Global Opportunities
Engineers of the 21st century must be able to keep up with technology and the evolving global marketplace. This involves not only technical proficiency but knowledge of international business as well.
Northeastern offers several ways that students can broaden their cultural horizons so that students can:
- Explore new cultures and places
- Gain new perspectives
- Learn about international issues important to the engineering field
- Gain international work experience
- Fulfill academic requirements
The following are options available to NU engineering students who wish to become more globally involved:
Study Abroad
Students can choose to study abroad at a number of different universities throughout the world through the NU-sponsored study abroad program. This experience can be for either a semester or could even be a short-term, faculty-led program. Informational programs are offered to all NU students in the Study Abroad Office in 301 Hall weekly. Past students have studied engineering at such schools as Queens University of Belfast, Ireland and Swinburne University in Melbourne Australia where we have developed a specific curriculum plan for Engineering students
Another university-sponsored study abroad program for NU engineering students is the Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3 Program). Students are able to choose to study engineering in one of 17 countries overseas. Our engineering students have studied at such GE3 universities in Denmark, Singapore, England and Spain.
Co-op Abroad
NU students can pursue a six-month international co-op in over a dozen countries. Engineering students have worked in such countries as Scotland, Ireland, France Australia and Viet Nam. Please discuss international co-op with your engineering co-op coordinator as you formulate your comprehensive co-op program.
Student Organizations
Engineering Without Borders recently designed and constructed a village-wide water distribution system in Los Planes, Honduras.
