Engineering-Focused Programs
Engineering & Science, JapanConduct research at Tohoku University, known for developing innovations and hands-on learning. Guided by a faculty supervisor, work in a lab with international and Japanese students on the new Aobayama campus. Research |
Technion-Institute of Technology, IsraelOften compared to MIT, Technion is consistently ranked among the world's top science and technology research universities with several Nobel laureates among its faculty members. The port city of Haifa has been called Israel’s Silicon Valley. In this epicenter of innovation, boost your academic and professional career engaging in a 9-week, full-time internship followed by exciting course studies in a specialized topic. Internships | Research |
STEM Research Osaka, JapanIn this full-time lab program, conduct experiments and take part in team projects in a working science lab at Osaka University. Focus on fields like nanotechnology, molecular science, or robotics. Research |
Technical Univ. Summer, GermanyExperience a high-velocity, English-taught program at one of Germany’s top technical universities. After a short course on innovation management or German language, focus on a single, month-long course in engineering, architecture, urban design, communication or other fields. Get both theoretical and practical, hands-on experience. Includes trips to companies and research facilities in Berlin, a city with a strong industrial-artsy feel. |
Research in Taipei, TaiwanGain research skills over the summer at the prestigious National Taiwan University in Taipei. Working in ultramodern labs with local faculty, complete a research project and acquire experience that you can take anywhere after graduation. Research |
Immersion & Exchange Programs Suggested for Mechanical Engineering
National Univ. of SingaporeThe National Univ. of Singapore consistently lands in the top 20 worldwide ranking in mechanical engineering. It also has coursework in a number of target areas for UC Merced students: thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, materials, numerical analysis, circuits, and more. Courses are available in English. |
Imperial College, United KingdomConsistently in the top 10 worldwide, Imperial College is an ideal match for many mechanical engineering students in thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, and more. |
Hong Kong Univ. of Science and TechnologyHKUST is consistently ranked in the top 50 in the world for mechanical engineering and offers a robust array of courses in circuits, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, materials, and numerical analysis, among others. Courses are available in English. |
Univ. of Hong Kong (HKU)Across the water from HKUST is HKU, also consistently ranked in the top 50 in the world for mechanical engineering. Here students take courses in thermodynamics, circuits, numerical analysis, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and more. Courses are available in English. |
Univ. of Canterbury, New ZealandPerhaps the best university for ME majors in New Zealand, Canterbury offers courses in areas like heat transfer, vibration and control, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and more. |
Yonsei Univ., KoreaThe alma mater of our previous chancellor, Yonsei offers key coursework for ME majors in circuits, engineering economic analysis, materials, and numerical analysis. Courses are available in English. |
Lund Univ., SwedenIn the heart of sustainability-oriented Scandinavia, Lund Univ. serves students with courses in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, materials, numerical analysis, and more. Courses are available in English. |
Univ. of Sydney, AustraliaConsistently ranked in the top 50 worldwide in mechanical engineering, the University of Sydney is emerging as a strong choice for mechanical engineers. |
Univ. College Dublin, IrelandStudy in the Irish capital and take ME courses in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials, and more. |
Univ. of Edinburgh, ScotlandEdinburgh is a university town with strong offerings for UC mechanical engineering students with coursework targeting thermodynamics, heat transfer, computer-aided engineering, and more. |
Summer Physics Abroad
One potential route to study abroad for STEM students is to tackle a full year of introductory physics over the summer. Typically, this is the summer between students’ first and second year at UC Merced. Consider these options:
Ireland: Dublin Summer PhysicsIn just eight weeks at the University College Dublin, you can earn a full year of calculus-based physics credit, get a jump on math coursework, or prepare for a pre-med track. Lab experiments and group workshops expand your science knowledge with students from around the world. |
United Kingdom: Glasgow Science & EngineeringAs the home to the James Watt School of Engineering and the School of Life Sciences, the University of Glasgow offers the perfect environment for this intensive physics summer program. |
United Kingdom: Summer in SussexMinutes from the sparkling seafront, Sussex is quintessentially English, with spectacular castles, greenery, and attractions fit for royals. Pre-med and life sciences majors can earn up to a year of physics credit in two months! |