Electrical and Computer Engineering Abroad
Upcoming International Opportunities
The study abroad programs listed below can be counted towards Electrical and Computer Engineering majors. Contact Dr. Scott Dunning, scottd65@vt.edu for more information.
Featured Faculty-Led Program
VT Faculty-Led: Green Engineering, Culture, and History in Peru
This course offered on the Blacksburg campus includes a ten-day trip to Peru following the course in 2025 (dates to be determined).
This interdisciplinary program immerses engineering students in Peru’s green manufacturing practices shaped by cultural values and economic factors. Through guided tours and site visits, students will explore how sustainability and tradition intersect in business operations. Comparative insights with U.S. practices deepen understanding of global production strategies. Cultural excursions enrich the experience, highlighting Peru’s unique identity.
Term: Not running in Spring 2026. Check back for more information on future programs.
Location: Peru
Language: English
Contact: Dr. Scott Dunning, 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.
Locations: Copenhagen & Stockholm
Terms: Summer Session or Semester
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: 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
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.