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Study Abroad
With today’s integrated global economy, engineers must understand other cultures and ways of doing business by being a part of collaborations that span the globe. In order to help engineering students be better prepared for the global workplace, the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University has developed a portfolio of opportunities and joined with other universities to provide students and faculty with opportunities to gain international experience by studying abroad.
Engineering courses taken through study abroad programs offered by the BCoE fulfill the Relevant Overseas Engineering Experience requirement for the Global Engineering Leadership (GENL) Minor.
Request a WebEx meeting with BCoE’s Director of International Programs
Why study abroad?
- Be prepared for leadership in an increasingly global workforce
- Distinguish yourself with international experience
- Enhance your resume by demonstrating your ability to adapt to other cultures
- Make professional contacts and friends around the world
- Take advantage of the opportunity to travel
Deadlines
October 1: Spring semester study abroad programs
October 15: Spring semester - Fred and Sara Jean Burke Study Abroad Scholarship
January 15: Summer program - Dr. Don Hill Scholarship
February 11: MSU faculty-led programs
March 1: Fall semester study abroad programs
March 15: Fall semester - Fred and Sara Jean Burke Study Abroad Scholarship
Meet with international programs adviser and your academic adviser well in advance of these deadlines.
Summer Programs
Summer I - IE 3913, Engineering Economy in Europe (May 31 - July 23)
2023 information
Deadline: February 10
Summer II - GE 3513, Technical Writing in Munich, Germany (June 30 - August 2)
2023 information
Deadline: February 10
Summer II - EM 2413, Engineering Mechanics I in Rome, Italy (July 2 - August 3)
2023 information
Deadline: March 3
Semester-Long Programs
This consortium of engineering programs (including MSU) provides opportunities for all engineering disciplines to study for a semester or year at member institutions (more than 30 overseas institutions in 22 countries in western and eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America). The program is designed to allow students to take courses overseas for credit at Mississippi State University while paying MSU tuition. Courses in English are available. For more information, visit www.globale3.org or https://globale3.studioabroad.com.
Application deadline – October 1
ICAI-SAPIENS is a program designed for engineering students interested in getting international experience without missing technical courses required for their graduation. The Universidad Pontifica Comillas offers a set of engineering courses taught in English and a set of Spanish Culture and Language courses which, combined with leisure activities, will make the students get immersed in the Spanish Culture. More information can be found here: http://www.icai.comillas.edu/en/estudios/otros-estudios/sapiens.
This program occurs during the spring semester and is for electrical and computer engineering, computer science and software engineering students in their third year. The material is taught in English at ENSEA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de l'Electronique et de ses Applications) in Cergy, France, which is 35 minutes from Paris. The program runs February to June. For more information, visit http://www-fame.ensea.fr.
Application deadline – September 15
MSU students may choose to study abroad through any SEC institution while remaining an MSU student during the program. MSU students pay in-state tuition to the partner SEC school while studying abroad. The participating universities include: University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University and Vanderbilt University. To learn more about the SECAC, visit http://www.thesecu.com.
An exchange program is available for juniors in mechanical engineering to study at the Politecnico di Torino in Torino, Italy since Spring 2011. PdT is a leading university both in Italy and Europe in the field of technical-scientific training and in engineering and architectural research. Students pay MSU tuition. For more information, visit http://international.polito.it. For the list of courses offered, please, visit https://didattica.polito.it/offerta/index_en.html.
Application deadline – December 1
Spring semester in Toulouse, France in aero-mechanics, electrical engineering and bio-chemical engineering. The courses in engineering and history/culture are designed for U.S. students, but some courses are joint classes with INSA students. The courses are taught in English by French faculty. The program runs February 1 through June 30. For more information, see www.insa-toulouse.fr.
Application deadline – November 20
Scholarships
Scholarships available for engineering students only
The BCoE offers special competitive scholarships to help offset the costs associated with studying abroad.
Fred and Sara Jean Burke Scholarship
To apply for scholarships for semester-long programs made possible by the generosity of Fred and Sara Jean Burke, please visit the BCoE Scholarships page. The deadline to apply for Burkes' Scholarship is October 15 for the following spring semester and March 15 for the following fall semester.
Dr. Don Hill Scholarship
To apply for scholarships for summer programs made possible by the generosity of the family of Dr. Don Hill, please visit the BCoE Scholarships page. The deadline to apply for the Dr. Don Hill Scholarship is January 15 for the following summer semesters.
Thames Scholars Annual Scholarship
The Thames Scholars Program is a new program in the Bagley College of Engineering made possible by the Thames Family Foundation (officers, Jerry and Judy Kaye Thames). Under this program, scholarships are available to high-achieving freshmen or continuing students interested in global leadership and who are pursuing a career in engineering. In addition to a scholarship, candidates selected for the Thames Scholars Program will receive financial support for participation in a short-term international project, internship or other travel for academic purposes. The program also provides opportunity for mentorship by faculty and by Jerry Thames. While not required, students are strongly encouraged to participate in the International Engineering Ambassadors student organization in BCoE and strong preference will be given to students pursuing a Global Leadership minor in BCoE.
- In order to be considered for the Thames Scholars Annual Scholarship you must complete the conditional application.
- After you complete and submit your Bagley Conditional Application, you will be prompted to complete the Thames Scholars Annual Scholarship application if you meet the requirements.
To apply for the Thames Scholarship, please visit the BCoE Scholarships page.
Study Abroad/GENL Minor Ambassadors
Rachel Allen
Major: ME
Previous Study Abroad:
Spring 2020, Politechnico di Torino, Italy
Peyton Cabell
Major: ASE
Previous Study Abroad:
Summer 2021, Eng Econ in Europe
Hannah Hatcher
Major: ChE
Holden Honigfort
Major: ChE
Previous Study Abroad:
2021, Eng Econ in Spain
Haley Land
Major: ECE
Previous Study Abroad:
2021, Eng Econ in Spain
Trey O’Neal
Major: CSE
Dozier Smith
Major: ASE
Brandon Vanlandingham
Major: ASE
Previous Study Abroad:
Spring 2020, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Caitlin Wesson
Major: ChE
Previous Study Abroad:
2019, Eng Mech in Rome
For more information
Galyna Melnychuk
Director of International Programs
gm2@bagley.msstate.edu
662.325.5878
250 McCain Hall
Box 9544
Mississippi State, MS 39762