Degree Program Options
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Global Engineering & Science Certificate or Minor
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Many engineers and scientists encounter projects in unfamiliar cultures and work on multinational/multicultural teams throughout their careers.
The minor or certificate in Global Engineering and Science provides cross cultural insight and experience that will increase the ability of engineers and scientists to work successfully on projects and teams in other countries and cultures.
Students learn intercultural communication and teaming skills, and then complete a cross cultural design, research, or capstone project while working on multinational/multicultural teams, or by working on a project in a different country or culture, including Native American communities. This minor or certificate will more fully prepare graduates as global professionals and provide evidence to employers of the ability to understand client expectations and unspoken priorities and select appropriate and indigenous technology.
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Global Engineering & Science Certificate
The REU program offers research opportunities to undergraduates in the research areas funded by NSF.
REU opportunities usually involve groups of about 10 students who work on research projects at a host institution based in the U.S. or in a foreign location. At each REU site, students work closely with faculty and other researchers, receiving mentorship and building their professional network.
REU participants receive stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories are eligible to apply.
How to Apply: Students must contact an REU site for information and application materials. Application materials for different REU opportunities can vary: they may require a statement of purpose, transcripts, reference letters or additional materials.
To find existing REU sites, visit the NSF REU Site Search. You can explore by focus area, location, or search by keywords.
You can also find a number of REU opportunities on the NSF Education and Training Application website, where you can prepare and submit applications for REU and other NSF education and training opportunities.
The IRES program offers international research opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.
Participants are mentored by researchers at a foreign lab, allowing them to build their professional network. IRES opportunities usually involve small groups of students who travel to a host institution for a summer-length research project.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories are eligible to apply.
How to apply: Students must contact researchers with IRES funding for information and application materials. Application materials for different IRES opportunities can vary: they may require a statement of purpose, transcripts, reference letters or additional materials.
To find active IRES projects, visit the NSF IRES Project Search. Each project lists the name and contact information of the principal investigator, or lead, of that project.
You can also find a number of IRES opportunities on the NSF Education and Training Application website, where you can prepare and submit applications for IRES and other NSF education and training opportunities.
Click on your degree program to find more information about specific options
More options through SDBOR schools and other opportunities are also below.
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Adam French
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Program Provider
API Abroad
Atmospheric Sciences
Full Curriculum at UNSW in Sydney Australia
Full Curriculum at the University of Auckland New Zealand
Full Curriculum at Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand
Meteorology
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish)
Thailand: Bangkok
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Alevtina Smirnova
Europe
NOVIA - UAS - Finland (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Biomedical Laboratory Science
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Synthetic Biology - MS only
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
University of Zaragoza - Spain (Exchange Agreement) - MS
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá - Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Bacteriology
Biology
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - PhD
Applied Biology and Ecology
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish)
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Biomedical Engineering
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Steve Smith
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Europe
NOVIA - UAS (Exchange Agreement) - Finland - BS
Biomedical Laboratory Science
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Biological Engineering
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Bioengineering
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish)
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Business Management in Technology
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Ivy Allard
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
South America
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) Peru (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Education Abroad Providers
KEI Abroad (The following programs offer business. Some, but not all, also offer technology.)
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Kenya: Nairobi
France: Paris
Ireland: Dublin
Japan: TokyoKenya: Nairobi
Peru: Lima
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (Some courses offered in English, but more in Spanish)
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Jeff Hoffmann
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Europe
HAN University of Applied Sciences - The Netherlands (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
NOVIA - UAS (Exchange Agreement) - Finland - BS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Sustainable Urban Development - MS only
Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Engineering - MS only
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
University of Nicosia Cyprus(UNIC) (Partner Agreement) - BS
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid-Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Minas y Energía (ETSIME) Spain - (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Disaster Management
Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Industry and Transport
Soil and Groundwater contamination
University of South-Eastern, Norway (Exchange Agreement) - MS
Ecology and Environmental Management (Bø Campus)
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS/PhD
Sustainable Engineering (PhD)
Engineering and Construction Sciences (MS)
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) Peru (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (Some courses offered in English, but more in Spanish)
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Chemical Engineering (BS)/Chemical and Biological Engineering
Department Point of Contact: Dr. David Dixon
Europe
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS
University of South-Eastern, Norway (Exchange Agreement) - BS (Porsgrunn Campus)
South America
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast (CHE/CBE)
England: London (CHE/CBE)
Kenya: Nairobi (CBE only)
Scotland: Edinburgh (CHE/CBE)
Spain: Burgos (Some courses offered in English, but more in Spanish) (CHE/CBE)
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah (CHE/CBE)
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Chemical and Biological Sciences
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Alevtina Smirnova
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (Some courses offered in English, but more in Spanish)
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Alevtina Smirnova
Europe
Aalen University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
HAN University of Applied Sciences - The Netherlands (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
University of Zaragoza - Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS
MS specific:
Industrial Chemistry
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - MS
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (Some courses offered in English, but more in Spanish)
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Francis Okowuah
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Europe
Kiel University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement and MOU) - BS/MS
University of Nicosia (UNIC) Cyprus (Partner Agreement) - BS
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá (exchange agreement) - BS
Network and Telecommunications Engineering
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - MS
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Ireland: Dublin
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Francis Okowuah
Europe
Aalen University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
HAN University of Applied Sciences - The Netherlands (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Kiel University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement and MOU) - BS/MS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - MS only
IT Security - MS only
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
University of Nicosia (UNIC) Cyprus (partner agreement) - BS/MS/PhD
University of South-Eastern, Norway (Exchange Agreement) (Kongsberg, Porsgrunn and Vestfold Campuses)
Cybersecurity and Embedded Systems
Computer Science
Industrial IT and Automation
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Systems Engineering
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Software Engineering
Systems Information Engineering
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Ireland: Dublin
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Puerto Rico
San Juan: (primarily coursework in Spanish)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Francis Okowuah
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Europe
University of Nicosia (UNIC) Cyprus (Partner Agreement) - BS/MS
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Program Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah (limited options)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Francis Okowuah
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Electrical Power Engineering (MS only)
Europe
Aalen University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
HAN University of Applied Sciences - The Netherlands (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Kiel University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement and MOU) - BS/MS
Electronics
Electrical Technologies
Electrical Power Engineering
NOVIA - UAS (Exchange Agreement) - Finland - BS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
University of Nicosia (UNIC) (Partner Agreement) - BS/MS/PhD
University of South-Eastern, Norway (Exchange Agreement) (Kongsberg, Porsgrunn and Vestfold Campuses)
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Electrical Power Engineering
Energy and Environmental Technology
Industrial IT and Automation
Process Technology
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Program Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Nuri Uzunlar
Europe
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid-Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Minas y Energía (ETSIME) Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Program Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Nuri Uzunlar
Europe
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid-Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Minas y Energía (ETSIME) Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
University of Zaragoza - Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS
MS specific - Geology: Techniques and Applications
South America
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - MS/PhD
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
Thailand: Bangkok
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Argentina
Cordoba: (only programs in Spanish)
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Department Point of Contact: Dr.Jeffrey Woldstad
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement)
Engineering Management (MS)
Europe
Aalen University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Logistics and Supply Chain Management - MS only
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid-Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Minas y Energía (ETSIME) Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS/PhD
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Program Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Brett Carlson
Europe
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - MS - Materials Science
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
University of Zaragoza - Spain (Exchange Agreement) - MS
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Patrick Fleming
Pretty much anywhere
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Applied Mathematics (BS)
Applied Statistics (BS)
Financial Mathematics (MS)
Mathematical Sciences (MS)
Pure Mathematics (BS)
Europe
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
University of Zaragoza - Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - MS/PhD
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Albert Romkes
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Europe
Aalen University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Mechatronics
HAN University of Applied Sciences - The Netherlands (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Kiel University of Applied Sciences Germany (Exchange Agreement and MOU) - BS/MS
Mechatronics
Mechanical
OsloMet Norway (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
NOVIA - UAS (Exchange Agreement) - Finland - BS
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
University of Nicosia (UNIC) Cyprus (Partner Agreement) - BS
University of South-Eastern, Norway (USN) (Exchange Agreement) (Kongsberg, Porsgrunn and Vestfold Campuses)
South America
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana- Bogotá Colombia (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Mechatronics
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) (Exchange Agreement) - BS
Mechatronics
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SSA Education Abroad (Spanish Studies Abroad)
Argentina
Cordoba: (only programs in Spanish) - Aerospatial Engineering
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Metallurgical Engineering
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Brett Carlson
South America
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Education Abroad Providers
API Abroad
Full Curriculum at UNSW in Sydney Australia
Full Curriculum at the University of Auckland New Zealand
Mining Engineering
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Kelli McCormick
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Europe
TU Bergakademie Freiberg - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid-Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Minas y Energía (ETSIME) Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
South America
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - MS/PhD
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Steve Smith
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Scotland: Edinburgh
Thailand: Bangkok (Fundamental courses only)
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Matthias Plum
Australia
University of Wollongong - Australia (Mobility Agreement) - BS
Biomolecular Physics (BS)
Europe
TU Darmstadt - Germany (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS
Research for both UG/GR - see Research Opportunities below
University of Zaragoza - Spain (Exchange Agreement) - BS
MS specific
Biophysics and Quantitative Biotechnology
Physics of the Universe: Cosmetology, Astrophysics, Particles and Astroparticles
South America
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN) Chile (Exchange Agreement) - BS/MS/PhD
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (requires advanced proficiency in Spanish )
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
Internships/Volunteer (You pay for these experiences)
Intern Abroad HQ (pdf with links to destinations)
Science, Technology, and Society
Department Point of Contact: Dr. Gerrit Scheepers
Pretty much anywhere
Education Abroad Providers
Australia: Brisbane & Gold Coast
England: London
Kenya: Nairobi
Scotland: Edinburgh
Spain: Burgos (Some courses offered in English, but more in Spanish )
Thailand: Bangkok
United Arab Emirates: Ras Al-Khaimah
SDBOR School Options
Asia
Hanyang University - Seoul south Korea (through South Dakota State University's Education Abroad) - BS
Summer in Seoul - Science and Engineering (in English) - ISEP Direct
Engineering; computer science; science; general electives
Other Degree Options
This is a unique international experience in one semester by developing a project at another university in an international and multidisciplinary team.
European Project Semester (EPS) is a programme offered by several European universities to students who have completed at least two years of study. EPS is created with engineering students in mind, but other students who can participate in an engineering project are also welcome.
University of Nicosia (UNIC) Cyprus (Partner Agreement) - BS/MS
University of South-Eastern, Norway (exchange agreement) - MS (Vestfold Campus)
This website is a search engine for all schools in Norway: https://studyinnorway.no/study-opportunities