Short Term Engineering Program (STEP) Abroad
Faculty-led (Departmental) STEPs Abroad are fast-paced, unique international experiences typically lasting from one to six weeks. Credits earned vary by program, and most will involve a combination of industry visits, lectures, site visits, class work, and visits to tourist destinations. These programs may take place during Spring Break, May/Summer or Winter Break. Students will earn one to six credits depending on program length and academic content.
STEP-Abroad Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Programs open to First-Year-Engineering (FYE) applications:
Winter Break
International Perspectives in Water Sciences and Management- India
Spring Break
Gender in the World Paris and Madrid
AI and Safety in Systematic Review – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Ireland
Medical Device Manufacturing in Costa Rica
Water and Infrastructure Resilience: Public Health and Extreme Events - London, UK
May/Summer 2026
ME 20000 Thermodynamics I in the French Riviera
Australian Transportation Systems and Supply Chains
Medical Image Enhancement, Visualization, and Analysis-Medieval France
AI and Safety in Systematic Review - Italy
Energy and Motorsports in Italy - Application link open soon!
Experience German Engineering - Application link open soon!
Semiconductors in Korea - Application link open soon!
ECE 200001- Location TBD- Application link open soon!
Additive Manufacturing in France - Application link open soon!
Check in September for full list of 2026 Programs!
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