Kate Gleason College of Engineering
All majors at RIT can study abroad, and it's an ideal opportunity for you to gain a new perspective on your major, understand the global reach of your field of study, and develop cross-cultural skills that will prepare you for your career.
Planning early, discussing your plans with your academic advisor, and working with a study abroad advisor to find a good program fit will set you on the path to having a memorable experience while staying on track to graduation.
Tips
- You’ll find strong engineering coursework in England, Ireland, Australia and at RIT Dubai – however, you are not limited to these locations!
- If you're looking to take engineering courses abroad, a semester program will have more course options versus summer programs. However, summer programs are good for taking general education or elective credits abroad.
- It’s important for KGCOE students to start early when planning to study abroad to have the most flexibility in finding engineering-specific coursework abroad. But remember that if you’re late to the game, you may still have options, and a study abroad advisor can help you find a program that may work for you.
- Remember, you don’t have to limit yourself to taking engineering coursework abroad! Saving a few minor, immersion, or general education electives to take overseas is a great way to fit in a study abroad experience while giving you more flexibility with program options, locations, and length of time abroad.
Faculty-Led Programs
RIT offers faculty-led study abroad programs designed, developed, and led by RIT faculty. The travel portion of these programs are usually shorter in length (between one to five weeks), taking place over summer, winter break, or spring break.
These faculty-led programs are a good fit for engineering majors:
Study Abroad Scholarships for KGCOE Majors
KGCOE-L3 Harris Passport Program
Open to female KGCOE majors with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Eligible students will be automatically considered as part of your RIT study abroad application. Awards up to $2,000.
RIT Education Abroad Travel Grant
Open to students going on RIT Global Campus, exchange, or faculty-led programs. You will be able to “opt-in” for this scholarship consideration as part of your RIT study abroad application. Awards $500-$1,000.
Honors Travel Grant
RIT Honors students are eligible for a $500 travel grant to study abroad.
Other featured scholarships
Scholarship deadlines are often early. An RIT study abroad scholarship advisor can provide feedback on your essays to make sure they are competitive.
Additional International Opportunities
These international programs and fellowships include options for undergraduate students or post-graduation opportunities.
Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Program
Funding for a 10-12 week summer internship for U.S. students to work on research projects in Canada in the areas of science, engineering, math, and social sciences.
DAAD RISE
Funding for 3-month STEM summer research internship program in Germany.
Amgen Scholars Program
Funding for a summer research experience in Japan, China or Singapore for engineering or science majors.
Fulbright Fellowship (U.S. Student Program)
Funding for upcoming or recent graduates to complete an independent art or creative project abroad.
Contact Jenny Sullivan (jenny.sullivan@rit.edu), Director of Education Abroad, for more information on these opportunities and to assist you with the application process.