Study Abroad & International Experiences
Explore study abroad programs and experiences designed for CEENVE students in exciting destinations. These programs offer a unique opportunity to earn credit while studying abroad with your fellow Cal Poly students and learning from experienced professors at distinguished universities.
Study Abroad Programs
Melbourne
Swinburne University of Technology offers engineering students the opportunity to study in Melbourne, Australia, for a semester (two quarters) or year.
Recommended for Fall quarter of Junior year.
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Paris
Experience Paris as a learning lab through site visits and lectures that complement the classroom curriculum. Engineering majors will be able to take two engineering courses, as well as two general education courses on this program.
Recommended for Fall quarter of Sophomore year.
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Munich
Munich University of Applied Sciences offers engineering students the option to take engineering courses for a summer. The study program is complemented by field trips (e.g. to the factory of a famous Bavarian car brand) and enriched with cultural activities in Munich and Bavaria.
Recommended for Spring quarter of Junior year.
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Karlsruhe
The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences offers students the opportunity to take engineering courses while studying in Karlsruhe, Germany, for up to a year.
Recommended for Fall quarter of Junior year.
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Queretaro
Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey offers engineering students the opportunity to study abroad in Mexico while taking major classes in English. Each semester, students enroll in six to nine units of Spanish language and six to nine units of academic coursework taught in English.
Recommended for Sophomore year.
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Stockholm
The KTH Royal Institute of Technology exchange program offers students in Engineering the ability to take engineering courses while living in Stockholm, Sweden, for a semester (two quarters) or year.
Recommended for Fall quarter of Senior year.
Explore Stockholm Program
Goteborg
Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture with a strong focus on sustainability. Chalmers University of Technology offers engineering students the opportunity to take classes while living in Goteborg. Students must be a fourth year to enroll.
Recommended for Fall quarter of Senior year.
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FAQ
Melbourne – Swinburne University of Technology offers engineering students the opportunity to study in Melbourne, Australia, for a semester (two quarters) or year. Visit the Cal Poly Abroad website for more information. Recommended for Fall quarter of Junior year.
The deadline to apply for winter and spring study abroad programs is fall. Refer to the information links provided for further information.
Spring and summer are most recommended for studying abroad because many of the programs are semester-long. Below are flowcharts with programs during the year that works best with your major.
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This depends on the program (CEA, CSU IP, or Cal Poly International Program). Some programs have pre-approved classes but you should visit CENG International Exchange Program advising to ensure you are taking the right classes. Refer to the flowcharts above to get a better understanding of programs that work best with your major.
Firstly, make sure to attend a study abroad workshop. After attending, decide when the best time to travel based on your flowchart and classes.
Courses taken abroad will be calculated into a your Higher Education GPA. Any grades in major courses will also be applied to your major GPA.
You should submit substitution petitions prior to going abroad. These petitions can be downloaded on Cal Poly’s International Center’s website. Please note that substitution petitions are not required prior to applying. We recommend meeting with an advisor if you have any question about completing the substitution petition. Once you have completed the petition, please attach course descriptions for each course you list and drop it off in Engineering Student Services (40-115). Note: ECTS credits can be converted to quarter units by dividing the ECTS credits by 2 and multiplying by 1.5 (example 4 ECTS = 3 Qtr units). You should request to have your official transcripts sent to Cal Poly. Cal Poly’s Office of the Registrar will then input the courses into your Degree Progress Report (this process can take up to a quarter).