Why study Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering abroad?

"Aerospace Engineering has become an international endeavor due to the sheer effort needed to bring human activities into space. Getting as much exposure to different cultures and problem solving approaches via an international experience is a great asset for future engineers and leaders in this field. As a mechanical engineer, many companies are now subcontracting foreign firms for subsystem designs, such as the gear boxes of cars or the landing gear of airplanes. Understanding the methods and practices to cope with competition in these countries will help you manage large scale project in your future career and allow you to remain competitive. So, not only will EAP be one of the most memorable time in your student life, the international experience will open a world of engineering opportunities in your future." - Professor Benjamin Villac Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Making EAP Fit

Studying abroad as an undergraduate MAE major may seem difficult, but don't be discouraged. Consult with your faculty to create a program customized to fit your degree requirement needs. MAE professors can help you build a 4-year schedule so that you can fulfill requirements at your university abroad and gain the experience of a lifetime, without falling behind.

Contact Professor Benjamin Villac: Office: (949) 824-8148 Office: Engineering Gateway 3227 Email: bvillac@uci.edu

Contact Professor Athanasios Sideris: Office: (949) 824-8139 Office: Engineering Gateway S3205 Email: asideris@uci.edu

 

Strategies for Mechanical Engineering Majors

Note: These are only a few examples that demonstrate how a student can study abroad and graduate within 4 years. There are many EAP programs that can be substituted into the same strategies. DO NOT LET THESE EXAMPLES LIMIT YOU. Please consult the EAP Program Wizard for more options.
Strategy I	Freshman summer abroad taking lower division basic science courses
Strategy II	Sophomore semester abroad taking math and science courses + breadth
Strategy III	Junior year abroad taking mechanical engineering courses + 1 breadth in Asia
Strategy IV	Junior year abroad taking mechanical engineering courses + 1 breadth in Europe
Strategy V	Junior year abroad taking mechanical engineering courses at Imperial College

 

Strategies for Aerospace Engineering Majors

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Note: These are only a few examples that demonstrate how a student can study abroad and graduate within 4 years. There are many EAP programs that can be substituted into the same strategies. DO NOT LET THESE EXAMPLES LIMIT YOU. Please consult the EAP Program Wizard for more options.
Strategy I	Summer abroad taking lower division basic science courses
Strategy II	Semester abroad taking math and science courses + breadth
Strategy III	Year abroad taking mechanical engineering courses + 1 breadth in Asia
Strategy IV	Year abroad taking mechanical engineering courses + 1 breadth in Europe
Strategy V	Junior year abroad taking mechanical engineering courses at Imperial College