Summer study abroad for engineering students (2023)

Below you will find summer abroad programs for students of the Faculty of Engineering. However, you are not limited to these possibilities. For a complete list of all summer abroad programs offered by Penn State, go toSearch function for global programs.

Berlin, Germany: Engineering Design

This engineering design major is offered by the Penn State School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEATS) offers students the opportunity to practice design with international cooperation partners in Germany for global markets and within the Berlin startup culture. Under the direction of Dr. Jessica Menold, this instructor-led course is 3 EDSGN 270 credits and will be offered in May. Check with your department for degree requirements. This is an ideal program for engineering students at Penn State as it gives them the opportunity to attend a study abroad program while also having time to return home for a summer engineering internship.

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Intercultural Engagement and Technical Presentation, Italy/Switzerland - Teacher-Led Summer Program

Programmdetails: 7.–27. Mai 2023

Participants in this program will learn how to make effective technical presentations in a European setting and will be introduced to the Italian language and culture of northern Italy and the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Students reside in Como, at the foot of the Alps, in the beautiful Italian Lake District, and regularly travel across the Swiss border. This program includes explorations of nearby towns, during which participants learn about the local economy, products, customs, history and traditions.

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DIS: Summer in Scandinavia

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedicine and Bioengineering students have this great opportunity to discover Europe and experience the unexpected. The DIS summer courses are held in English with an emphasis on practical experience and include field studies in Copenhagen and Stockholm to bring the classroom discussions to life.

The sessions vary in length and have different start and end dates. You choose which ones best suit your academic goals. Choose any combination of courses, regardless of discipline, duration, or available credits. Sessions 2, 3 and 4 include course-integrated study trips to relevant locations in Europe, broadening your perspective on course topics.

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Hong Kong, China: Architecture

VonDepartment of Architectureoffers this program in China, led by the faculty of Penn State University. China, with its 1.3 billion people, is currently developing its cities and infrastructure at a rapid pace. Big projects and new constructive practices are being developed every day. Engineering students interested in the future of the industry can observe this development by participating in this comprehensive summer study abroad program. Students will have a variety of experiences, such as studying at the University of Hong Kong in an architectural firm, taking an architectural history class and spending several days in Shanghai meeting with US companies and companies involved in development projects. In addition, the students will attend the International Construction Summer School at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

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indigenous cultural studies; Australia and New Zealand

This faculty-led three-week summer study abroad program introduces students to the indigenous cultures of New Zealand and Australia through a series of site visits and related literature. Experience first-hand spectacular environments and natural wonders of significant cultural importance, including Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Australian outback and geothermal Rotorua and the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.
Students will learn about pre- and post-colonial indigenous cultures, including their ancient cultural traditions and artistic forms, the impact of colonization on Australian Aborigines and New Zealand Maoris, and the social and cultural place of indigenous peoples in contemporary contexts. This 3-credit cross-domain course is designed for students in the Humanities (GH) and Arts (GA) of the College of Engineering.

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INSA Lyon, France: European Perspectives in Technology and Innovation

Study European perspectives on engineering and innovation at one of France's leading engineering schools during this four-week program. Experience innovative and interactive education, including company visits. Course topics include connected devices and smart services or management and innovation. You'll also be introduced to French culture and learn French at beginner, intermediate, or advanced level. For more information, seethe program's website.

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International research partnerships between Penn State and Monash University in Melbourne, Australia

This collaboration between Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and Penn State offers students the opportunity to conduct state-of-the-art field and laboratory research and learn about Australian approaches to managing water pollution in a watershed with diverse hydroclimatic conditions. These efforts are supported by the National Science Foundation's International Research Experiences for Students program. Each year, a total of four to five undergraduate and graduate students are selected from Penn State's various campuses.Apply on the program website.

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Navarra, Spain: Engineering Design

De Penn State School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEATS) offers this study abroad program administered by Penn State. Students gain design practice experience with international employees in international environments and designing for global markets. In addition, students learn to work in multicultural engineering design teams and collaborate with students from the United States, Spain, and other international institutions. This study abroad program takes place at the end of May for a period of two weeks at Tecnun (University of Navarra). Participants will also experience many cultural activities such as surfing the Bay of Biscay or visiting the Guggenheim Museum in Bilboa, Spain. This is an ideal program for engineering students at Penn State as it gives them the opportunity to attend a study abroad program while still having time to return home for a summer engineering internship!

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A Paid Research Internship Opportunity at Penn State-Freiburg – International Partnership for Responsive Infrastructure Using Sustainable Multifunctional Materials (iPRISM)

iPRISM is an international research experience open to students in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Earth and Mineral Sciences and Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. The program is based on the strong cooperation between thePenn State Center for Multipurpose Living Material Systems(LiMC2) to themlivMatS competence center of the University of Freiburg(LifeMatS) in Germany. The University of Friborg has one of the few living materials centers in the world, making iPRISM suitable for an international research experience in the field of advanced materials. Students are guided in their research by world-renowned experts and have access to unique facilities, including full-scale structures that integrate new composite materials inspired by nature. There are ways to take advantage of Fribourg's unique geographic location, which is easily accessible from France.

Registration link and registration deadline:
Applications are possible until January 31, 2023:Submit your application here »

Program Dates:
May 2023: Four weeks of remote onboarding sessions.
June-July 2023: Eight weeks of personal research in Freiburg, Germany.
August 2023: A final week of presentations, reflections and debriefings at Penn State.

Why you should apply:
This international research internship is an opportunity to take your academic experience to the next level:

• Gain valuable experience as part of a global research community that promotes equity, inclusion, collaboration and innovation
• Gain confidence in international and intercultural environments
• Expand your scientific and technical skills
• Enhance your personal growth and professional development skills
• Gain the skills you need to be a successful explorer
• Enrichment of your oral and written scientific communication
• Strengthen your problem-solving skills

Who should apply:
You should consider applying if you are a student who:

• Interested in developing an appreciation for innovative materials research
• In his third or fourth year of his BA degree at College of Engineering, College of Earth and Mineral Science, College of Ag. Science

Cost:
The iPRISM program covers all travel and accommodation expenses. In addition, the participating students receive a scholarship.

Other information:
Our particular focus is on recruiting and mentoring students from underrepresented groups.

Pforzheim, Germany: Engineers made in Germany

The summer school at Phorzheim University, Engineers Made in Germany, combines engineering courses, language studies and cultural excursions to offer engineering students a unique learning experience. The students take three courses: a German course; production management and supply chain management; and Engineering in the Manufacturing lecture series. The two technical courses focus on the German automotive industry. Many on-site visits are included in the program, such as the Mercedes-Benz factory; Porsche Museum and Factory; JUICE; Daimler Museum; European Patent Office; or HUGO BOSS. City visits include Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Munich and Berlin.

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Rome, Italy: Architecture

VonDepartment of Architectureoffers this faculty-led Penn State program in Italy. Students take courses taught by a faculty member at Penn State University in collaboration with IES Abroad in Rome. IES Abroad is a study abroad organization that welcomes students from the United States in a variety of academic disciplines. For this program, IES Abroad Rome will facilitate the delivery of two architecture courses and visits to affiliated sites in Rome and several other Italian cities. These courses explore what we can know or discover about this subject by examining artifacts and reviewing texts. While the courses require careful reading, building visualization and research, the material is presented at an elementary level and requires no more than a first semester of static preparation (EMCH211 or AE210).Italian 140, offered each fall semester at Penn State, is highly recommended for students enrolled in this program.

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Sendai, Tohoku University STEM Summer Program

This 4-week summer program in Tohoku, Japan is specially designed for science and engineering students. Students take a 4cr course titled Exploring the Frontier of Science and Technology, where they gain an understanding of the advanced science and technology of the future and how they contribute to society through research can. Also, they will offer advanced courses in advanced science and technology. The program includes experiments, lectures, facility/laboratory visits, lectures and excursions. Students from various engineering disciplines such as CMSPC, CMPEN, DS and BME can use these credits to meet core requirements.

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Seoul, Korea: Sungkyunkwan University International Summer Semester

The International Summer Semester (ISS) at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is a unique academic program dedicated to sharing and experiencing the fascinating history of Seoul, the 600-year-old capital of Korea. The program aims to foster students' global engagement by providing opportunities to share diverse perspectives on global issues, make friends from different cultural backgrounds, and explore Korean history, culture, and society. ISS is a four-week program and offers over 60 unique courses in areas such as Business and Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science, Data Science, and Linguistics and Korean Studies. By bringing together students and faculty from Korea and around the world, ISS not only enhances students' academic endeavors, but also expands their knowledge.

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Singapur, Singapur: National University of Singapore, Ingenieurdesign

De Penn State School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEATS) offers this study abroad program administered by Penn State. Students gain design practice experience with international employees in international environments and designing for global markets. In addition, students learn to work in multicultural technical design teams alongside students from other international institutions. This program takes place over a two-week period at the end of May at the National University of Singapore, the twelfth technical university in the world (Times Higher Education, 2012-2013). Penn State participants include students from the United States, China, Singapore, India and other countries. In addition to attending lectures and taking part in excursions, the students do their homework and implement a design project in a team. This is an ideal program for engineering students at Penn State as it gives them the opportunity to attend a study abroad program while still having time to return home for a summer engineering internship!

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Sydney, Australia: Engineering Design

This program will not take place in summer 2022.

This engineering design major is offered by the Penn State School of Engineering Design and Innovation (SEATS) offers students the opportunity to earn 3 EDSGN 270 credits while spending two weeks in Maymester, Australia. Check with your department for degree requirements. Under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Starkey, this faculty-led program allows students to compete alongside students from Australia and other international institutions in an industry-sponsored competition. Students learn design thinking techniques and best practices for team design projects. Participants will learn about Australian culture through activities such as a visit to the Sydney Opera House and the Blue Mountains.

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University College Dublin Organic Chemistry Program

This 8-week summer program allows students to complete 8 credits and three core course requirements. The students take the subjects Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 2, which correspond to CHEM 210, CHEM 212 and CHEM 213. This is a great option for our pre-medical chemical engineering and engineering students.

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University College Dublin Physics Program*

During this 6 week programme, students will take 6 credits in Dublin, Ireland and take credits for PHYS 212 and PHYS 214 and an early 20th century Irish and European history generated by 3 credits. This program is a good choice for aerospace engineering, engineering, and nuclear technology

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University of Leeds, Summer

Engineering students have this great opportunity to discover the UK through experiential learning, field trips and take engineering and general education courses. Leeds International Summer School is a four week program consisting of two sessions with students taking one course per session. Students must attend all four weeks of the program to receive Penn State credits through Penn State Global.

Each module usually includes at least one field trip to support what has been learned in class. Previous destinations have included Castle Howard in York, the BBC in Media City UK, Brontë Parsonage in Haworth and the cities of Manchester and Liverpool.

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