Featured Faculty-Led Program

ENGR 4189  - Green Engineering, Culture & Business in Germany

Term: Spring 2023

Location: Germany

Language: English

This course offered on the Blacksburg campus includes a ten-day trip to Germany following the course on May 14-25, 2023.

Description: The core purpose of this program is to expose engineering students to the application of green production techniques in Germany along with the cultural identity that drives their implementation.  It is common for multinational companies to have divisions located globally.  This interdisciplinary course will focus on the cultural and economic influences on how business is done in Germany as compared to the United States.  Special emphasis will focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing approaches commonly used. This travel course is offered in partnership with Aalen University in Aalen, Germany.  Students will get the opportunity to visit production facilities in Germany such as BMW Munich, Porsche, and specialty medical device producer Carl Zeiss Oberkochen.  Guided tours will provide insight into how cultural beliefs are demonstrated within business production methods, reflecting best practices in green manufacturing.  In addition, students will have the opportunity to visit cultural spots in the region such as Berlin and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Roman Limes. 

For more information: Contact Dr. Scott Dunning at scottd65@vt.edu

Featured Third Party Program

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

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.

Featured Research Opportunity

IRES to Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Languages of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Summer, 10 weeks

Description: Competitive NSF-funded International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program for advanced undergraduate students. Non-credit program; participate in publishable research with faculty mentors at the University of Nottingham.

Contact: Dr. Nicole Sanderlin, npsander@vt.edu

Virginia Tech and ISEP Exchanges

American University of Cairo

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Language of Instruction: English, Arabic

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Location: Karlsruhe, Germany

Language of Instruction: German

Program Terms: March-July, Fall, or Academic Year

Technical University - Darmstadt

Location: Darmstadt, Germany

Languages of Instruction: English, German

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

Pontifica Universidad Catolica Argentina

Location: Buenos Aires

Language of Instruction: Spanish

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Konkuk University

Location: Seoul, South Korea

Language of Instruction: English, Korean

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

University of Iceland

Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

Language of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

Universidad de Oviedo

Location: Oviedo, Spain

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer

Language of Instruction: English, Spanish

Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

Location: Quito, Ecuador

Language of Instruction: Spanish

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

University of Technology Sydney

Location: Sydney, Australia

Language of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring

University of Trento

Location: Trento, Italy

Language of Instruction: Italian, 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!

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