Study Abroad
International Engineering Education Office


Deadlines

  • All accepted fall and spring semester students must check the deadlines for their host university applications
  • Applications are still being accepted for select spring 2009 semester programs. Contact the IEE office for details. The deadline is October 1st.
  • Deadline for the maymester 09 programs is November 1st
  • Priority deadline for all summer programs is December 1st
  • Final deadline for Summer 09, Fall 09 and Spring 10 programs is March 1st

Engineers of the 21st century are responding constantly to new technology and marketplace demands. This evolving market requires not only technical proficiency but knowledge of international issues as well. By participating in the Cockrell School of Engineering International Engineering Programs (IEP) you will:

The Cockrell School of Engineering is developing educational programs in other countries to help students like you attain the skills necessary for success in the global marketplace. Through IEE, students are introduced to a new culture and learn about international issues important to the engineering field.

Engineering students from all disciplines are encouraged to participate in programs offered by the IEE office during their undergraduate careers. Significant financial aid is available for all of the international programs. We have also compiled a Student Guide to help plan your trip and orient you to the programs. You can also take a look at some of our Past IEE Programs to get a feel for what we have to offer.

Contact Information

Keep up to date on all program information by joining the International Engineering Program list serve. To join this list:

  1. Go to the mailing list site.
  2. Select the List of Lists tab at the top of the page.
  3. Select the International Engineering Education list.
  4. Select the Subscribe link, then confirm that you really want to subscribe to that list.
  5. Enter your e-mail address, then click Submit.

Dr. Janet Ellzey
Assistant Dean for International Engineering Education
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
ETC 7.148A
Phone: 512-471-7020

Laurie Berman
Program Coordinator
International Engineering Programs
College of Engineering
University of Texas at Austin
ETC 7.148
Phone: 512-232-9675

Fax (Dr. Ellzey and Laurie): 512-471-1045
E-mail (Dr. Ellzey and Laurie): iep@me.utexas.edu

Information Sessions

  • There are no information sessions scheduled at this time. Please schedule a meeting with the IEE staff to learn which program would work best for you.

Programs

Pre-Application

Your first step to apply is to fill out a pre-application. After your pre-application has been submitted, you will be contacted by the IEE staff.

Student Guide

Important information on selecting a program, what to expect and helpful tips before you go. →

Financial Aid

There are many ways to fund your study abroad experience. Planning early and educating yourself about the many scholarship and financial aid options is your first step to ensure that you can go abroad.. →

Course Equivalency Database

Read through our list or pre-approved courses to help plan your semester exchange experience. →

UT Study Abroad Office

Students who are interested in studying abroad in countries that the IEE does not have programs with can still go abroad. You will have to go through the UT Study Abroad Office to go abroad. If you would like to take engineering credit, you are responsible for working with your faculty advisor. The Study Abroad Office offers programs for a semester, maymester, summer or year.→

Planet Longhorn

If you are interested in getting involved before you go abroad, or after you return, you can participate in Planet Longhorn. Planet Longhorn is a student organization that was started by engineering students who had been abroad and wanted exchange students here at UT to have an opportunity to meet local students.→

Engineers Without Borders

UT has a very active Engineers Without Borders Student Organization. This group has projects in Mexico, Panama and Cameroon. Students have the opportunity to have an international experience while using their engineering skills to benefit society.