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College of Science and Engineering

"Scientific inquiry and industrial endeavors are inherently global in today's world. As a CSE graduate, you will work with colleagues from around the world regardless of your career path. By studying and researching abroad, you will grow personally and professionally while gaining skill sets desired by industry and graduate programs."

Mos Kaveh, Dean, College of Science and Engineering

Departmental Recommendations

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

CSE Majors

The College of Science and Engineering has 20 majors. Click here for a full list of majors offered.

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.
  • CSE uses the U Credit Abroad Search to store major/minor requirements. If your department is one of them, you may search for equivalencies approved for your requirements. To have new courses reviewed for technical equivalencies, start by talking with the CSE International Programs Office.
  • 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.
  • Drop-in CSE learning abroad advising is also offered weekly during the fall and spring semesters:
  • Students planning on studying abroad will need to start working on their Academic Planning for Study Abroad Form as soon as they have selected a program.

Program Types

CSE Exchange Programs

CSE has made special arrangements for students to earn technical credits at top engineering universities abroad through CSE Exchange Programs. Credit transfer is easy, and the cost is lower than similar semester programs.

Comprehensive University Study

Many CSE students look at comprehensive university study abroad programs or “Uni Study in” programs where they 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--Winter Break, Spring Break, and May Session. Students can experience the world without necessarily being gone for an entire semester.

Get Involved While On Campus

Looking to get more involved with global conversations, while still here in Minnesota? Join CSE International Ambassadors.

Programs

Africa and the Middle East

South Africa

University of Cape Town (available through IES South Africa)

  • A comprehensive university with courses in science & engineering.

Middle East

CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Israel

  • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

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.

    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 and 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.

    CSE Exchange in Australia - Queensland University of Technology

    • Review the U Credit Abroad Search to see if course equivalencies from this institution have been approved for major requirements.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Australia

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    China

    CSE Engineering Exchange in Hong Kong - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    • Review the U Credit Abroad Search to see if course equivalencies from this institution have been approved for major requirements.
    • All courses are offered in English.

    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.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Japan

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    Malaysia

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Malaysia

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    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.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - New Zealand

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    Singapore

    CSE Engineering Exchange in Singapore - National University of Singapore

    • Review the U Credit Abroad Search to see if course equivalencies from this institution have been approved for major requirements.
    • All courses are offered in English.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Singapore

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    South Korea

    CSE Engineering & Science Research in South Korea—Pohang University of Science and Technology

    • Upper-division courses are offered in English.

    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.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - South Korea

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    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. 
    • 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

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Denmark

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    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.

    France

    Engineering in France

    • Engineering courses are available in English and/or French.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - France

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    Germany

    CSE Engineering Exchange in Germany - Technical University of Munich

    • Intermediate German-language skills are required.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Germany

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    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).

    Study Abroad In Dublin - University College Dublin

    Italy

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Italy

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    The Netherlands

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - The Netherlands

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    Norway

    CSE: Engineering & Science Exchange in Norway - Norwegian University of Science and Technology or the University of Agder

    • Attend classes in engineering and related fields with Norwegian students.
    • These universities are nationally known for technological education and research within the natural sciences.
    • Upper-division courses are offered in English.

    Exchange in Oslo - University of Oslo

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

    Spain

    CSE Engineering Exchange in Madrid - Universidad Pontificia Comillas

    • Study at the engineering school of the Universidad Pontificia Comillas, a small hands-on campus in the heart of Madrid.
    • Comillas offers commonly needed second-year science and engineering coursework in English.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Spain

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    Study & Intern in Madrid

    • Take engineering courses in English at the local university, Universidad Carlos III.
    • Participate in an internship related to engineering.

    Sweden

    CSE Engineering & Science Exchange in Sweden - Chalmers University of Technology

    • Upper-division courses are offered in English.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - Sweden

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    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.

    CSE Global Engineering Education Exchange - United Kingdom

    • Global E³ is an exchange program for engineering students: a student can study abroad while continuing to pay tuition at home. With member universities in 23 countries, students at over 70 universities have the opportunity to study abroad.

    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 IAESTE.