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International Engineering Minor
College of Engineering and Computer ScienceUniversity of Central Florida
Current Global SituationMultinational mergers and acquisitions
becoming more commonplace Siemens Westinghouse Ford-Volvo
International collaborations becoming increasingly common
Essential for US engineers and researchers to experience their professional field from a multinational perspective.
Our national competitiveness depends on it!!!
Advantages to YouMakes you more desirable to potential
employers.invaluable international perspective on your
field.Expand your cultural horizons.Might learn a new language.Meet new and different peopleSee the world and have fun.Something to tell your grandkids
International Engineering MinorExcellent vehicle to become globally competent
and internationally awareCompletion of minor goes on transcript – proof of
completionCarefully selected partner institutions – all over the
world.◦ Focus on Europe, Latin America and Asia
Work in progress, but program viable now.
See: http://international.cecs.ucf.edu
What does this minor consist of? Total of 18-20 hours.
1. Six to eight credits of a foreign language, preferably at UCF (but possibly overseas)
2. Three credits of cultural coursework at overseas partner institution
3. An experience abroad consisting of either: Nine credits of engineering coursework that will
count towards degree program, or Three credits of engineering coursework and six
credits of internship overseas
What if I don’t want to go overseas?The IE minor requires an
experience abroad.Central focus of program!!!
No exceptions!!Can be for:
1 semester (minimum) 2 semesters
Credits earned overseas can and must apply to degree.
Financial aid is available.
Procedure Phase I - Academic1. Consult with the IE Minor advisor (Ms. Hilary
Falcon, EN I–107) to: a. Enroll in minor programb. Select semester for study abroadc. Select most appropriate overseas institutiond. Select coursework to take abroade. Assist w/ language requirements (if applicable)f. Get written approval from your department so that
coursework applies towards your degree.g. If language training is not required, then submit to
language fluency evaluation and obtain waiver.h. Select and enroll in appropriate substitute classes if
waiver is granted
Procedure Phase II - Logistic2. Meet with counselor at the Office of
International Studies (OIS) to make the logistics arrangements See and/or contact Ms. Maureen Waked
[email protected]. Apply to overseas partner institution of choiceb. Make arrangements to enroll in appropriate classes
there as well as at UCFc. Make living arrangements
www.studyabroad.ucf.edu
Procedure Phase III – Final 3. Apply for need-based or merit-based
scholarships.4. Get your passport.5. Apply for and secure visa6. Purchase Airline tickets
Procedure – Phase IV
7. Pack your bags and go
Phase V - Upon Completion of Semester
Grades will be sent in by overseas institution to Office of International Studies.
Grade will be converted to A/B/C/D/F and assigned to your UCF course
You may remain in country for additional time ◦ depending on country and
length of visit. You may wish to do an
internship abroad.
EligibilityUCF undergraduate in
engineering, IT or computer science.◦ graduate students also OK, but
some limitations apply Junior or senior standing
(not too close to graduation).
2.5 GPA or recommendation from faculty.
Very important, but a bad excuseCost of tuition is same – you pay it at UCFCost of apartment is roughly sameCost of food is roughly the sameTransportation on site generally cheaper -
no carAir fare: $500 to $2000, depending on
locationVisa, passport, fees, etc: $500 to $1,000Entertainment – can be high ($2K to $3K)
How much will it cost me?
Financial AidSeveral potential sources of
financial aid
UCF general aidUCF specific program aidThird party opportunitiesPaid internshipsRich uncle
Let’s go over these …
UCF General AidSeveral sources of small amounts of money are
available throughout UCFBurnett Honors College – grants available to
members of the BHC ($1,000)OIS – Small need-based grants are available
from OIS ($1,000)SGA – Provides small sums of $$ to cover some
expenses ($300 to 500)Professors who may have research funds for
international collaborations
UCF Specific Program Aid
Very attractive, but only for specific locationsMust meet eligibility criteria
◦ US citizenship◦ Certain majors only for the various universities
Competitive, but not highly soStudents being currently sought!!
FIPSE/CAPES Program - BrazilProvides up to $5,000 for study to Brazil
◦ Universidad Federal de Rio de Janeiro (Rio)◦ Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Rio Sul (Porto Alegre)
All undergraduate and graduate engineering, IT and CS students eligible
Must learn (or already speak) Portuguese.Language training available
◦ At UCF◦ At PUCRS upon arrival in Brazil
FIPSE Atlantis Program - EUAtlantis DeSIRE
◦ Provides up to $5,000 for study to France (Universite Joseph Fourier - Grenoble) Poland (AGH Univ. of Science & Technology – Krakow) Czech Republic (Brno University of Technology)
Undergraduate and graduate students eligible◦ But some constraints exist
English language instruction possible ◦… but not guaranteed.
Third Party OrganizationsMany organizations provide funds for study abroad.The Gilman Foundation (www.iie.org/gilman) The Lincoln Scholarship Program (Google it)The Fulbright Program (www.fulbrightonline.org)The Whitaker Foundation (www.whitakeraward.org)National Security Education Program(www.iie.org/nsep)StudyAbroad.com
Other ResourcesStudy Abroad Scholarships Domestic Exchange and Study Abroad Pro
grams
International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search
International Scholarships Financial Aid for Study Abroad Study Abroad Loans SIT Study Abroad Study Abroad Scholarships and Financial Ai
d
Rich Uncle?
Study Locations Several institutions
and countries are currently available
Jönköping University - Sweden Located in Jönköping, about 400 km southwest of
Stockholm, 5 hours by train. Beautiful, medium size city at foot of Lake Vatern (2nd
largest in Sweden). 20 UCF engineering students have participated.
Mälardalen University - Sweden Medium size industrial
city, 100 km west of Stockholm, 1 hour by train.
Easy access to Stockholm Three UCF students have
participated.
Universidad de Cantabria - Santander, SpainSmall, high quality
universityLocated in Santander,
a seaside resort city in the north coast
Universidad de Jaen, Jaen, Spain
Good university in what they call the “Paradise of the Interior” (of Spain).
IQS, Barcelona, Spain
Prestigious institute in Barcelona
Universite de Pierre and Marie Curie - Paris VI - France
One of the top universities in France
Most engineering and CS disciplines
In Paris, near the heart of left bank
Need we say more?
Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France
Located in the French Alps Financial aid available Numerous international
students Programs in EE, CS and CpE
taught in English
Technical University of Ilmenau - Germany Small city in the former
East Germany. Located in Thuringia - “The
green heart of Germany” Rolling hills and beautiful
countryside. About 30 min. drive from
Erfurt, a beautiful, medieval city.
FH Gelsenkirchen - Germany Mid-size town in the
industrial and cultural center of Germany – the Ruhr Region, European Capital of Culture in 2010.
Loads of traditional and alternative cultural offerings.
Strong on future energy. Cooperation with Siemens
Power Generation: Internships possible.
University of Applied Sciences – Erfurt• Nearly 5,000 students in different faculties
including: Applied Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Engineering in Building and Energy Technology
• Study in FH-Erfurt and TU-Ilmenau - courses are partly in English
• Intern at Siemens or N3EOS• http://www.fh-erfurt.de/fhe/en/• Beautiful medieval city dating back to 742
A.D.• Capital of the state of Thuringia, located in
the centre of Germany (2h->Berlin, 2h->Frankfurt, 4h->Munich…)
• 210,000 inhabitants
AGH University of Science and Technology – Krakow, PolandGeneral technical
university.Krakow is a
beautiful historic city
Financial support available
Brno University of Technology – Brno, Czech Republic
General technical university in the Czech Republic
Near Prague and Germany
University of the West of England, Bristol, UKLimited to
Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students at the moment.
Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa RicaGeneral
university with many majors
Most engineering disciplines covered
Beautiful country with stunningly beautiful sights
Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica – Cartago, CRSpecializes in
engineering and CS
Located in Cartago - the ancient capital of Costa Rica
Low cost of living
Universidad Pontifica Catolica de Rio Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilGood university
specializing in aerospace engineering.
Near to Embraer
Universidade Federal De Rio de Janeiro - BrazilMost prestigious
university in Brazil.
Potential for research available
Other Current Study Locations
Hong Kong◦ HK Institute of Technology
Japan◦ Wakamaya University, Osaka◦ Yamaguchi University, near Hiroshima
Poland◦ Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice
Jordan◦ Princess Sumaya University, Amman
Future Study LocationsChinaTaiwanSouth Korea India ChileMexicoArgentinaPeruAustraliaNew ZealandTurkey
Interested? Then contact:
Ms. Hilary Falcon407-823-2796
EN I [email protected]
Dr. Avelino Gonzalez407-823-5027
And be sure to visit
http://international.cecs.ucf.edu
Questions?
