Join us as we explore leadership within the context of Australian businesses, organizations, and culture. Through course lectures, corporate site visits, cultural activities, and excursions you will have the opportunity to compare leadership practices and management across cultures - all while building and developing your own leadership skills.
Program Dates: January 3-17, 2026
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENES317:
- DSSP GenEd
- Computer Engineering: Category F Elective
- Electrical Engineering: GTE: General Technical Elective
- Fire Protection Engineering: Technical Elective
- Mechanical Engineering: TECH4XX out-of-major technical elective
- BMGT: Upper level elective (L2)
- INST: Upper Level Major Elective (ULME)
- A core minor requirement for students in the following minor program: Global Engineering Leadership
- ENES472:
- LEAD217:
- Elective for Public Leadership Minor
- A requirement for students in the following minor or certificate program: Leadership Studies
Due to the consequences of global climate change, countries around the world are now required to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions. Costa Rica serves as a perfect example and location for students to learn first hand about their approaches and the natural wonders and wildlife they are tasked with protecting. More now than ever, engineers must be prepared to combat the negative consequences of climate change - and this program will provide the inspiration, skills, and confidence to face these challenges head on.
Program Dates: January 4-19, 2026
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- BIOE: Breadth Elective
- BSIS: Approved Upper-Level Major Elective
- ENAE: Out of Major Technical Elective
- ENCE: Out of Major Technical Elective
- ENEE: General Technical Elective (EE) or Category F elective (CE)
- ENFP: Technical Elective
- ENME: In Major Technical Elective
- Sustainability minor requirement
The program’s host cities of Quito and Cuenca provide students with an immersive experience and chance to explore the interactions between technological innovations and social issues such as education, environmental and ecological sustainability, energy, food security, public health, and safety. While investigating critical issues related to science, technology, and society, you’ll engage in meaningful conversations and activities that involve government and industry leaders, NGOs, academic experts, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders. You’ll also have the chance to explore Ecuador’s natural wonders and beauty, in several distinct biomes throughout the country!
Program Dates: January 2027 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENES359T
- DSSP and DVCC GenEd
- ENME Out of Major Tech Elective
Spend 2.5 weeks in Germany this winter through our partner program at the University of Kassel! The IWU program allows students to engage with a technical course revolving around renewable energy sources paired with a German language class that allows you to dive deeper into German culture and your host city. Students live with a host family in Kassel as a way to further build connections with the local community, learn about life in Germany, and authentically engage with their daily lifestyle. Your host family serves as a home away from home, and a support network throughout your program.
Program Dates: January 1 - 18 (with option for early Berlin program on Dec. 29)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENME: In-Major Tech Elective
- ENAE - Out of Major Tech Elective
- BIOE- Breadth Elective
- ENCE- Out of Major Tech Elective
- ENEE- General Technical Elective (GTE) for EE majors and Category F Elective for CE majors
- ENFP- Technical Elective
- ENMA- Consult departmental advisor, may possibly count as specialization or technical elective
The city of Munich will be our site for exploring Germany’s role as an economic and technological powerhouse and its claim to be a global environmental leader, both in the past and today. The city’s history, its museums, memorial sites, and factories offer a unique opportunity to study and debate the history and politics of science, technology, and the environment in Germany from the 1930s to the 2020s. Topics include the roles of scientists and engineers during and after the Nazi dictatorship, the complicity of big business in the Holocaust, and the rise of environmentalism and of green technology in recent last decades.
The program will offer students the opportunity to experience how a democracy memorializes a former dictatorship and how the lessons of the past resonate in today’s world. Through lectures, seminars, field trips, and collaborative work, students will learn about and discuss historical and current responsibilities of scientists, engineers, and environmentalists.
Program Dates: January 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
After you commit to the program, Education Abroad will enroll you in one of the following three [3] credit UMD courses:
- HIST252: A Green Giant? Environmentalism and Technology in Germany, Today and Yesterday
- ECON258G
- ENES269Z
- GERS262
- CPSP279G
- PHPE308Q
This course also counts as a...
- Sustainability Minor Elective
- STEP Minor Elective
- College Park STS Scholars Practicum
Experience how climate change is impacting communities in a rapidly-growing developing country. Students will travel throughout Vietnam's Mekong Delta region to see how one of the world's most productive agricultural regions is adapting to climate change.
Program Dates: January 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENES489F
- CE: Category F Elective
- EE: GTE: General Technical Elective
- ENFP: Technical Elective
- ENME: Out-of-Major Tech Elective
Due to the consequences of global climate change, countries around the world are now required to develop and implement innovative and sustainable solutions. Iceland serves as a perfect example and location for students to learn first hand about their approaches and the natural wonders they are tasked with protecting. More now than ever, engineers must be prepared to combat the negative consequences of climate change - and this program will provide the inspiration, skills, and confidence to face these challenges head on.
Program Dates: March 13-22, 2026
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- BIOE: Breadth Elective
- BSIS: Approved Upper-Level Major Elective
- ENAE: Out-of-Major Technical Elective
- ENCE: Out-of-Major Technical Elective
- ENEE: General Technical Elective (EE) or Category F elective (CE)
- ENFP: Technical Elective
- ENME: In-Major Technical Elective
- Sustainability Minor
Around 50% of the world lives in cities, and by 2050 this number is expected to rise to around 70%. We'll explore two great examples of Italian cities that were designed with a focus on sustainability principles. Through hands-on learning and site visits, you'll have the chance to explore, experience, and engage with these resilient strategues and build your own philosophy around sustainable practices in engineering!
Program Dates: March 2026 (TBD)
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- BIOE: Breadth Elective
- ENCE: In-major Technical Elective
- ENEE: General Technical Elective (EE) or Category F elective (CE)
- ENFP: Technical Elective
- ENME: Out-of-major Tech Elective
- Sustainability Minor: Upper-Level Elective
Step into the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and explore how thermodynamics has shaped the world – from James Watt’s groundbreaking steam engines to the renewable energy innovations powering the future. This immersive study abroad experience, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, takes you inside historic power plants, cutting-edge research labs, and to iconic engineering landmarks. You’ll see thermodynamics in action, engage with local experts, and tackle relevant real-world projects that connect past innovations to modern technological challenges. Beyond the classroom, experience Scotland’s rich history, from medieval castles to world-class museums, all while gaining a deeper understanding of how energy and engineering continue to reshape civilization.
Students who join this program will enroll in ENES332: Thermodynamics and the Technologies That Transform Civilization (4 credits). This course will be taught during the first 11 weeks of the spring 2026 semester at the University of Maryland and will include a short-term study abroad component in Scotland during spring break.
Program Dates: March 14-22, 2026
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How can this fulfill major/degree requirements?
- ENCE:
- Out-of-major technical elective requirement (if matriculated prior to fall 2025) OR
- 300-level STEM-based elective requirement (if matriculated fall 2025 or later)
- ENEE: General Technical Elective (EE) or Category F elective (CE)
- ENFP: ENES232 major requirement
- ENMA: Technical Elective (with Academic Advisor approval)
- ENME: ENES232 major requirement
- Mechantronics Engineering: ENES232 major requirement
