Located in the center of Europe, Switzerland is famous for its tradition of precision and quality in engineering. In this program, students will get a first-hand look at the history of Swiss engineering and how it has helped this small nation to become a leader in high-tech research and engineering developments. Engineering Switzerland is a 3.5-week Early Fall study abroad program to the beautiful city of Lausanne where students will get a first-hand look at the history of Swiss engineering and how it has helped this small nation to become a leader in high-tech research and engineering. With excursions to the CERN facility in nearby Geneva and cheese and chocolate tours in Gruyères and Broc, students will have the opportunity to explore the country and culture of Switzerland all while fulfilling a UW engineering core course.