Featured Opportunities

Getting Started

Overseas experience can enhance your future job prospects, provide exposure to foreign business environments and help you understand global trends in the engineering profession. Whether it's an internship with a multinational corporation or a research position in a foreign laboratory, overseas employment presents unique opportunities for professional development.

Like any job search, arranging overseas employment requires preparation. As an engineering student, you have several options for beginning your search. Take advantage of campus resources such as the Engineering Career Resource Center to polish your resume and search HireME. Connect with CoE faculty and ask for references. Talk with international students about the job markets in their home countries. Use this website as a resource for your work abroad.

Work Abroad Checklist

Start planning early to ensure adequate time for applications and pre-departure preparation.

Finding Opportunities

Cast a wide net: internships, volunteer projects, research, etc.
Prepare resume and application materials
Meet with a Career Counselor in the ECRC
Research countries and companies of interest
Watch for CoE work abroad events and announcements
Get a passport

Logistics

Timing
Location (Choose a target country or countries)
Finances
Passport
Work permits and visas
Travel
Housing

Pre-Departure Planning

Register your work abroad experience with the IPE office
Meet with an Advisor in IPE
Obtain UM HTH Worldwide travel health insurance
Attend CoE Work Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation
Register travel with the US State Department. US Embassies
may use this information to contact you in case of emergency
and connect you with local resources.
Verify your passport and confirm visa and work permit compliance

While you are Abroad

Stay Connected to CoE
Network and gather local contacts
Complete any required evaluations
Get out into the local community and see the sites!

Returning to Ann Arbor

Participate in the CoE Unpacking your International
Experience series
Share your experience with other UM engineers!