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"I had a wonderful experience studying abroad. It was quite a bit of work to get the classes approved but it was well worth it when I was finally off to Sydney. I would recommend the semester that starts in the summer because only one quarter would be missed at UCSD ... but I am going to graduate on time in the spring. It is an amazing experience that I would highly recommend." --Ethan Mosbaugh, Computer Engineering Major, '06 |
Why study abroad?
“Today’s workplace requires you to be quick on your feet and highly adaptable. You will work for, and with, professionals from diverse backgrounds whose personal styles may be quite different from your own. Study Abroad is an outstanding way to build your skills, to see the world through another’s eyes, and to demonstrate to employers that you are tested and ready to pursue the global workplace.” --Andrew T. Ceperley, Director, Career Services Center, UCSD We live in the midst of a rapidly evolving global workplace. Study abroad will help you develop skills that are critical to an engineering education in this global marketplace. An international educational experience will provide you with the necessary skills to work effectively in industry, academia, and the public sector. Consider your value to an employer or a graduate program if you’ve:
What if I don't speak another language? You will find that English is the language of instruction in engineering at many top universities around the world. Additionally, you will find many programs available to you in English-speaking countries. The advisors in the Programs Abroad Office at UCSD can assist you in your search. Also, EAP has an Options in English page to help you in your research. When should I study abroad? While it is possible for CSE majors to go abroad at almost any point in their academic careers, the particular quarter, semester, summer or year that you study abroad depends on your individual progress in your major and what courses you plan to take while abroad. Because of the sequential nature of many of your required courses in the major, timing of your study abroad program will be critical if you plan to graduate in four years. Careful planning with your department advisors will insure you are aware of all of the opportunities available to you in fulfilling department requirements. Please see the CSE advisor for a four year plan that will work for you! EAP and OAP offer a variety of short-term and year-long programs taught in English or in a foreign language that complement and enrich UC engineering degrees, in most cases without delaying graduation or adding financial burden. Programs are available for students at the sophomore, junior, and senior levels. Where should I study abroad?
Here are just a few of the many options out there for you! Japan: Engineering Programs in English (EAP) Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan Hong Kong: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, School of Science Australia: University of New South Wales, Australia University of Sydney, Australia United Kingdom: University of Sussex, Brighton, England University of Birmingham, England University of Edinburgh, Scotland Singapore: National University of Singapore (NUS)
What will it cost?
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What are my first steps?
Requirements Please see the advisor in the Department of CSE for specific requirements regarding study abroad and your major. The CSE advisor has compiled extensive course descriptions, created four year plans, and has lists of previously approved CS courses from many host institutions to assist you in your planning. What classes should I take?
What happens when I return? Students must bring all coursework material from their abroad program to the CSE advisor with a general petition for each course. The Faculty advisor of the program will review the petitions and make final approval on coursework – if courses are approved the information will be transferred to the appropriate colleges. You are strongly encouraged to be in touch with your advisor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering while you are abroad. You may email course descriptions and syllabi while at your host institution which can be reviewed here at UCSD so that you know what courses you'll receive credit for upon your return. This, too, will speed up your petitioning process when you get back to UCSD. Yeah, but ...
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