College of Engineering Study Abroad Programs

The International Programs in Engineering (IPE) office sponsors full-year, semester and summer study abroad programs. CoE students may choose from programs taught in English or foreign languages, depending on their skill levels and prior experience. IPE staff members advise students about program options and provide assistance with applications and course approvals. Undergraduate students in good academic standing are eligible to participate in College of Engineering study abroad programs. Graduate students may apply for select programs with the approval of IPE and their respective CoE Academic Advisor. Additional requirements may apply; please see the IPE website for program-specific admission guidelines.

Most forms of student financial aid can be applied to College of Engineering study abroad programs.

Campus-Wide Study Abroad Programs

CoE students may also participate in study abroad programs sponsored by other UM Schools and Colleges. The LS&A Center for Global & Intercultural Study (CGIS) offers a broad range of study abroad programs that are open to CoE students. Students considering a CGIS study abroad program must consult the International Programs in Engineering office to determine applicability of credit to engineering degree requirements. For CoE students, grades for STDABRD credit programs will generally not be calculated into the cumulative GPA, but for STDABRD courses taught by UM faculty, students may petition for an exception to this rule. Campus-wide study abroad programs can be found in M-Compass: https://mcompass.umich.edu.

Non-UM Study Abroad Programs

Students studying abroad on a program that is not sponsored by a UM office may earn transfer credit if the program sponsor is a fully accredited institution of higher learning and an official transcript is furnished by that institution. Students considering non-UM study abroad must register their plans in the CoE travel registry prior to departure and consult with the IPE Office about course approvals and transfer credit. CoE Registry: http://www.engin.umich.edu/ipe/registry

Course Listings

ENGR 301. Engineering Undergraduate Study Abroad
Prerequisite: Student must meet any other prerequisites designated by the host university. (1-16 credits)
Students planning to study abroad for fall, winter, spring, or spring/summer on College of Engineering sponsored study abroad programs should register under ENGR 301. Separate course sections will be listed for each study abroad destination.

ENGR 350. International Laboratory Experience for Engineers
Prerequisite: Engr 100, P.I. (3 credits)
This course provides practical laboratory experience at a partner institution abroad. Students work on small project teams with local students to design and conduct experiments, analyze results and present reports to faculty and industry representatives. Students gain international perspectives on the engineering field and develop intercultural communication and problem-solving skills.

ENGR 391. Directed Overseas Study
Prerequisite: Foreign language skills as necessary; sophomore standing. (1-3 credits)
Directed overseas study in an industrial placement that is overseen by a faculty member at a host institution in conjunction with academic courses taken as part of a study abroad program.

ENGR 591. Engineering Graduate Study Abroad
Prerequisite: Student must meet any other prerequisites designated by the host university.  (1-16 credits)
Graduate students planning to study abroad for fall, winter, spring, or spring/summer on College of Engineering sponsored study abroad programs should register under ENGR 591. Separate course sections will be listed for each study abroad destination.