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Suggested Programs for Electrical Engineering

Studying abroad as an electrical engineering student offers invaluable opportunities to broaden your perspective, experience diverse cultures, collaborate with international experts, and gain a global network, enhancing your technical skills and personal growth for future career success.

Beyond an expanded global perspective and an enhanced network, you will improve your adaptability, problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and intercultural skills for a competitive edge in the dynamic field of chemical engineering. Study abroad as a chemical engineering student opens doors to global perspectives, cross-cultural collaboration, and exposure to cutting-edge research, enhancing your adaptability, intercultural skills, and global network for a competitive edge in the dynamic field of chemical engineering.

Electrical engineering lab, Turkey

Electrical engineering lab, Turkey

Electrical engineering lab, Turkey

Studying abroad as an electrical engineering student offers invaluable opportunities to broaden your perspective, experience diverse cultures, collaborate with international experts, and gain a global network, enhancing your technical skills and personal growth for future career success.

Beyond an expanded global perspective and an enhanced network, you will improve your adaptability, problem-solving, cross-cultural communication, and intercultural skills for a competitive edge in the dynamic field of chemical engineering. Study abroad as a chemical engineering student opens doors to global perspectives, cross-cultural collaboration, and exposure to cutting-edge research, enhancing your adaptability, intercultural skills, and global network for a competitive edge in the dynamic field of chemical engineering.

Engineering-Focused Programs

Research in Taipei, Taiwan

NTU offers a distinguished electrical engineering program that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, emphasizing innovation, research excellence, and specialization in areas such as electronics, telecommunications, and energy systems.

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Engineering & Science in English, Tohoku Univ., Japan

Tohoku University, located in Sendai, offers a distinguished electrical engineering program known for its research excellence, strong industry collaborations, and advanced studies in areas such as power systems, electronics, and telecommunications.

Research
This program has a required research component which makes up from one third to one half of your academic curriculum during each semester. You will be placed in a research group based on a study plan you submit as part of your predeparture checklist. See the courses and credits tab for more information on Tohoku University research.

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STEM Research in Singapore

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) offers cutting-edge electrical engineering that focuses on interdisciplinary learning, design thinking, and technological innovation, preparing students to become versatile engineers capable of addressing complex real-world challenges in areas such as power systems, electronics, and communication networks.

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STEM Research in Osaka, Japan

Osaka University, located in Japan, offers a prominent electrical engineering program renowned for its comprehensive curriculum, advanced research facilities, and expertise in areas such as power systems, electronics, telecommunications, and signal processing, preparing students for diverse careers in the field of electrical engineering.

Research
This is a full-time lab research program; you will be placed in a lab based on a research proposal you submit as part of your predeparture checklist. See the courses and credits tab for more information on Osaka University researchers.

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Immersion & Exchange Programs Suggested for Electrical Engineering

Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers a prestigious electrical engineering program renowned for its academic excellence, research prowess, and focus on innovation, preparing students to tackle complex engineering challenges and make significant contributions to the field.

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National Univ. of Singapore

NUS provides a rigorous electrical engineering curriculum with a focus on research and experiential learning, producing highly skilled engineers. Courses are available in English.

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University of Auckland, New Zealand

The University of Auckland offers a comprehensive electrical engineering program known for its strong theoretical foundation, industry connections, and research opportunities, preparing students for successful careers in various domains of electrical engineering.

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University of Cape Town, South Africa

UCT provides a well-rounded electrical engineering program that emphasizes problem-solving, innovation, and ethical engineering practices. Courses are available in English.

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National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico

UNAM offers a comprehensive electrical engineering program with a strong foundation in both theory and practical applications. Courses are available primarily in Spanish.

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Tsinghua University, China

Known for its strong engineering programs, Tsinghua University boasts world-class faculty and extensive research opportunities in electrical engineering.

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Univ. of New South Wales, Australia

UNSW offers a leading electrical engineering program that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, emphasizing practical skills, industry engagement, and research excellence to produce well-rounded graduates.

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Univ. College Dublin, Ireland

UCD provides a well-rounded electrical engineering program that integrates theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and industry-relevant projects. Courses are available in English.

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Feature: 5 Reasons STEM Majors Should Study Abroad

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Want to stand out on your next job application or boost your chances into getting into grad school? Or are you looking to expand your worldview, perhaps explore a side interest? Whatever your goal is, there’s a good chance study abroad can help you achieve it.

Completing Other Engineering Degree Requirements Abroad

Engineering students have several general education requirements that they can easily tackle through study abroad:

  1. Approaches to Knowledge
    1. At least one course in natural sciences
    2. At least three courses in social sciences, arts, and humanities
  2. Intellectual Experiences
    1. Global Awareness, which is automatically fulfilled through study abroad with UCEAP
    2. Additional Intellectual Experiences, as appropriate, including, but not limited to:
      1. Societies and Cultures of the Past,
      2. Diversity and Identity, or
      3. Sustainability

These requirements represent the most flexible general education requirements for Engineering students planning to study abroad.

Technical Electives Abroad

Technical electives serve as the next most flexible degree requirement category. Study abroad advisors suggest that engineers who wish to pursue engineering coursework while abroad and take advantage of the specializations of uniquely-positioned world-class universities save as many technical electives as they can while enrolled at UC Merced and instead target core, prescribed engineering requirements. Technical electives should value at least 3.0 semester units or students should plan to combine more than one course to fulfill unit requirements in this area.

Enrollment Planning Strategies for Engineers

Whenever possible, study abroad advisors recommend that Engineering students aim for more of their major and School of Engineering degree requirements when selecting a program and using the general education requirements as fallback options in case the targeted engineering course requirements do not pan out. In this way students continue to make progress toward their degrees while maximizing their scholarship potential and the the opportunities to integrate an international experience with their academic interests.

For Engineering requirements, students will have courses reviewed through the   Engineering course approval form, assuming the courses have not already been previously approved to fulfill a degree requirement.

Previously Approved UCEAP Coursework

The School of Engineering has made some previously approved courses for Engineering substitutions and/or requirements available to the public. This is not a comprehensive list of courses available but it may be a starting point in your research.

Additionally, the School of Natural Sciences has some previously approved courses listed online. This is not a comprehensive list of courses available, either, but it may help with SNS coursework to fulfill Engineering requirements.

  Engineering Course Approvals for UCEAP

  Natural Sciences Course Approvals for UCEAP

Course Approval and Course Approval Forms

With a few exceptions of previously approved courses (ask your academic advisor), courses will need to be approved to meet individual degree requirements. In these cases, students will use the Course Approval Form for the school that would typically offer such a course at UC Merced:

 

The school will often require a syllabus or equivalent in order to do a review. Keep in mind that syllabi may be protected intellectual property of certain professors or universities and may not be publicly posted online. If it is a UC Center program, you may be able to acquire syllabi through your study abroad advisor. If the program is with a local host university and the course is not posted online, you may be able to inquire with the instructor or host university in some cases.

Academic Planning

No matter your academic intentions while studying abroad, you should consult your academic advisor and your MyDegreePath report to plan out your study abroad academic goals. Once you narrow your search to 1-3 study abroad programs consult your program page or ask your study abroad advisor about resources for researching courses in your program.

 

Start planning for study abroad with your academic advisor as soon as you can. One of the keys to maximizing academic success abroad is early planning and scheduling course loads before, during, and after study abroad. This includes strategies such as targeting a study abroad term to exploit areas of flexibility in your academic plan.

Be sure to make use of UCEAP course credit resources below, too.

 

UC Merced Campus Credit through UCEAP

How to Explore Database of Courses Previously Taken

 

Campus Credit Abroad

Planning the courses you’ll take on study abroad is as important as figuring out when and where to go. All courses taken on the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) are guaranteed UC credit, but understanding how each class may fit into your academic plan is a critical part of the planning process.

UCEAP Database of Courses Previously Taken

How to Find Courses for UCEAP

One of the challenges with academic planning and completing the Academic Planning Form is finding courses. While there is never any certainty with course offerings and study abroad always requires a little calculated academic risk, there are some techniques to minimize the risk and exploit unique educational opportunities through study abroad.

Courses & Credit Tab

For nearly every UCEAP program page, there will be a tab labeled “Courses & Credit.” Within this tab you will find information and links in the “Course Opportunities” area. The course resources are listed in order of relevance. Depending on the program, you might find any of the following resources:

  1. Course syllabi
  2. Links to academic majors or programs with courses
  3. A bulleted list of courses

UCEAP Course Catalog

All UCEAP coursework taken in the last five (5) years is listed in the UCEAP Course Catalog. There are a few things you should consider when using the UCEAP Course Catalog:

  1. The list of courses is not comprehensive.
  2. Course units are listed in quarter units (to convert to semester units, divide by 1.5).
  3. Syllabi are not included.
  4. You may need to search less intuitive subject areas to find coursework (e.g. health sciences for public health, "engineering" for bioengineering, business for management and business economics).

Check Previously Approved Courses

There are a few resources available showing coursework previously approved for study abroad online. The resources are limited but they do represent some of the more recent course approvals:

A Note on Course Syllabi

Your academic advisor or school may insist that you need syllabi in order to determine whether a course abroad will substitute a particular degree requirement. While this is generally true, this does not prevent you from planning out your academic schedule abroad and determining what type of degree requirements a course may fulfill.

Sometimes your study abroad advisor or UCEAP can acquire a syllabus on your behalf; however, this is not always the case. Please understand that syllabi are often considered intellectual property and may not be shared until the course begins. Previously approved courses (see above) are often your first go-to resource to select courses.