International Engineering International Engineering MinorMinor

College of Engineering and Computer ScienceUniversity of Central Florida

Current Global SituationCurrent 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 YouAdvantages to You

Makes 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 MinorInternational Engineering Minor

Excellent vehicle to become globally competent and internationally aware

Completion of minor goes on transcript – proof of completion

Carefully 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? 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 What if I don’t want to go overseas?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 - AcademicProcedure Phase I - Academic

1. 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 - LogisticProcedure Phase II - Logistic

2. Meet with counselor at the Office of International Studies (OIS) to make the logistics arrangements See and/or contact Ms. Maureen Waked

mwaked@mail.ucf.edua. 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 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 IVProcedure – Phase IV

7. Pack your bags and go

Phase V - Upon Completion of Phase V - Upon Completion of SemesterSemester

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.

EligibilityEligibility

UCF 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?How much will it cost me?

Financial AidFinancial Aid

Several potential sources of financial aid

UCF general aidUCF specific program aidThird party opportunitiesPaid internshipsRich uncle

Let’s go over these …

UCF General AidUCF General Aid

Several sources of small amounts of money are available throughout UCF

Burnett 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 AidUCF 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 - BrazilFIPSE/CAPES Program - Brazil

Provides 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 program available

◦ At UCF◦ At PUCRS upon arrival in Brazil

FIPSE Atlantis Program - EUFIPSE Atlantis Program - EU

Atlantis 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 OrganizationsThird Party Organizations

Many 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 ResourcesOther ResourcesStudy Abroad Scholarships Domestic Exchange and Study Abroad

Programs International Financial Aid and College

Scholarship SearchInternational Scholarships Financial Aid for Study Abroad Study Abroad Loans SIT Study Abroad Study Abroad Scholarships and Financial

Aid

Rich Uncle?Rich Uncle?

Study Locations Study Locations Several institutions

and countries are currently available

Jönköping University - SwedenJönköping 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 - SwedenMälardalen University - Sweden Medium size industrial

city, 100 km west of Stockholm, 1 hour by train.

Easy access to Stockholm Three UCF students have

participated.

Universite de Pierre and Marie Universite de Pierre and Marie Curie - Paris VI - FranceCurie - 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?

Universite Joseph Fourier, Universite Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, FranceGrenoble, France

Located in Grenoble, France

Financial aid available

Technical University of Ilmenau - Technical University of Ilmenau - GermanyGermany

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.

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.

FH Erfurt - GermanyFH Erfurt - Germany

Medieval city in Thuringia.

Internships with Siemens possible

CS, CpE and IT majors only for internship

AGH University of Science and AGH University of Science and Technology – Krakow, PolandTechnology – Krakow, Poland

General technical university.

Krakow is a beautiful historic city

Financial support available

Brno University of Technology – Brno University of Technology – Brno, Czech RepublicBrno, Czech Republic

General purpose technical university in the Czech Republic

Near Prague and Germany

Universidad de Costa Rica, San Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa RicaJose, Costa Rica

General university with many majors

Most engineering disciplines covered

Beautiful country with stunningly beautiful sights

University of the West of University of the West of England, Bristol, UKEngland, Bristol, UK

Limited to Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students at the moment.

Universidad Pontifica Catolica Universidad Pontifica Catolica de Rio Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazilde Rio Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Good university specializing in aerospace engineering.

Near to Embraer

Universidade Federal De Rio de Universidade Federal De Rio de Janeiro - BrazilJaneiro - Brazil

Most prestigious university in Brazil.

Potential for research available

Universidad de Cantabria - Universidad de Cantabria - Santander, SpainSantander, Spain

Small, high quality university

Located in Santander, a seaside resort city in the north coast

IQS, Barcelona, SpainIQS, Barcelona, Spain

Prestigious institute in Barcelona

Universidad de Jaen, Jaen, SpainUniversidad de Jaen, Jaen, Spain

Good university in what they call the “Paradise of the Interior” (of Spain).

Other Current Study LocationsOther Current Study Locations

Costa Rica◦ CR Institute of Technology, Cartago

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 Locations

ChinaTaiwanSouth KoreaIndia ChileMexicoArgentinaPeruAustraliaNew Zealand

Interested? Then contact:Interested? Then contact:

Ms. Hilary Falcon407-823-2796

EN I 107hefalcon@mail.ucf.edu

Dr. Avelino Gonzalez407-823-5027

HEC 329gonzalez@mail.ucf.edu

And be sure to visit

http://international.cecs.ucf.edu

Questions?Questions?