The Information Technology Infrastructure program encourages you to consider an international experience as part of your undergraduate education and will work with you on an individual basis to approve related courses to keep you on track for a timely graduation.
Special Considerations for Information Technology Infrastructure Students
Academic Planning
Consult with your academic adviser with questions about how education abroad programs and courses fit into your graduation plan.
Best time to go abroad
- With careful planning, information technology infrastructure students can go abroad at any time during their undergraduate career. Be sure to discuss your intended program with your academic adviser to structure your graduation plan.
Who will advise me and help me with course approvals?
- Learning Abroad Center advisers can help you find program and course information to help you prepare for your planning discussion with your academic adviser.
- Your academic adviser will help you with course planning after your study abroad program is selected.
Fulfill major requirements
- Meet with your academic adviser as soon as you begin exploring study abroad to explore course equivalencies and create an academic plan around your intended study abroad experience.
- Once you have narrowed your program choices, meet with your academic adviser to receive approval for coursework prior to departure and complete the Academic Planning Form.
Fulfill Liberal Education requirements
- Study abroad courses can be used to fulfill many of the University’s Liberal Education requirements. Decide early which requirements you want to satisfy through courses taken abroad and plan your coursework accordingly.
- Consult the Learning Abroad Center’s U Credit Abroad Search to search for courses that have been approved for Liberal Education or submit a course to be reviewed before you go abroad.
College/Department Scholarships for UofM Students
CCAPS students can apply for CCAPS Collegiate scholarships in addition to other Learning Abroad Center scholarships.
Africa & the Middle East
Botswana
University of Botswana (available through ISEP Botswana)
- Study at the University of Botswana, known for its strong STEM departments, in the capital city of Gaborone.
- Choose from courses in a range of academic areas including Computer Science, Computer Info Systems, and Information Technology.
- Semester and academic year terms available.
South Africa
University of Cape Town (available through IES South Africa)
- The University of Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest university and is one of Africa’s leading teaching and research institutions.
- A wide variety of courses available in English in Computer Science, Informatics, Business, Accounting, Statistics, and Economics.
- Semester, academic year, and calendar year terms available.
United Arab Emirates
American University of Sharjah (available through ISEP United Arab Emirates)
- Sharjah is the third-largest emirate of the seven that comprise the country and has been deemed the cultural capital of the UAE.
- Coursework offers opportunities to learn artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, data science, virtual reality, cloud computing, cyber physical systems, cybersecurity, Internet of Things and mobile computing.
- Semester, academic year, and calendar year terms available.
Americas
Costa Rica
Costa Rica: CCAPS Pura Vida Tour
- Be part of an interdisciplinary group of students from construction management, health-related fields, information technology, and biological sciences as you explore San Ramon and Palmares, a blue collar regional center in Alejuela province.
- ITI students complete a directed study course (INET 4193). The project is developed around the study abroad location and the topic arranged with and supervised by an INET faculty member.
- Winter Break
Asia & Oceania
New Zealand
University Study in New Zealand: University of Auckland
- Study at a diverse, urban university with a reputation for excellence in the sciences and research in Auckland—New Zealand's largest city.
- Courses offered in Accounting, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Data Science, Economics, Information Systems, Software Engineering and many other disciplines.
- Semester, academic year, and calendar year terms available.
South Korea
University Study in South Korea: Korea University
- Korea University offers the opportunity to study alongside Korean and international students in the rising metropolis of Seoul.
- ITI majors may find relevant courses taught in English in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and the Department of Business Administration in addition to a wide range of courses in other departments that could be used for Liberal Education requirements.
- No language prerequisite; Semester, academic year, calendar year, winter break, and summer terms available.
Europe
Czechia
IFSA Tech Accelerator (available through IFSA Czechia)
- Designed to take advantage of Prague’s vibrant tech ecosystem and help students develop key professional skills through coursework, company visits, panel discussions, expert talks, and networking events.
- Courses are taught in English and include the core course Leadership Development for the Tech Sector as well as courses taught in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, and Arts & Humanities.
- Optional internships provide students with hands-on experience in the tech sector.
- No language prerequisite; Fall or spring semester terms available.
Greece
American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) (available through ISEP Greece)
- A lively college town, Thessaloniki is a fun learning environment with a charming waterfront, interesting neighborhoods, delicious cuisine, and great cycling.
- ACT's curriculum offers courses in computer science, business, statistics, and a wide variety of other disciplines.
- There are no language prerequisites. ACT is an English-speaking University, so all instruction is in English.
Ireland
University Study in Ireland: University of Limerick
- Located in western Ireland on the banks of the Shannon River, the University of Limerick is known for its innovation and excellence in the sciences.
- The University has extensive course offerings in computer science. Examples include Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Data Structures & Algorithms, Professional Issues in Computing, Artificial Intelligence for Games, and Data Security.
- Semester, academic year, and summer terms available.
Norway
Exchange in Norway: University of Oslo
- Study at the University of Oslo, Norway’s largest and oldest university.
- Choose from courses in a range of academic areas, including Economics, Informatics, and Technology, Innovation, and Culture.
- Semester and academic year terms available.
United Kingdom
University Study in the United Kingdom: University of Glasgow
- Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow consistently ranks as one of the UK's most highly-rated schools.
- Choose from a wide variety of courses in Accounting, Computing Science, Economics, Management, and Statistics.
- Semester and academic year terms available.
Additional Options to Consider
- 3-week, 3-credit programs at the 3000-level led by University of Minnesota faculty and staff over winter break or May session.
- Explore an exciting location and topic, Fulfill Liberal Education requirements, or earn major/minor credit.
- Check out additional LAC Instructor-led Seminars that might run over winter break, spring break, May, and summer sessions. They vary in length, dates, and content so students can find one that best fits their academic and professional goals.
- Begin your language study or work toward completing requirements for a language minor.
- Complete a semester of language on a short-term program or explore options to complete two or more semesters of language on semester-long program.