Civil and Environmental Engineering Abroad
Upcoming International Opportunities
The study abroad programs listed below can be counted towards Civil and Environmental Engineering majors. Visit the CEE Study Abroad Page and contact Undergraduate Academic Advisors to learn more about these programs and opportunities.
Virginia Tech Faculty-Led Programs
VT Faculty-Led: Bridges, Builders, and Society
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.
Number of Credits: 3
Pre-requisite Courses: ESM 2104, ESM 2204 or ESM 3704
Courses: CEE 3954 Study Abroad. This course counts as a restricted elective on the CEE degree plan. The CRN on the timetable in the spring semester always has a note for students about the program.
Language of Instruction: English
Program Term: Spring (embedded) 2026
Location/s: The United Kingdom (Bangor, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Plymouth).
Contact: Dr. Adam Phillips, arp12@vt.edu & Dr. Roberto Leon rleon@vt.edu
VT Faculty-Led: CEE Steger Center Semester Abroad
Spend your Fall 2026 semester in Europe at the Steger Center in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland! Excursions around Switzerland, Germany and Italy will be included in the program. Three CEE faculty instructors will teach one mandatory course each while students are in residence at the Steger Center. Classes are generally held four or five days a week and include site visits. Students are encouraged to take their 4th/elective course from one of the courses taught by Steger Center faculty or they can take one online. Students will have opportunities to interact with students and faculty from local universities, and on excursions visit European universities, research centers, and companies. The following courses are planned for Fall 2026:
Number of Credits: 12
Prerequisite Course/s: ESM 2204
Course/s: CEE 3274 (Intro to Land Development), CEE 3404 (Intro to Structural Engineering), CEE 4344 (Water Resources Planning)
Location: Steger Center, Riva, Switzerland
Language of Instruction: English
Program Term: Fall 2026 (Start planning now. Applications for Fall 2026 opened in August 2025)
Contact: Tripp Shealy,
tshealy@vt.edu
Department-sponsored Direct Enroll
VT Partner Program: University of Dundee
Description: Select from various engineering courses.
Location: Dundee, United Kingdom/ Scotland
Language of Instruction: English
Program Terms: Summer Session
Virginia Tech and ISEP Exchanges & Direct Enrolls
VT Exchange: Universidad de Cantabria
Location: Santander, Spain
Languages of Instruction: English, Spanish
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
VT Exchange: TU Darmstadt - IREP
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Languages of Instruction: English, German
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
VT Exchange: University of Iceland
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Language of Instruction: English
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall & Spring
VT Partner Program: Universidad de Oviedo
Location: Oviedo, Spain
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
VT Exchange: University of Technology Sydney
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
VT Partner Program: THE GREEN PROGRAM
The GREEN Program (TGP) is a VT partner that offers short-term, sustainability-focused study abroad experiences. Even better—you can earn Virginia Tech credit that counts directly toward your Green Engineering minor. To learn how to receive VT credit for a TGP program abroad reach out to the contacts shared below.
Application Deadlines:
- Spring (embedded): September 15, 2025
- Winter: October 1, 2025
- Fall (embedded) and Summer: February, 15, 2026
Contacts: Drs. Sean McGinnis, smcginn@vt.edu, or Nicole Sanderlin, npsander@vt.edu
VT Partner Program: DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia
With DIS, you can 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 and explore life in a progressive capital that offers the perfect balance of history and modern living.
Locations: Stockholm & Copenhagen
Application Deadlines:
- March 15: Summer Sessions
- April 1: Fall Semester and Full-Year
- October 15: Spring Semester
Contact: Global Education Office, vtabroad@vt.edu
VT Partner Program: DIS: Study Abroad in Scandinavia: Copenhagen
Description: 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. Explore life in a progressive capital that offers the perfect balance of history and modern living.
Location: Copenhagen
Application Deadlines:
- February 15: Summer Sessions
- February 15: Fall Semester and Full-Year
- September 15: Spring Semester
For additional options by location, major, and other criteria browse through the Global Education Database. Please refer to Virginia Tech's Global Safety website for current policies and procedures on international travel and refer to Virginia Tech’s High-Risk Travel website for current policies and procedures on international travel.