International Programs in Engineering. Welcome Admitted Physics Students and Family! what you need to know about STUDYING ABROAD

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1 International Programs in Engineering Welcome Admitted Physics Students and Family! what you need to know about STUDYING ABROAD

2 IPENG is Bringing international awareness to engineering students through study, work, and service opportunities International Programs in Engineering Office Location: 210 Engineering Hall Open 8:30 am to 5pm, Monday - Friday

3 IPENG Staff Teresa Finis, Director Belinda Barnhart, Outgoing Exchange Student Coordinator Kim Bone, Events & Public Outreach Coordinator Jana Gadbury, Credit/Finance Coordinator Caitlin Gullotto, Receptionist Student Assistants: Mark Hernandez Erica Mui

4 IPENG Responsibilities Coordinate and Develop International Opportunities for Engineering Students Receive Incoming International Students to the College of Engineering Develop International Awareness in Engineering Students through: Classes Events Mailings/Meetings Receive International Visitors to the College

5 Why Encourage Study Abroad? Campus and College Commitment Goal: 50% of students with international experience Internationalizing curricula and students Creates global awareness in students Science and technology is global 75% probability that you will interact with someone across the world in job Engineering projects work globally Makes students more competitive in the job market

6 Where do Engineering Students Go? Students study or work in programs offered through IPENG Campus Study Abroad Office (SAO) Departments/ Faculty-Led Independent Program Representatives Comprehensive list of all UIUC programs available at

7 Programs all around the world

8 Semester/AY Programs Through IPENG Argentina* Chile Denmark* France Germany Hong Kong* Italy Japan* Netherlands* Singapore* South Korea Spain Sweden* Switzerland Taiwan* United Kingdom* GE 3 Variety of Countries** (Consortia) (including Austria, Australia, Indonesia, Egypt, Israel, India, Mexico, and more) *Classes taught in English **Some Countries include Courses in English

9 Summer Programs Through IPENG Chile France Germany* Hong Kong* Italy* Japan* Singapore* Spain South Korea* Taiwan* Uruguay* *Classes taught in English

10 Undergraduate Research Abroad Germany Hong Kong Taiwan Singapore South Korea Spain *NO Language Requirement Depending on program, summer & semester programs available

11 Credits Earned Keep on track with graduation with careful planning Students earn credit on most programs abroad Used as follows in degree: General education Technical electives Core courses Secondary Fields Free electives

12 Work/Volunteer Opportunities EWB Volunteer Organization Engineers Without Borders

13 On-Campus Academic Opportunity International Minor in Engineering Allows you to choose a region or country of the world and become proficient in the language, culture, politics/economics of the area through coursework and travel to an area.

14 Cost of Study Abroad Program Costs Vary IPENG programs vs. SAO programs Check campus website for actual Students Typically Pay Program fee Tuition while in study abroad country Room/board Personal expenses

15 Cost Comparisons Summer at UIUC (6-8 hrs.) Resident Non-Resident Fees $920 $920 Tuition $2,802 $5,964 Room and Board $3,948 $3,948 Books and Supplies $300 $300 Other Expenses $825 $825 Total $8,795 $11,957 *IPENG fellowship offered to all undergraduate engineering students going abroad **Estimated, discretionary spending Study Abroad (6 hrs.) Kanazawa, Japan Application Fee $25 Colleges and/or SAO Administrative Fees $250 Program Fee $1,500 CISI Insurance $29 Illinois Range IV Tuition and Fees, Base Rate $950 Subsidized Roundtrip Airfare* $1,700 Host/provider Insurance Fee $15 Housing and Meals - Local Transportation $50 Passport and Photos $95 Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses** $1,600 Total $6,214

16 Cost Comparisons Cont d Semester at UIUC Resident Non-Resident Tuition $6,901 $13,972 Fees $1,636 $1,636 Room and Board $4,857 $4,857 Books and Supplies $600 $600 Other Expenses $1,255 $1,255 Total $15,249 $22,320 Study Abroad (Semester) Concepcion, Chile Application Fee $25 Colleges and/or SAO Administrative Fees $400 Program Fee $1,500 CISI Insurance $115 Illinois Range IV Tuition and Fees, Base Rate* $1,200 Roundtrip Airfare** $1,400 Books and Supplies $100 Housing and Meals $4,000 Local Transportation $150 Passport and Photos $95 Visa Processing and Immigration $250 Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses*** $2,200 *Amount will vary slightly based on initial term of enrollment **IPENG fellowship will subsidize airfare ***Estimated, discretionary spending Total $11,435

17 Scholarship Opportunities International Engr. Scholarship When applications open Admission offered March- check your s! Amount of Scholarship $2000 during study abroad period - Students making commitment during freshman year to study for a minimum of one semester I4I Scholarship Departmental Awards Travel Fellowship Others

18 What Can You Be Doing Now Large number of opportunities available Continue with language study if applicable Start planning types of courses you would take abroad/ when Think: Location, Location, Location!!! Look out for an regarding the International Engineering Scholarship ($2000/sem)

19 Learn more about International Programs in Engineering, study abroad opportunities, scholarships, other special offers, and student voices on our new Facebook Page. Search: University of Illinois International Programs in Engineering

20 Visit our office: Open 8:30 am to 5pm Mon Fri 210 Engineering Hall us at

21 International Programs in Engineering Enjoy your Visit! Thank you for listening.