study abroad

Explore study abroad programs and experiences designed for mechanical engineering students in exciting destinations. Check out all the study abroad and international experiences open for you to apply in our interactive map below! 

Engineering Exchange Programs

Chalmers Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken in Chalmers for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Courses offered in English

Select the program closest to Cal Poly major. Under Teaching language, select “English” and the study period you wish to attend (Fall: Period 1 & 2, Winter & Spring: Period 3 & 4). Under Education cycle, select “Second-cycle” to indicate Masters-level classes which are the classes available in English for exchange students.

Scholarship Opportunity

Chalmers offers $1000 (USD) scholarship for both incoming and outgoing Mechanical Engineering (ME) students. To qualify for the scholarship, you must be in the ME major. For questions please contact Christine Haas at cehaas@calpoly.edu.

Karlsruhe Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken in Karlsruhe for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Courses offered in English

Select HsKA “International Program” language of instruction English, then select as appropriate: Computer Science or Engineering & Sciences, you may also look into “Additional Study Options for international students: rEnergy.”

KTH Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken at KTH for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Courses offered in English

Select the program closest to Cal Poly major. Under Teaching language, select “English” and the study period you wish to attend (Fall: Period 1 & 2, Winter & Spring: Period 3 & 4). Under Education cycle, select “Second-cycle” to indicate Masters-level classes which are the classes available in English for exchange students.

Lucerne Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken at Lucerne for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Courses offered in English

Select the course under subject to view the course description, courses in the 3rd, 4th year are more likely to be upper division. ECTS refers to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. To determine the credit transfer rate divide the ECTS credits by 2, then multiply by 1.5 to get quarter units.

Munich- Academic Year

Munich Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken at Munich for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Courses offered in English

Scroll down and select a semester course list. Click on the course titles for course descriptions and related information.

Munich- Summer Program

Munich Summer Program Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Pre-approved Courses

This is a list of courses that have been pre-approved for Cal Poly credit. Courses listed here do not need a course substitution. However, any course not on the pre-approved list will need to approved via a course substitution petition

Swinburne Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken at Swinburne for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Courses offered in English

Select the major that will correspond best with the courses you are planning to take abroad. Select from the drop down menu the “international student” option. Scroll down to see the course offered for that major and when they are offered (semester 1 or 2). You can download the course syllabus by clicking on the course that interests you.

TECNUN Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

TECNUN Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken at TECNUN for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Courses offered in English

Select the course under subject to view the course description, courses in the 3rd, 4th year are more likely to be upper division. ECTS refers to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. To determine the credit transfer rate divide the ECTS credits by 2, then multiply by 1.5 to get quarter units. The column “En Ingles” refers to how much of the course will be given in English. Tecnun offers subjects that are given completely or partially in English. The next column refers to when the courses are offered: 1 Sem (Cal Poly’s Fall quarter only), and 2 Sem (Cal Poly’s Winter & Spring quarters).

Other Engineering Abroad Programs

Madrid Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken in Madrid for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

Paris Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

Pre-Approved Major/Support and GE Courses available Fall 2019 Quarter/Semester (see below)

CEA Paris CourseCal Poly Equivalent
Statics (4.5)ME 211 (3)
Calculus III (4.5)MATH 241 (4)
Differential Equations (4.5)MATH 244 (4)
French Language (4.5) Any levelGE C1 or C2 (4)
Haute Couture in Paris: History of Style & Fashion (4.5)GE C4 (4)
2oth Century Art: A History of Modernism (4.5)GE C4 (4)

Other Major/Support Courses Options for SPRING semester that require approval (see below)

CEA Paris CourseCal Poly Equivalent *substituion required*
Dynamics (4.5)ME 212 (3)
Thermodynamics (4.5)ME 302 (3)
Fluid Mechanics (4.5)ME 341 (3)

*In addition, there may be other GE Course Options that require substitution approval*

Planning Tools (Coming Soon)

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit (Coming Soon)

For more information about this program see: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/program/program-details/engineering-826/summer-2020-july-6-week-9797

Planning Tools

Everything you will need to know including: how/when to apply, eligibility, cost, etc.

Possible Course Credit

This document shows the courses Cal Poly students have taken for credit. This list is unofficial and for planning purposes only. You should have substitution petitions approved prior to completing the coursework abroad. You are not limited to the courses on the “Sample Course List” and are encouraged to conduct more research using the link below.

FAQ

Spring and fall are most recommended for studying abroad because many of the programs are semester-long. Check out the flowchart for suggested programs.

study abroad schedule

This depends on the program (CEA, CSU IP, or Cal Poly International Program). Some programs have pre-approved classes but you should visit CENG International Exchange Program advising to ensure you are taking the right classes. Refer to the flowcharts above to get a better understanding of programs that work best with your major.

You are welcome to visit the College of Engineering International Exchange Program office during scheduled drop-in advising hours (call Engineering Student Services at 805-756-1461 to verify hours). If you have any inquiries, please email them at: intlengr@calpoly.edu.