Engineering students have the opportunity to study abroad and earn engineering credits toward their degrees. There are options to study various engineering topics in locations all over the world. Review program information below to find the right program for you.
To receive updates about these programs, including information session and application details, please fill out the College of Engineering Study Abroad Interest Form.
Please note that while this is an up-to-date program listing, some applications may still be under construction or awaiting final approval. If a link doesn't take you to a live application, check again after a couple of weeks or inquire with spauling@uw.edu.
An engineering student that meets the requirements may attend a summer or early fall program any summer of their academic career.
In faculty-led programs a UW instructor teaches a UW course abroad. Visiting programs require that students enroll at a university or other institution abroad.
Although summer programs may be longer, "early fall" programs (typically taking place over just the month of September) may be easier to fit between other summer opportunities and the beginning of autumn quarter.
Note that summer/early fall programs have the most varied program fees based on program content and length. A program fee could be anywhere from $2,500 to $14,000, not accounting for financial aid. Be sure to check the "Finance" tab of each brochure to learn more.
Australia
Term: Summer A-Term 2024 - on hold 2025
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Credit: ME 498
Deadline: January 31
Denmark
Term: Summer A-Term 2025
Location: Lyngby, Denmark
Credit: CHEM E 430, CHEM E 437
Deadline: January 31
France
Term: Summer A-Term 2025
Location: Poitiers and Toulouse, France
Credit: AA 498
Deadline: January 15
Germany
Term: Summer A-Term, Summer B-Term, or Summer Quarter 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Credit: Varies based on course selection (7-9 credits)
Deadline: January 31
Note: this program is also available during AUT/WIN/SPR.
Hong Kong (Exchange)
Term: Summer Quarter 2025
Location: Hong Kong
Credit: Varies based on course selection (10-15 credits)
Deadline: January 15
Note: this program is also available during AUT/WIN/SPR.
Hong Kong (Research)
Term: Summer Quarter 2025
Location: Hong Kong
Credit: Projects may include AA, CSE, ECE, ME (5 credits)
Deadline: January 15
Note: for a classroom-based experience, see exchange program above.
Italy
Term: Early fall 2026 - on hold 2025
Location: Rome, Italy
Credit: CEE 409/509
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Note: an engineering program at the Rome Center is also available during Autumn quarter; see AUT/WIN/SPR dropdown.
Japan (Sendai)
Term: Summer A-Term 2025
Location: Sendai, Japan
Credit: ENGR 296
Deadline: January 31
Japan (Tokyo)
Term: Program on hold for 2024 - TBD for 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Credit: Credit value varies depending on whether the program is running under the research or classroom-based model in a given year (2023 was the classroom-based model).
Deadline: January 3
Japan (Nagoya)
Term: Summer A-Term 2025
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Credit: ENGR 496, JAPAN 145
Deadline: January 15
Jordan
Term: Summer A-Term 2024 - on hold 2025
Location: Irbid, Jordan
Credit: CEE 497 / CEWA 598 / ESRM 490
Deadline: January 31
Kenya
Term: Early fall 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Credit: Computer Science. Course number TBD
Deadline: February 15
Info coming soon!
Nepal
Term: Early fall 2024 - on hold 2025
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Credit: BIOEN 407
Deadline: February 15
Singapore
Term: Early fall 2025
Location: Singapore
Credit: E E 399
Deadline: February 15
Info coming soon!
Spain
Term: Summer A-Term 2025
Location: León, Spain
Credit: IND E 315, IND E 337
Deadline: January 6
Switzerland
Term: Summer B-Term 2025 - info coming soon
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Credit: EE 215, EE 398, ENGR 496
Deadline: February 15
UK (HCDE)
Term: Early fall 2024 - 2025 info coming soon
Location: London, England
Credit: HCDE 497
Deadline: February 15
UK (Biomed Research)
Term: Summer 2025
Location: London, England
Credit: Projects may include BioE, ChemE, ME (9 credits)
Deadline: Rolling; priority deadline December 15
UK (Research)
Term: Summer 2025
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Credit: Projects may include ChemE, CivE, CSE, EnvE, ME (9 credits)
Deadline: Rolling; priority deadline December 15
With good planning, it’s very possible to study abroad for a quarter or two as an engineering student. Different majors have different recommended timelines for study abroad, so it’s always a good idea to reach out to an academic adviser as early as possible to begin planning your curriculum around an abroad experience.
Some programs, such as Engineering Italy, are pre-approved toward specific UW course requirements. Exchange programs, on the other hand, have many more course options but require you to look for curriculum matches in their online listings.
Germany (Exchange)
Term: Fall+winter quarters 2025/6 (“winter semester”), spring+summer quarters 2026 (“Summer semester”)
Location: Berlin, Germany
Credit: Varies based on course selection
Deadline: January 31, (fall+winter), May 15 (spring+summer)
Note: this program is also available during Summer.
Hong Kong (Exchange)
Term: Autumn quarter 2025 (“autumn semester”), winter+spring quarters 2026 (“spring semester”)
Location: Hong Kong
Credit: Varies based on course selection
Deadline: January 31 (autumn), May 15 (winter+spring)
Note: this program is also available during Summer.
Japan (Exchange)
Term: Fall+winter quarters 2025/6 (“second semester”), spring+summer quarters 2026 (“first semester”)
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Credit: Varies based on course selection
Deadline: November 30 (fall+winter), May 15 (spring+summer)
Japan (Exchange)
Term: Fall+winter quarters 2025/6 (“second semester”), spring+summer quarters 2026 (“first semester”)
Location: Sendai, Japan
Credit: Varies based on course selection
Deadline: November 30 (fall+winter), May 15 (spring+summer)
India
Term: Winter quarter 2026
Location: Bangalore, India
Credit: CEE 498
Deadline: May 15, 2025
Italy
Term: Fall quarter 2025
Location: Rome, Italy
Credit: AA 210 / MATH 207 / A&H credit
Deadline: February 15, 2025
Note: an engineering program at the Rome Center is also available during Early Fall in alternating years; see Summer dropdown.
In addition to UW engineering programs, engineering students can also consider other UW exchange programs. Refer to this list for general UW exchange programs that allow exchange students to take engineering courses.
While the course categories listed here are a starting point, always check with your academic adviser about which courses abroad will fulfill your requirements. Many universities only offer a few courses in a given discipline, and you should work closely with your department to confirm whether a specific course will be approved.
If a program of interest to you doesn’t have an open application, please reach out to the study abroad office, as certain exchanges are only open based on student interest.
| Country | Program | Engineering Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | University of Melbourne Exchange | BioE, ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, ME |
| University of Queensland Exchange | AA, BioE, ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, HCDE, ISE, ME | |
| University of Sydney Exchange | AA, BioE, ChemE, CEE, ECE, ME | |
| CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in Sydney (pay CIEE rate instead of UW tuition rate) | AA, ChemE, CivE, ECE, EnvE, ISE, ME, MSE | |
| China | Tsinghua University Exchange | ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, MSE, ME |
| Denmark | Aarhus University Exchange | CEE, CSE, HCDE, ME |
| Germany | University of Saarlandes Departmental Exchange | CSE |
| Hong Kong | Chinese University of Hong Kong Exchange | AA, CEE, CSE, ECE, HCDE, MSE, ME |
| Ireland | University College Dublin Exchange | BioE, ChemE, CEE, ECE, ME |
| Japan | Institute of Science Tokyo Exchange | AA, ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, ISE, MSE, ME |
| New Zealand | University of Auckland Exchange | BioE, ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, ISE, MSE, ME |
| University of Canterbury Exchange | BioE, ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, HCDE, MSE, ME | |
| Singapore | National University of Singapore Exchange | BioE, ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, HCDE, ISE, MSE, ME |
| South Korea | Yonsei University Exchange | CEE, CSE, ISE, MSE, ME |
| Spain | CIEE Engineering and Society in Madrid (pay CIEE rate instead of UW tuition rate) | AA, BioE, CSE, ECE, ISE, ME |
| Sweden | KTH Royal Institute of Technology Departmental Exchange | CSE |
| Switzerland | ETH Zurich Departmental Exchange | CSE |
| EPFL Departmental Exchange | CSE | |
| United Kingdom | University College London Exchange | BioE, ChemE, CEE, CSE, CivE, EnvE, ECE, ME |
| University of Bristol Exchange | AA, CEE, CSE, ECE, ME | |
| University of Edinburgh Exchange | ChemE, CEE, CSE, ECE, ME | |
| CIEE Arts and Sciences Program in London (pay CIEE rate instead of UW tuition rate) | BioE, ChemE, CivE, ECE, EnvE, ME | |
| Multiple countries | CIEE Programs | Varies |
| IES Programs | Varies | |
| SIT Programs | Varies |
Keep in mind that the University of Washington offers many other study abroad programs throughout the academic year. An engineering student could use a non-engineering study abroad experience to complete General Education requirements, study a language of interest, or take classes for a minor. While this is easiest in the Summer or Early Fall, an engineering student who is ahead in their coursework may find that a full quarter of humanities or social science is a great way to broaden their horizons. As always, you should speak with an academic adviser about any study abroad plans.
Some non-engineering programs of potential interest:
- CIEE Open Campus Block Program - various locations ("early fall," autumn, winter, or spring. Flexible program dates and locations; rolling deadlines.)
- DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia in Copenhagen, Denmark or Stockholm, Sweden (Any quarter including summer. Includes courses in programming, sustainability, public health, urban design, and many more.)
- Rome in Residence (autumn, winter, or spring. Many Ssc/A&H options such as architecture, anthropology, writing, and Italian language.)
