Washington University  Engineering views international study as an integral part of today's college experience. Experiencing an academic program in another country and culture can be both career enhancing and life-transforming. More and more employers are seeking graduates with international experience. Engineering students choose from a wide range of opportunities for both study abroad and international internship experiences. Programs include summer, semester, and year-long study in engineering.

"I highly recommend the study abroad experience as a part of your college education. Not only was my semester in the Czech Republic fun and exciting, it was also an opportunity to fully immerse myself in the culture and history of a country completely different from what I am used to. Although going abroad was something I had to plan for many semesters in advance, the experience of actually taking classes in another country was definitely something that has enriched my traditional engineering education. Because I went on a program that did not offer any engineering courses, there were some semesters at Washington U. in which I had to double up on my course load since many classes are offered in either only spring or only fall. However, the opportunity to take classes that would never have been offered at Washington U. was well worth the extra work. I would advise fellow engineering students not to have the mindset that it is impossible for engineers to study abroad, because with a little extra effort, you could experience an unforgettable semester that would greatly enhance your college education."

- Stefanie Berger