The College of Engineering’s International Engineering Programs offers unparalleled experiences both on campus and abroad for students looking to become global engineers. Students can participate in international programming on campus through an enrichment program titled Engineers Around the World, which promotes discourse and engagement for all engineers interested in an educational experience abroad. Additionally, students with a specific language and culture focus can enroll in one of IEP’s five-year, dual degree programs, where enrolled students earn two degrees simultaneously: a BSE or BS in their engineering discipline and a BA in French, German or Spanish. By combining the power of a strong engineering program and the immersion in a foreign language and culture (which includes a full academic-year abroad), the five-year, dual degree program prepares students for rewarding careers in a diverse array of engineering fields in a global context.
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Dual Degree International Programs
Dual degree international engineering programs offer students the unique opportunity to earn degrees from two academic Colleges at UConn – a bachelors in their engineering degree, and in their language of choice in French, German or Spanish. Students spend their fourth year in the country they have chosen in this immersive experience. They spend half of the year taking coursework that will make up the majority of their language degree, and the other half, in a paid experiential work opportunity in the country, that will help subsidize the entire cost of their trip.
Through dual degree programs, students gain a competitive edge in the global job market, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and build an international network of professional contacts, all while becoming better global citizens and engineers.
Engineering students looking to participate can indicate their interest at orientation, the involvement fair, or can request more information by emailing engr-exped@uconn.edu