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
[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 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 [email protected]
Dr. Avelino Gonzalez407-823-5027
And be sure to visit
http://international.cecs.ucf.edu
Questions?Questions?
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