The Cockrell School of Engineering's short-term study abroad programs range in location and subject matter. Several programs offer immersion opportunities in industry or research.

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May Term Programs

4 weeks. UT faculty lead a group of 10-30 students and teach one UT course on our May Term programs. Students receive in-residence credit and can use most forms of financial aid for their course abroad. May Term courses are a part of Spring registration, and there is no tuition fee for May Term tuition as long as the student is an undergraduate and maintains at least 12 credit hours during the Spring semester. These programs are ideal for students who want an immersive experience abroad but who may also have other commitments over the summer semester. May Term faculty leaders are outstanding engineering professors who are dedicated to mentoring students during the program and often become lifelong contacts.

List of 2025 Programs

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Machine Elements; taught by Michael Cullinan

Barcelona, Spain
Engineering Communication; taught by Robert Carroll

Copenhagen, Denmark 
Engineering Communication; taught by Andrew Logan

Edinburgh, Scotland
Introduction to Numerical Methods; taught by David DiCarlo

Kyoto, Japan
Micro and Nanotechnologies for Sensors; taught by Tim Yeh

London, England
Engineering Communication; taught by D'Arcy Randall

Madrid, Spain
Air Pollution Engineering; taught by Kerry Kinney

Nairobi, Kenya
Power & Water; taught by Manish Kumar

Paris, France
Engineering Communication; taught by Christy Moore
Soft Matter Science in Energy and Medicine; taught by Gabriel Sanoja

Seoul, South Korea
Mechatronics; taught by Wei Li

Stockholm, Sweden
Computer-Aided Design & Graphics; taught by Eleanor Reynolds

Thessaloniki, Greece
Technology Needs of Refugee Communities; taught by Janet Ellzey

Tokyo, Japan
Advanced Nanotechnology & Innovation for Beginners; taught by Brian Korgel
Emerging Technologies; taught by Gregory Brooks

Valencia, Spain
Introduction to Engineering Design & Graphics; taught by Billy Wood

Summer Industry Immersion Programs

8 weeks. Students enroll in one UT course taught by UT faculty and an internship seminar (either taught by UT faculty or a local professor). Students are also placed in a guaranteed part-time internship at a local company. Courses taught by UT faculty offer in-residence credit, and courses taught by a local professor offer transfer credit. These programs take place during the Summer Whole session. 

These programs are ideal for students who want a customized immersive experience in the professional world with mentorship from UT faculty and a broader global perspective on engineering and/or the engineering industry abroad.

Barcelona, Spain
Dynamics & Industry Immersion; taught by Tom Connolly and local professor

Kansai, Japan
Engineering Communication & Industry Immersion; taught by Bill Fagelson

Seoul, South Korea
Engineering Communication & Industry Immersion; taught by Deborah Hempel-Medina

Thessaloniki, Greece
Introduction to Medical Image Processing & Industry Immersion; taught by Edward Castillo and local professor

For additional study abroad programs not listed, visit the UT Austin Education Abroad websiteAbove lists are not final and subject to change.

2024 Spring Break Service Learning and Leadership Programs (2025 Offerings TBD)

Mexico
Learning and Serving in Oaxaca: Spring Break Experience
Teaching for Change in Jalisco: Spring Break Experience

South Africa
Engineering Leadership Seminar

Engineering Projects Abroad

Various
Projects with Underserved Communities