IPE Programs
The College of Engineering partners with leading technical universities around the world to organize student exchanges (undergraduate and graduate). Each partnership is reviewed by a faculty committee and offers courses that have been pre-approved for CoE credit. In addition to CoE partner universities, CoE students are eligible to study abroad through the Global Engineering Education Exchange (GE3). For students who cannot find a suitable program through CoE partners or the GE3, the IPE office also offers a limited number of affiliated study abroad options. Students who participate in IPE programs remain officially enrolled in the CoE. Partnership programs and GE3 exchanges are based on UM tuition and fees, while affiliated programs require students to pay tuition directly to the host institution. The IPE office coordinates advising, applications and credit transfer for all IPE programs.
OIP Programs
The Office of International Programs (OIP) on Central Campus serves all UM undergraduates, though its programs are largely geared towards LSA students. The OIP offers many programs that allow engineering students to fulfill their humanities/social science requirements. Students who participate in OIP programs remain officially enrolled in the CoE and pay UM tuition and fees (some exceptions may apply). Engineering students who select OIP programs will work directly with OIP staff for advising, applications and credit transfer.
Independent (non-UM) programs are managed by organizations outside of the University of Michigan. The sponsoring organization or institute coordinates advising, applications and pre-departure information. The IPE office can provide assistance with credit transfer. Please note that students participating in non-UM programs will not be enrolled at UM and will not have access to services and resources for UM students during their time abroad.
