Civil and Environmental Engineering Abroad
Upcoming International Opportunities
The study abroad programs listed below can be counted towards Civil and Environemntal 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.
Location: The United Kingdom (Bangor, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, Newcastle upon Tyne, Plymouth) in 2026.
Language of Instruction: English
Program Term: Spring 2026 + May 2026 travel
Faculty Leaders: Dr. Roberto Leon & Dr. Adam Phillips
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. Students will take CEE 3684, CEE 3404 or 3604 (TBD), CEE 3954 (Bridges, Builders, and Society) + elective.
Location: Steger Center, Riva, Switzerland
Language of Instruction: English
Program Term: Fall 2026 (Start planning now. Applications for Fall 2026 will be open in August 2025)
Contacts: Rodrigo Sarlo, sarlo@vt.edu; Roberto Leon, rleon@vt.edu & 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.