Engineering Abroad
Discover different engineering programs around the world during a semester in Germany, Spain or even Switzerland. Imagine being able to complete your engineering co-op abroad as well. The possibilities are endless!

PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS
The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in Engineering.
FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS
Country |
Program |
Available Courses |
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Switzerland |
CIS 380-01: Data Analytics (3 credits) two weeks in Zurich AND *Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement. **Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement. |
SEMESTER AND ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMS
Country |
Program |
Program Type |
Courses |
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Austria |
Affiliate |
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Germany |
Partnership |
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Spain |
Partnership |
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Ireland |
External |
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South Africa |
External |
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South Korea |
External |
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Switzerland |
Partnership |
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United Kingdom |
External |
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Country |
Program |
Program Type |
Courses |
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France |
External |
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Italy |
Affiliate |
INTERNSHIPS
Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in Engineering internships abroad.
*Engineering Students have one option to intern abroad with DHBW Co-op Program.

EXPLORE OTHER PROGRAM OPTIONS
There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

ACADEMIC ADVICE
FIRST YEAR AND SOPHOMORE STUDENTS
- The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
- Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad. The best time for Engineering students to fulfill these requirements is the summer after freshman year, or your sophomore year if you are enrolled in a five-year engineering program.
- Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement.
GENERAL ADVICE
- Students may take courses that satisfy some requirements in their Engineering major or the General Education program. Be sure to begin planning at least six months in advance.
- Students should make sure they will have met prerequisites such as language and other foundation courses before they go abroad; it is important that students have prepared themselves adequately in the language of the country they will be visiting to maximize their study abroad learning experience.
- You may have the option to fulfill one of your co-op requirements abroad if your domestic employer has international operations.
RESTRICTIONS
- Students interested in participating in any study abroad program, including co-op through a domestic employer, must make an appointment with a PCEC professional advisor.
- Courses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis through the course equivalency process.
To determine the GVSU Course Equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page.
Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.
For more information email the Department Contact.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Study Abroad Photography Scholarship
Explore more scholarship opportunities through our Scholarship Page.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
Wael Mokhtar
Mechanical Engineering
136 Kennedy Hall of Engineering
