International Opportunities

The profession of engineering has been transformed by the globalization of the world economy.

Engineers need different skills than just five years ago to be successful. U.S. based engineers will need to engage in engineering design, planning, and maintenance activities with partners across the globe. This requires greater understanding and sensitivity to other cultures.

The College of Engineering currently offers several options to prepare students for long-term careers in a global engineering profession.

• International Engineering is a degree concentration that results in students receiving dual degrees in the Liberal Arts and Engineering Science, including a minor in a second language.
• Study Abroad programs. Last year engineering students studied in Argentina, Australia,Chile, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
• International service and field projects through groups such as Engineers Without Borders.
• International internships. Contact Terry Comerford, Engineering Career Liaison to explore options, like Ellen Zwickl’s internship in Germany.

For more information, please call the Engineering Academic Affairs office at (970) 491-1058, visit the Office of International Programs in Laurel Hall (Northeast corner of the Oval), or review the Study Abroad Office website.