Study Abroad

Study abroad can provide a unique way to enhance your undergraduate experience. Fortunatley for our students, CSE Learn Abroad has a robust set of programs geared specifically for the needs of science and engineering students. Some students choose to do short term trips such as a May term program. Others seek out a full semester experience to delve more fully into the host culture. With careful planning, EE and CompE students can usually earn a full semester of credit while studying abroad.

Generally speaking, students wanting to study abroad for a full semester can find a number of EE and CompE classes at the host university. Many of the CSE Exchange Programs offer science courses taught in English so language is not necessarily a barrier. Students can also take non-technical courses such as lib ed classes. 

To start, we recommend reviewing the CSE Study Abroad website to find more information such as logistics and cost. You will then work with the ECE Academic Advisor and DUGS to degree plan for classes abroad, explore class options, and gain approval to have them applied to your ECE degree. 

• Learning Abroad in CSE:  CSE has a range of ways that you can experience studying abroad including semester abroad or global seminars. Find out more about study abroad here and how to meet with a CSE Learn Abroad Advisor for help.

• Learning Abroad Center (LAC):  This study abroad office serves all colleges at UMTC, and LAC provides ECE students access to some study abroad programs at technical or engineering schools that aren't part of the CSE exchanges. ECE students have participated in LAC programs in Montpellier, Madrid, and Copenhagen in recent years, but that list is not exhaustive. There are many other programs that may allow students to take a combination of EE, CSCI, or other technical courses that can count for the ECE degree requirements.