Discover Your Program
Michigan Tech offers a variety of programs beyond the traditional study abroad experience.
Program types include faculty-led, exchange, internships, research, Christian missions,
and international engineering senior design. Explore your options, we can help you
narrow them down!
Michigan Tech Faculty-Led
Faculty-led programs are designed for Michigan Tech students to study abroad with
other Michigan Tech students and take Michigan Tech courses taught by Michigan Tech
professors.
Spring Break Program
Summer Track A Programs
Summer Track B Programs
Michigan Tech has several direct exchange partner relationships with international
universities (see list below). Michigan Tech students attend one of those universities and pay Michigan Tech tuition. In return, that international university sends its
students to Michigan Tech.
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How It Works
Stay for a semester—or a full academic year. Your Michigan Tech tuition and fees cover
costs at the host university.
You’re responsible for:
- course registration
- visa entry requirements
You also have to arrange and cover costs for:
- housing
- travel and transportation
- living expenses
- health insurance
Exchange Program Locations
Australia
Curtin University – Perth, Australia
- Spring semester: February – June
- Fall semester: July – December
Austria
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU)- Vienna, Austria
- Spring semester: March – June
Denmark
Aarhus School of Marine and Technical Engineering – Aarhus, Denmark
- Fall semester: August – December
- Spring semester: February – June
Finland
University of Oulu – Oulu, Finland
- Fall semester: September – December
- Spring semester: January – May
Germany
Leibniz University Hannover – Hannover, Germany
- Fall semester “Winter semester”: October – March
- Spring semester “Summer semester”: April -July
- Short-term programs
Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences – Heilbronn, Germany
- Fall semester “Winter semester”: September – February
- Spring semester “Summer semester”: March – August
Norway
Norwegian University of Science and Technology – Trondheim, Norway
- Fall semester: August – December
- Spring semester: January – June
Scotland
University of Strathclyde Glasgow – Glasgow, Scotland
- Fall semester: September – January
- Spring semester: January – June
South Korea
Kyungpook National University – Daegu, South Korea
- Fall semester: September – December
- Spring semester: March – June
ENSEA French American Exchange
European Project Semester
Frontiers Abroad offers numerous programs in New Zealand and neighboring Pacific islands integrating
natural sciences with community projects and indigenous knowledge.
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Spend a summer or semester at the University of Nicosia located in Cyprus with Global Semesters!
With leading academic programs in medicine, international relations and business.
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International Studies Abroad / The Education Abroad Network
Japan Center for Michigan Universities
The Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) is a study abroad program located on the shore of Lake Biwa in the City of
Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Since 1989, JCMU has been offering programs designed
to build relationships between Japanese, Americans, and other nationalities through
active learning and participation in language, culture, family life, and society.
JCMU offers programs in language and culture, health and culture, environmental sciences,
and teaching English in Japan. It also offers summer internships.
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Semester at Sea sails around the world exploring 10-12 countries in a semester. Through in-country
field programs and independent travel, students observe global issues firsthand while
interacting with everyone from local citizens to world leaders. Semester at Sea is
open to all majors. Courses are taught aboard the ship and inland.
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University Studies Abroad Consortium
The University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) is a non-profit consortium of U.S. universities (including Michigan Tech) that collaborates
to offer affordable, academic and authentic study abroad programs. There are abundant
opportunities to immerse in the culture, history, and academics of other countries
providing an unforgettable experience. Each program is designed to help you grow into
an engaged citizen of the world — no only through academic experiences, but also
through field trips, internships, volunteering, and service learning.
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The Washington D.C. Experience
Michigan Tech students are encouraged to create the future through applying their
skills and knowledge. The Washington Experience program provides students with the
opportunity to leverage their skills in our nation’s capital and explore their passions
through internships and seminars. Michigan Tech is partnering with The Washington Center (TWC) to provide structured Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters in Washington D.C.
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University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Global Semesters (University of Nicosia)
10 Study Abroad Planning Steps
1
Initial planning (12 months before departure)
- Watch the virtual study abroad 101 session recording
- Next, connect with your academic advisor to discuss how study abroad may fit into
your academic plan - Schedule an appointment with the Manager of Study Away and Abroad to discuss your
study abroad goals and interests
2
Research travel programs and submit the Michigan Tech study abroad application (6-12
months before departure)
- First, sign in to Via TRM and create your traveler profile
- Next, browse travel programs to find your best matched programs and locations
- Select your study abroad program
- Submit your Michigan Tech study abroad application
3
Select courses and request course evaluations (4-10 months before departure)
- After you’ve submitted a Michigan Tech study abroad application on Via TRM, begin
the study abroad course evaluation and planning process with the Manager of Study
Away and Abroad Programs
4
Research and apply for study abroad scholarships (4-6 months before departure)
5
Complete your study abroad course planning (3-6 months before departure)
- Your academic advisor will finalize your course planning
- Upload your completed study abroad course evaluation and planning form to your Via
TRM account
6
Submit your study abroad program provider application and register for courses (3-6
months before departure)
- After your Michigan Tech study abroad application is approved, submit your study abroad
program provider application online - Once your application is approved you will register for your study abroad courses
with the program
7
If applicable, apply for your visa (3-4 months before departure)
- Research your visa application requirements and schedule your visa application appointment
8
Attend the Michigan Tech study abroad pre-departure 201 orientation (3 months before
departure)
- Learn more about passports, visas, health insurance, and international airfare
9
Attend the Michigan Tech study abroad pre-departure 301 orientation (2 months before
departure)
- Learn about international health and safety, cultural adjustments, packing, finances,
and many more travel tips and tricks!