At the College of Engineering, we recognize that having an international perspective is imperative to being a well-rounded engineer. Spending time abroad and developing the ability to work and communicate effectively across cultures is one of the best things you can do to increase your marketability in a global job market.
As a student in engineering, construction or computing, an experience abroad will undoubtedly expand your perspective on the engineering profession and the world around you. University of Nebraska students are afforded many unique opportunities to globalize their engineering education. No matter what your goals are, there are education abroad options that will suit your academic, personal, and professional needs.
My advice for engineering students who are looking to go abroad would be to try something different. Go out of your comfort zone and explore. Academically, I learned something that I would have not originally chosen (architectural engineering), so I got to see a different side of engineering disciplines.
Jaelle
Studied abroad in Italy
Faculty-led Programs
Faculty-Led Programs are short-term (typically 2-3 weeks) study-abroad experiences led by COE professors. Students receive UNL credit for these experiences. Courses that are at least three credits satisfy the ACE 9 outcome requirement when taken with UGEP 250 (0 Credits).
Featured programs allow COE students to enroll in courses in engineering and related subjects that advance their matriculation while also allowing them to immerse themselves in another culture. These are approved programs through third-party study abroad organizations. Depending upon the program and major of the student, participants can take up to 400-level classes and transfer them back to UNL. Students can take classes at a foreign institution or at an academic center administered by the host organization during a semester, January term, or summer term. Students who enroll in at least three credits satisfy the ACE 9 outcome requirement when taken with UGEP 250 (0 Credits).
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Engineering Abroad Options
Summer 2025
Engineering at Kobe University in Japan
Dr. Sangjin Ryu
The four-week research and study abroad program is based at Kobe University in Japan. This program is intended for civil, mechanical, agricultural, and environmental engineering majors and any students in agriculture-related majors. All accepted students will be awarded a $500 scholarship.
Summer 2025
Engineering in Greece
Dr. Iason Konstantzos
The two-week program aims to navigate students through selected significant buildings and infrastructure projects in Greece, both built and under construction, and through that scope discuss building styles, architecture, technology, construction challenges, and history and culture, while also encouraging students to embrace diversity, immersing themselves in the culture and experiencing interacting with groups different from their own.
Summer
Engineering and Math in Prague, Czech Republic
Study abroad for 3-4 weeks in what is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Enroll in and complete a math course (3 credits) while complimenting your experience with an art history, international relations, or photography course. Previously approved courses for COE majors include:
Course title abroad | UNL Equivalent |
|---|---|
Linear Algebra | MATH 314 |
Differential Equations | MATH 221 |
Calculus III | MATH 208 |
Summer and Semester Full Curriculum
John Cabot University in Rome, Italy
Study abroad for a few weeks in the summer, or a whole semester, in one of the most popular study abroad destinations for students. Experience the food, culture, ancient history, and breathtaking sites Rome has to offer. Earn up to 6 credits (summer) or 16 credits (semester) during your education abroad. John Cabot University has a variety of classes, many of which can count towards major, minor, or elective requirements at UNL. Previously approved courses for COE majors include:
Course Title Abroad | UNL Equivalent |
|---|---|
Statics | MECH 223 |
Mechanics of Materials | MECH 325 |
Fluid Mechanics | MECH 310 |
Microcontroller Programming | ECEN 220 |
Calculus II | MATH 107+108 (combo) |
Linear Algebra | MATH 314 |
Semester or Academic Year
Lancaster University Semester Exchange Program
The reciprocal exchange program between UNL and Lancaster University (Lancaster, England) allows undergraduate students to spend a semester or academic year fully integrated with their British peers within Lancaster - student housing, regular classes, etc. Most majors offered at UNL are also available at Lancaster.
Summer (or Semester)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Study abroad for a few weeks in the summer, or for a semester, in the most popular tourist destination in South America - Argentina. Argentina boasts staggering geography, a renowned arts community, and a growing economy - driven by an exciting mixture of cultures. Previously approved courses for COE majors include:
Course title abroad | UNL Equivalent |
|---|---|
Physics II | PHYS 212 |
Thermal Physics | PHYS 431 |
Discrete Math | MATH 3XX |
Differential Equations | MATH 221 |
Thermodynamics | MECH 200 |
Electrical Circuits | ECEN 236 |
Dynamics | MECH 373 |
Summer 2026
Engineering in French Culture
Dr. Carl Nelson
This is a 12-day in-person faculty-led education abroad program to Montpellier, Rouen, and Paris. Students will learn French history and culture that have contributed to French scientific and engineering/technical achievements throughout history. Examples of the technology students will study include:
• Photography
• Film
• Ancient and modern structural building techniques and
• Health advancements (e.g., stethoscope, pasteurization, radiotherapy)
Summer
Hannover Science and Engineering Projects Programs, Germany
The Leibniz University Hannover - Summer Science and Engineering Projects program allows UNL engineering and science majors to carry out research internships under the direction of local faculty members. Leibniz University Hannover is a member of the TU9, an association of the leading technical universities in Germany.
No knowledge of German is required for participation, as the program is conducted entirely in English. However, for those looking to develop their language skills, Hannover's dialect is considered especially learner-friendly. Hannover is the capital of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) and the political and cultural center of the region. Known as a "Green City" and "City of Short Distances," Hannover is a great home base for students to explore near and far in their free time.
Course Credit
Students will receive a certificate of completion, which is transferrable for 1 to 6 UNL credits. Students will work with a UNL transfer credit evaluator to determine the number of credits they will receive for the research program.
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