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University and College Support
• Incredible variety and access to international experiences—the U of M advantage!
• 300 programs in 70 countries
• Explore the world while earning University of Minnesota credit
Going Abroad and your ME Experience
• Major & Minor Degree requirements• Liberal Education requirements• Second Language requirements• Internship possibilities • Research opportunities
Study Abroad Fulfills Requirements
Studying in Mechanical Engineering
Second language experience is not a prerequisite for study abroad
Selected science and engineering programs offered in English and
approved for CSE students
Hong Kong University ofScience and Technology
Hong Kong, China Norwegian University ofScience and Technology
Trondheim, Norway University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenberg, Sweden Pohang University of Scienceand Technology
Pohang, Korea
University of MelbourneMelbourne, Australia University of Sydney*
Sydney, Australia Trinity College Dublin*
Dublin, Ireland Cambridge University*Cambridge, England University of Leeds*
Leeds, England University College
London*London, England Oxford University*Oxford, England
University of Strathclyde+
Glasgow, Scotland * Programs offered
throughButler University Institute
for Study Abroad + Programs offered
throughthe International Student
Exchange Program
Studying in Your Major
• Online technical course guides
• Liberal Education database
• Academic Planning for Study Abroad
• Course evaluation process
Courses are evaluated for use in ME degrees
Study Abroad Program Options
• Language, Internships• Field Study• Semester or Year-long • Enroll with an Academic
Group or Individually• 3 week Global Seminars
Italy Ancient and Modern Structures in Italy Civil Engineering 4011 Prof Roberto BallariniMay 15-June 3, 2011
Intern Abroad through IAESTEThe International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience
• Access to professional-level placements
• Gain experience in your field• Strengthen intercultural skills• Potential to earn academic credit• Paid summer international
internships
Contact: [email protected]
Stop by 4B Lind Hall
Join the U of M local chapter. It’s fun and affordable.
Join at www.iaesteunitedstates.org
When Should You Go Abroad?
• Most ME students study during their sophomore, junior, or senior year
• Be informed and know your options
• Start planning now
Know…
Application Deadlines
Academic Requirements
Scholarship Deadlines
Term Differences
You can go any time in your college career
Funding Study Abroad
Is studying abroad more expensive than studying on campus?
• Some study abroad programs can cost significantly more than studying in the US. If cost is a concern, you need to do your homework
• Exchange agreements benefit CSE students
• Most exchange programs are comparable with the cost of studying on our campus
Financial Aid
Financial Aid applies to study abroad programs
• Learning Abroad Center advisers and the Office of Student Finance will assist you
• Office of Student Finance may reassess packages to match the cost of participation in your selected program—plan ahead!
scholarship money is available
Learning Abroad Center
The U of M’s home for learning abroad• Walk-in learning abroad advising
• First Step Meetings
• Scholarship information
• Travel services: passport info, rail passes, etc.
Attend a First Step meeting!
230 Heller Hall(West Bank)
Where to go for information
CSE International Programming Office
106 Lind Hall
Adam Pagel & Susan Kubitschek
[email protected] ● [email protected]
They are there to help!