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International Engineering Minor College of Engineering and Computer Science University of Central Florida March 23, 2011
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International Engineering Minor
College of Engineering and Computer ScienceUniversity of Central Florida
March 23, 2011
Current Global SituationMultinational mergers and acquisitions
becoming more commonplace Siemens Westinghouse Chrysler-Fiat
International collaborations becoming increasingly common
Essential for US engineers and researchers to experience their professional field from a multinational perspective.
Our national competitiveness depends on it!!!
Advantages to YouMakes you more desirable to employers
◦ In multinational corporations◦ In companies that do business overseas
Enhances self-confidenceExpand your cultural horizons.Maybe learn a new language.See the world and have fun.And … something to tell your grandkids
International Engineering MinorExcellent vehicle to become globally competent
from a technological and cultural standpointCompletion of minor goes on transcript – proof
of completionNineteen carefully selected partner institutions
– all over the world.◦ Focus on Europe, Latin America and Asia
See: http://international.cecs.ucf.edu
What does this minor consist of? Total of 18-20 hours.
1. Six to eight credits of a foreign language, preferably at UCF (but possibly overseas)
2. Three credits of cultural coursework at overseas partner institution
3. An experience abroad consisting of either: Nine credits of engineering coursework. Six of
these must count towards degree program, or Twelve credits of internship overseas
What if I already speak a language or the country is Anglophone?
Well, no need to do useless things.Instead of the six language credits, the
student will take:◦ IDS 3333 - World Comparative Studies – 3 credits◦ GEO 3471 – World Political Geography – 3 credits◦ Others to be defined in the next catalog◦ Alternatives to be approved by Dr. Gonzalez (me)
EligibilityUCF undergraduate in
engineering, IT or computer science.
◦ graduate students not applicable for minor, but we also seek GS for study abroad.
Junior or senior standing (not too close to graduation).
2.5 GPA or recommendation from faculty.
What if I don’t want to go overseas?The IE minor requires an
experience abroad.Central focus of program!!!
No exceptions!!Can be for:
1 semester (minimum) 2 semesters
Some of the credits earned overseas must apply to degree.
Financial aid is available.
ProcedureMaking the arrangements for Pursuing the
minor is a five stage procedure:I. Academic arrangementsII. Administrative arrangementsIII. Financial and Logistic arrangementsIV. Experience abroad itselfV. Post-return activities
Stage I – Academic1. Consult with the IE Minor advisor (Ms. Hilary
Falcon, EN I–107) [email protected] to: a. Enroll in minor programb. Select semester for study abroadc. Select most appropriate overseas institutiond. Select coursework to take abroade. Assist w/ language requirements (if applicable)f. Get written approval from your department so that
coursework applies towards your degree.g. If language training is not required, then submit to
language fluency evaluation and obtain waiver.a. If waiver granted, enroll in appropriate substitute classes
Stage II - Administrative2. Meet with counselor at the Office of
International Studies (OIS) Ms. Maureen Waked [email protected] to:
a. Apply to overseas partner institution of choiceb. Enroll in appropriate classes at UCFc. Obtain help in enrolling at partner institutiond. Obtain help in making living arrangements e. Become informed about country of destination.
www.studyabroad.ucf.edu
Stage III – Financial and Logistics
3. Financial arrangements◦ Apply for need-based or merit-based scholarships.
4. Travel documents◦ Get your passport.◦ Apply for and secure visa◦ Purchase Airline tickets
Stage IV –Experience Abroad
5. Pack your bags and go forth!◦ Do well in classes◦ Enjoy!
Stage IV – Upon Return to UCF Grades will be sent in by
overseas institution to Office of International Studies.
Grade will be converted to A/B/C/D/F and assigned to your UCF course
You may remain in country for additional time ◦ depending on country, visa
and length of visit.
Very important, but a bad excuse to not do it
Cost of tuition is same – you pay it at UCF!Cost of apartment is roughly sameCost of food is roughly the sameTransportation on site generally cheaper - no carAir fare: $500 to $2000, depending on locationVisa, passport, fees, etc: $500 to $1,000Entertainment – can be high ($2K to $3K)
How much will it cost me?
Financial Aid SourcesSeveral potential sources of
financial aid
1. UCF general aid2. UCF specific program aid3. Third party opportunities4. Paid internships5. Rich uncle
Let’s go over these …
UCF General AidSeveral sources of small amounts of money
are available throughout UCFBurnett Honors College – grants available
to members of the BHC (~ $1,500)OIS – Small need-based grants are
available from OIS (~$1,500)SGA – Provides small sums of $$ to cover
some expenses (~ $300 to $500)
UCF Specific Program AidSpecific programs exist expressly to financially
support students on study abroad experiences◦ Very attractive, but only for specific locations◦ Competitive, but not highly so◦ Students being currently sought!!◦ Must be US citizenship◦ Limitations on majors
Professors who may have research funds for international collaborations
FIPSE/CAPES Program - BrazilProvides up to $5,000 for study to Brazil
◦ Universidad Federal de Rio de Janeiro (Rio)◦ Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Rio Sul (Porto Alegre)
All undergraduate and graduate engineering, IT and CS students eligible
Must learn (or already speak) Portuguese.Language training available
◦ At UCF◦ At PUCRS upon arrival in Brazil
FIPSE Atlantis Program - DeSIREAtlantis DeSIRE
◦ Provides up to $5,000 for study to France (Universite Joseph Fourier - Grenoble) Poland (AGH Univ. of Science & Technology – Krakow) Czech Republic (Brno University of Technology)
Undergraduate and graduate students eligible◦ But some constraints exist
English language instruction possible ◦… but not guaranteed.
FIPSE Atlantis Program – ENGERecently awarded.Provides up to $5,000 in support of a
study abroad experiencePartner institutions
Universidad de Jaen – Southern Spain Universidad de Cantabria – Northern Spain Jonkoping University – Southern Sweden
Focus is on engineering a new global environment◦But much flexibility exists on courses
Third Party OrganizationsMany organizations provide funds for study abroad.The Gilman Foundation (www.iie.org/gilman) The Lincoln Scholarship Program (Google it)The Fulbright Program (www.fulbrightonline.org)The Whitaker Foundation (www.whitakeraward.org)National Security Education Program(www.iie.org/nsep)StudyAbroad.com
Other ResourcesStudy Abroad Scholarships Domestic Exchange and Study Abroad Pro
grams
International Financial Aid and College Scholarship Search
International Scholarships Financial Aid for Study Abroad Study Abroad Loans SIT Study Abroad Study Abroad Scholarships and Financial Ai
d
Rich Uncle?
Study Locations Several institutions
and countries are currently available
Jönköping University - Sweden Located in Jönköping, about 400 km southwest of
Stockholm, 5 hours by train. Beautiful, medium size city at foot of Lake Vatern (2nd
largest in Sweden). 45 UCF engineering students have participated.
Mälardalen University - Sweden Medium size industrial
city, 100 km west of Stockholm, 1 hour by train.
Easy access to Stockholm Seven UCF students have
participated.
Universidad de Cantabria - Santander, SpainSmall, high quality
universityLocated in Santander,
a beautiful seaside resort city in the northern coast
Universidad de Jaen, Jaen, SpainExcellent university Located in the
“Paradise of the Interior” (of Spain).
Near Granada
IQS, Barcelona, Spain
Prestigious institute in Barcelona
Université de Pierre and Marie Curie - Paris VI - France
One of the top universities in France
Most engineering and CS disciplines
In Paris, near the heart of left bank
Need we say more?
Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France
Located in the French Alps Financial aid available Numerous international
students Programs in EE, CS and CpE
taught in English
Technical University of Ilmenau - Germany One of the most
prestigious technical universities in Germany
Small city in the former East Germany.
Located in Thuringia - “The green heart of Germany”
Rolling hills and beautiful countryside.
About 30 min. drive from Erfurt, a beautiful, medieval city.
FH Gelsenkirchen - Germany Mid-size town in the
industrial and cultural center of Germany – the Ruhr Region, European Capital of Culture in 2010.
Loads of traditional and alternative cultural offerings.
Strong on future energy. Cooperation with Siemens
Power Generation: Internships possible.
University of Applied Sciences – Erfurt• Nearly 5,000 students in different faculties
including: Applied Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Engineering in Building and Energy Technology
• Study in FH-Erfurt and TU-Ilmenau - courses are partly in English
• Intern at Siemens or N3EOS• http://www.fh-erfurt.de/fhe/en/• Beautiful medieval city dating back to 742 A.D.• Capital of the state of Thuringia, located in the
centre of Germany (2h->Berlin, 2h->Frankfurt, 4h->Munich…)
• 210,000 inhabitants
AGH University of Science and Technology – Krakow, PolandExcellent technical
university.Krakow is a beautiful
historic citySome courses taught
in EnglishFinancial support
available
Brno University of Technology – Brno, Czech Republic
Technical university in the Czech Republic
Near Prague and Vienna
EE, CpE, CS and ME majors
University of the West of England, Bristol, UKLimited to
Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students at the moment.
Universidad de Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa RicaGeneral
university with many majors
Most engineering disciplines covered
Beautiful country with stunningly beautiful sights
Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica – Cartago, CRSpecializes in
engineering and CS
Located in Cartago - the ancient capital of Costa Rica
Low cost of living
Universidad Pontifica Catolica de Rio Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilGood university
specializing in aerospace engineering.
Near to Embraer
Universidade Federal De Rio de Janeiro - BrazilMost prestigious
university in Brazil.
Potential for research available
Tongji University, Shanghai, China Shanghai is China’s
second City and center of the economy Tongji University is one
of 2 top universities in Engineering in China
55,000 Students (2437 International)
3300 Teaching & Research Faculty and Staff
1.16 Billion RMB Research Budget ($170 million)
Shanghai Maglev(only commercial in the world)
Tokyo Denki UniversityResearch-basedElectrical and
Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Must learn some Japanese
In suburb of Tokyo called Chiba NewTown
Other Current Study LocationsHong Kong
◦ HK Institute of Technology Japan
◦ Wakamaya University, Osaka◦ Yamaguchi University, near Hiroshima
Poland◦ Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice
Jordan◦ Princess Sumaya University, Amman
Future Study LocationsTaiwanSouth KoreaIndia ChileMexicoArgentinaPeruAustraliaNew ZealandTurkey
Interested? Then contact:
Ms. Hilary Falcon407-823-2796
EN I [email protected]
Dr. Avelino Gonzalez407-823-5027
And be sure to visit http://international.cecs.ucf.eduhttp://www.studyabroad.ucf.edu
Questions?
