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College of Science and Engineering

Departmental Recommendations

Consult with the CSE International Office and your academic adviser to determine the best time for you to go abroad.

CSE Majors

The College of Science and Engineering has 20 majors. Visit their website for more information. For Computer Science majors, visit our Computer Science, BA Major Advising Page in CLA.

Recommended for Your Major Search

CSE has worked with the Learning Abroad Center to develop a list of recommended programs by major.  Go to the LAC Program Search and select "Recommended for Your Major".

Timing

  • Some CSE degrees have more flexibility than others. For some majors, the Spring Semester of Sophomore Year is a good semester to consider going abroad and Fall Semester of Senior Year is good for other majors.
  • For some degrees, due to the high number of sequenced technical requirements, Junior Year can be a challenging time for a semester abroad.

Academic Planning

  • Unless you are fluent in languages beyond English, you will most likely focus your search on universities with engineering schools that offer technical coursework in English (whether or not the locally spoken language is English). You are not required to take your technical coursework in English. If you are eligible to take coursework in another language, you certainly can.
  • Search the U Credit Abroad Search to select from more than 2,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses. You may also submit any liberal education course not yet evaluated for approval online.
  • Information about courses open to study abroad students is not always readily available and correspondence with the host university’s department may be necessary.
  • Spending a semester or two abroad is a possibility to fulfill core major requirements and technical electives. Careful planning will be required since some of your academic requirements are only offered once per year at the UofM.

Ready to get going?

  • Meet with CSE International Programs to discuss your options and the courses you plan on taking abroad. You can make an appointment with the CSE International Programs Team to learn about options and processes.
  • If you plan on studying abroad, you will need to start working on your Academic Planning for Study Abroad Form as soon as you have selected a program.

Program Types

Comprehensive University Study

Many CSE students look at comprehensive university study abroad programs or “Uni Study in” programs where you will have access to science and engineering coursework in English.

CSE Technical Seminars Abroad

To help ensure access to international experiences, CSE offers technical seminars abroad. Every year, CSE faculty lead seminars abroad during breaks in our regular semester schedule as well as Winter Break, Spring Break, and May Session. Students can experience the world without necessarily being gone for an entire semester.

Programs

Africa & the Middle East

South Africa

University of Cape Town (available through IES South Africa)

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.

Middle East

ISEP UAE

  • Courses available across the engineering disciplines as well as in a variety of non-engineering fields.

Americas

Costa Rica

Universidad Nacional Partnership (available through IFSA Costa Rica)

  • Take engineering courses at the Universidad Nacional in Heredia, Costa Rica. Students may not be eligible for the more advanced course if placed into a lower level of Spanish.
  • All courses in Spanish; four semesters of college-level Spanish required.

Guatemala

Sustainability & Green Chemistry in Guatemala

  • Program type: Instructor-led, Spring Break.
  • Explore the development of new sustainability technologies, such as green chemistry, and the role these developments play in fighting climate change in Guatemala.
  • This program is led by Edgar Arriaga, a professor of chemistry in the College of Science and Engineering.
  • Receive credit for CHEM 1917 or CHEM 2910. CHEM 1917 is approved for The Environment Lib. Ed. requirement (Lib. Ed. pending for CHEM 2910). 

Peru

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Peru Partnership (available through IFSA Peru)

  • A variety of courses available through the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Peru in Peru’s capital city Lima.
  • All courses in Spanish; five semesters of college-level Spanish required.

Asia & Oceania

Australia

University of Melbourne (available through IFSA Australia)

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.

James Cook University (available through IFSA Australia)

  • A variety of chemistry courses are available.

University Study in Australia—University of Sydney

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.>
  • Review the U Credit Abroad Search to see if course equivalencies from this institution have been approved for major requirements.

Japan

Exchange in Tokyo, Japan—Sophia University

  • Two programs in English, Green Science and Green Engineering are available.
  • The “Green Science” program focuses on the atomic and molecular levels of green material sciences.
  • The “Green Engineering” program, focuses on electrical and mechanical engineering skills to develop energy conservation technology, efficient power generation and distribution and power transmission.
  • Computer science courses taught in Japanese.

Exchange in Nagoya, Japan—Nagoya University

  • Nagoya offers seven undergraduate programs taught entirely in English, known as the "Nagoya University Global 30 International Programmes."
  • The Automotive Engineering Program at Nagoya University requires students to study not only mechanical or electrical and electronic engineering, but also other relevant fields such as materials, chemicals, and traffic engineering.
  • The Fundamental and Applied Physics Program is jointly offered by the Department of Physics in the School of Science and the Department of Physical Science and Engineering in the School of Engineering. The program is designed to allow early exposure to specialized scientific fields and to cultivate well-balanced individuals through broad-based education and professional knowledge.
  • Computer science courses taught in Japanese.

New Zealand

University Study in New Zealand—University of Auckland

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.

University Study in New Zealand—University of Otago

  • Courses in chemistry, earth sciences, computer science, mathematics, and physics are available.

Victoria University of Wellington (available through IFSA New Zealand)

  • Courses in chemistry, earth sciences, computer science, mathematics, and physics are available.

South Korea

University Study in South Korea—Korea University

  • Engineering coursework available.
  • With 24 colleges and divisions, KU offers coursework, taught in English by world-class faculty, in virtually any field.

Europe

Czech Republic

IFSA Tech Accelerator (available through IFSA Czech Republic)

  • Designed to take advantage of Prague’s vibrant tech ecosystem and help students develop key professional skills.
  • Academics include database management, AI, data security, machine learning, and software engineering.
  • Computer science courses that devote time to the understanding and application of tools and languages companies are using today, such as SQL, Git, Python, UML, and more.
  • Opportunities for company visits, panel discussions, expert talks, and networking events.
  • Optional internships to provide students with hands-on experience in the tech sector.
  • Another option: IFSA Tech Career Accelerator Plus. It’s the same specialized program, with the option to add a class at a Prague university.

Denmark

Study Abroad in Denmark and Summer in Denmark & Sweden

  • Take courses in a wide variety of disciplines with Europe as your classroom. Participate in coursework, field study, and study tours taught in English.
  • Choose from a range of course options to fulfill computer science electives: "Game Development: Programming and Practice" or "Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning", in addition to "Artificial Intelligence", "Computational Analysis of Big Data", "Game Development Lab" and other rotating courses.
  • Summer in Denmark & Sweden offers you the opportunity to explore one or both countries and build your summer experience abroad.
  • No language prerequisite; semester, academic year, and summer terms available.

Finland

ISEP Finland

  • Courses available in Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics, as well as in a variety of non-science related fields.

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 comprehensive business curriculum offers courses in computer science, business computing, psychology, and international business.
  • While Greek is the official language, ACT is an English-speaking University, so all instruction is in English. There are no language prerequisites.

Iceland

Exchange in Iceland

  • This program provides two students per year near-full scholarships to spend an academic year at the University of Iceland.
  • A variety of course options are available.

Ireland

University Study in Ireland—University of Limerick

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.
  • Review the U Credit Abroad Search to see if course equivalencies from this institution have been approved for major requirements.

Ireland Summer Session for First-Year CSE Students

  • Join other Big Ten STEM students in beautiful Dublin for Summer Session.
  • Fulfilling Physics II (PHYS 1302) and liberal education requirements (Historical Perspectives and Global Perspectives).

University Study in Ireland - University College Dublin

Norway

Exchange in Oslo—University of Oslo

  • Courses in chemistry, computer science, and physics are available.

Spain

Study & Intern in Madrid

  • Take engineering courses in English at the local university, Universidad Carlos III.
  • Take 2 Math courses in English (MATH/MADR 4242: Linear Algebra and MATH/MADR 5248: Cryptology)
  • Participate in an internship related to engineering.

Computer Science in Madrid

  • Take variety Computer Science courses in English and participate in a related internship
  • Take 2 Math courses in English (MATH/MADR 4242: Linear Algebra and MATH/MADR 5248: Cryptology)

United Kingdom

University Study in the UK: Queen Mary, University of London

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.
  • Review the U Credit Abroad Search to see if course equivalencies from this institution have been approved for major requirements.

University Study in the UK: University of Glasgow

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.

 

Still looking for more options?

Some CSE students use Summer Session abroad to do something like intensive language study. Some exchange partners also offer summer sessions available for visiting students. Other students are doing volunteer work abroad through student groups like Engineers Without Borders or Innovative Engineers. CSE students also work abroad through the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experiences (IAESTE).