Study Abroad / Spartan Engineering Programs
Australia
Surrey, England
Aachen, Germany
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Cassino, Italy
Russia
Lyon, France
| Sydney or Melbourne,
Australia |
- Academic year program (July-June)
- Fall semester program (July-November)
- Spring semester program (February-June)
This multidisciplinary program is open to engineering, business, and natural science
students. Participating students may enroll in classes at the University of New South
Wales in Sydney or Monash University in Melbourne, and they can choose to study
for one semester or a full academic year. Engineering students take classes in math, science,
engineering, social science, and the arts and humanities. While in Australia, students
have the opportunity to travel and see the many wonders of Australia from the
outback to the Great Barrier Reef.
Pictures from past trips
Program Contact:
Maggie Blair-Ramsey
Coordinator, Engineering Study Abroad
Michigan State University
1108 Engineering Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
Phone: (517) 432-2012
Fax: (517) 355-2293
Email: blairram@egr.msu.edu
Host University: University of New South Wales
Host University: Monash University
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Surrey,
England |
| Since 1973, the University of
Surrey has been part of MSU’s undergraduate exchange
program. The University of Surrey, one of Britain’s
newer universities, is located in Guildford, thirty miles
south of London. This multi-disciplinary program is open
to all engineering majors interested in an outstanding,
full academic year experience. MSU students take regular
courses with British students and have the opportunity
to explore London’s historical sites as well as Guildford’s
castle and famous cobblestone High Street.
Program Contact:
Dan King
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Michigan State University
3546 Engineering Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
Phone: (517) 355-5107
Fax: (517) 432-1827
Email: kingd@egr.msu.edu
Host University: University
of Surrey
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| Aachen,
Germany |
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Summer Semester
An exceptional opportunity for Mechanical Engineering
students at MSU exists with
of the MSU-RWTH (Aachen) Program. Students who have met the stringent academic and self-discipline/self-reliant
criteria for acceptance will study and conduct research
(ME 490) at one of Europe's premier technical universities:
The Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule (RWTH).
Students will study the German language in the
stimulating environment where it is spoken and daily
life provides daily practice. It is expected that all
students will have taken GRM 101 (or equivalent) and
be in the GRM 102 or higher level course. The typical
student will be enrolled in ME 410, Heat Transfer, taught
using the MSU syllabus and text, by assistants of the
Heat Transfer Institute at the RWTH.
Most importantly, they will work in the research labs
of the RWTH on an ME 490 project. These projects place
them in close contact with their research hosts and,
through this connection, our students directly contact
the German university system. These contacts allow them
to learn how different that system is from our own.
An added benefit, embraced by past participants, is
to execute this 12-credit study program with opportunities
to travel in Europe on the planned three-day weekends.
Pictures from past trips
Program Contact:
Dr. John Foss
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University
A118 Engineering Research Complex
Phone: (517) 355-0299
E-mail: foss@egr.msu.edu
Host University: University
of Technology, Aachen
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| Kaiserslautern,
Germany |
| During 1992, the College
of Engineering signed an agreements with the University
of Kaiserslautern to exchange students and scholars. The
agreement was developed for Electrical Engineering, Computer
Engineering and Computer Science students.
Usually 8-10 MSU students study at Kaiserslautern
during early May to late July period. Students generally
enroll in about 7-12 credits that are chosen from
several Electrical Engineering courses taught in English,
and a course "German Language and Culture for
Foreigners"
taught in German. Last year a German IAH component
was added.
Pictures from past
trips
Program Contact:
Maggie Blair-Ramsey
Coordinator, Engineering Study Abroad
Michigan State University
1108 Engineering Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
Phone: (517) 432-2012
Fax: (517) 355-2293
Email: blairram@egr.msu.edu
Host University: University
of Kaiserslautern
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| Cassino,
Italy |
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Cassino, Italy, About 50 km south of Rome is one of the many romantic cities in Italy.
On the mountain overlooking the city stands the Abbey of Montecassino which symbolizes
the endurance and resilience of the Christian faith. This abby is of special importance
because it has been destroyed and rebuilt on four separate occasions, the most recent was
in 1944 near the end of WWII.
Highlights:
The Monte Cassino Monastery was founded by St. Benedict about 529 A.D. on the remnants of a
pre-existing Roman fortification of the Municipum Cesium. The heathen cult was still practiced
on this mountain site in the temple of Apollo and in a nearby holy grove to which a
sacrifice area was adjoining.
Rome is assessable by train within an hour and a half of Cassino.
Pictures
Visit
http://sandy-travels.com/cassino.shtml for more photos of Abbey of Monte Cassino.
Program Contact:
Maggie Blair-Ramsey
Coordinator, Engineering Study Abroad
Michigan State University
1108 Engineering Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
Phone: (517) 355-2293
Email: blairram@egr.msu.edu
Host University: Università degli Studi di Cassino (UC)
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Volgograd,
Russia |
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Volgograd, Russia has a summer program that usually
begins May 15 - June 30. Students must apply early
in order to secure a place in the program. The trip
includes visits to St. Petersburg, Moscow and Volgograd
Russia. Spending the first three days in beautiful
St. Petersburg touring historical sites such as the
palaces of Russian Czars. Activities include boat tours,
group meals, and the Russian Folk Concert/ballet. Then
it is on to Volgograd by train, with a brief stop in
Moscow, where students can visit the Red Square. The
program is rich in culture, art and history while at
the same time taking MSU engineering courses from MSU
professors.
What needs to be done?
Contact: Maggie Blair-Ramsey in 1108 EB for an application
or e-mail blairram@egr.msu.edu
Or
Dr. Tom Maleck at maleck@egr.msu.edu
A sneak peek into the wonders of the Russia program:
http://www.msuabroadinrussia.com/
2005 MSU Interdisciplinary Study Abroad Program in Russia
Program Contacts:
Maggie Blair-Ramsey
Engineering Study Abroad
1108 Engineering Building
East Lansing MI 48824-1226
Phone: (517) 432-2012
Fax: (517) 355-2293
Email: blairram@egr.msu.edu
Dr. Thomas Maleck
Prof., Civil & Envir Egr
3571 Engineering Bldg.
E-mail: maleck@egr.msu.edu
Phone: (517) 353-6448
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Summer 2007 closed
Sponsored by the Department of Mechanical Engineering
in the College of Engineering
Arranged through the Office of Study Abroad (OSA)
What's this program about?
École Catholique d'Arts et Métiers (ECAM) is a school of engineering
for undergraduate and graduate students with a main focus on mechanical and
electrical/electronic & automation engineering. It was founded in Reims,
France in 1900 and has been established in Lyon, France since 1940. A member
of the National Conference of “Grandes Ecoles” and accredited by
the government, it has been sanctioned by the National Commission of Engineering
Qualifications. ECAM is located in the very heart of the city, mid-slope of
the historical and green Fourviere Hill.
What can I study?
Students will be required to enroll for
a minimum of three (3) credits. They will perform a research
project (independent study) guided by a Mechanical Engineering
professor. Three credits must be taken that will count
as non-design electives for ME majors.
More details about this program can be found at
http://studyabroad.msu.edu/programs/francelyonegr.html
Program Contacts:
Dr. Andre Benard, Associate Professor
Deparment of Mechanical Engineering
Phone: (517) 432-1522
Email: benard@egr.msu.edu
Maggie Blair-Ramsey
Engineering Study Abroad
Phone: (517) 432-2012
Email: blairram@egr.msu.edu
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