Mechanical Engineering Abroad
Upcoming International Opportunities
The study abroad programs listed below can be counted towards Mechanical Engineering majors.
Faculty-Led Program: Deforms in France
Program Term: August 2027
Location: Paris and Montpellier, France
Application Deadline: February 15
Deforms in France combines engineering coursework with an international experience, allowing students to explore fundamental principles of engineering mechanics and see their real-world applications in France. The program centers on ESM 2204: Mechanics of Deformable Bodies (Deforms). Students will complete the course online and asynchronously during the first four weeks of Summer S2 2027, followed by two weeks of travel in France. Deforms is required for several College of Engineering majors, including Biological Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Engineering.
Contact: Dr. Jared Gragg, jgragg@vt.edu
Faculty-Led Program: Statics in Spain
Program Term: May 2027
Location: Madrid and Barcelona, Spain
Application Deadline: December 1
Statics in Spain centers on ESM 2104: Statics. Statics is required for several College of Engineering majors, including Biological Systems Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Engineering.
Contact: Dr. Jared Gragg, jgragg@vt.edu
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VT Exchange: Technical University Darmstadt - Semester
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Languages of Instruction: English, German
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer
Application Deadlines: Spring: September 15; Academic Year: February 15
Virginia Tech students can apply for several programs:
VT Exchange: University of Technology Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australia
Language of Instruction: English
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Application Deadlines: Spring: September 15; Fall & Academic Year: February 15
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.