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Materials Science Engineering Abroad

Programs for Material Science and Engineering

Department Contact: Dr. Alex Aning, aaning@vt.edu

Featured Virginia Tech Exchange Partner

The MSE department currently has opportunities for students to participate in summer cultural exchange programs at two universities in addition to other programs open to engineering students at Virginia Tech.

Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Summer Programs at the Technische Universität Darmstadt:

Intro to German Engineering (Open to MSE students) - 3 weeks of German Engineering from May-June (Instruction in English)

Featured Research Opportunity

IRES to Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Languages of Instruction: English

Program Terms: Summer, 10 weeks

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 at npsander@vt.edu for more information.

Featured Third Party Program

THE GREEN PROGRAM is a 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. Students need to apply to the GREEN PROGRAM and then submit a SCHOLARSHIP application soon after.

Contact Drs. Sean McGinnis at smcginn@vt.edu, or Lindy Cranwell at lindycra@vt.edu to learn how to receive VT credit for a TGP program abroad.

Application deadline 2/17/2023

Please refer to Virginia Tech’s High-Risk Travel website for current policies and procedures on international travel.