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College of Engineering

There are several ways to choose a study abroad program, including by location, term, or type of experience. One way many students want to get started is by understanding which programs offer courses for their major. This page highlights programs especially suited to students in your school or college and can be used as a great starting point in your search.

Be sure to meet with your academic advisor as early as possible to map out which degree requirements you can plan to take abroad. Many programs include GenEd courses, minor requirements, or can help fulfill electives. If you don’t plan to take any major courses while abroad, explore the programs pages on our website to learn more about all the options.

Temple University Rome

Temple University Rome offers a spring semester option designed for fourth-semester mechanical or civil engineering majors, and available to bioengineering or industrial & systems engineering students with proper planning. Participants choose from Engineering 2332, 2333, and 3571 and 1-2 additional courses. For more information, visit the Academic Program details or view a full listing of Temple Rome course offerings.

Temple University in Spain

Temple University in Spain offers courses taught in English in the fall semester for electrical engineering majors.  

During the summer 2025 term, Temple in Spain will also offer:

  • Electrical Engineering 3432: Robotic Control using Robotic Operating Systems (ROS) (3 credits)
Exchange Programs

Temple University has established partnerships with several universities in countries around the world to provide students with the opportunity to learn as an international student at a foreign university for a semester or year.

Exchange program participants earn transfer credit for approved courses and can apply those credits towards the fulfillment of their degree requirements, including major, minor, elective, and most general education requirements. 

External Programs

External programs that offer engineering courses taught in English are available in countries all over the world. Visit the External Programs Around the World page to search external study abroad programs. You can filter programs by location, major, or course subject on the external providers’ program search page. 

The following list of recommended programs may be a good starting place for exploration: 

External program participants earn transfer credit for approved courses and can apply those credits towards the fulfillment of their degree requirements, including major, minor, elective, and most general education requirements. 

What's next?

Connect with Education Abroad Advisors and follow the steps to study abroad below.

Steps to Study Abroad

Sign up for a Foundations of Study Abroad session

Attend a Foundations of Study Abroad session to learn the who, what, when, where, and why of studying abroad. Learn about different program models, options that meet your academic and career goals, personal considerations, questions to ask your academic advisor, financing and scholarships, and more. (Non-Temple students, should start with their your home school study abroad office.) 

Register for Foundations of Study Abroad.
Apply for your passport

Apply for your passport (or have it renewed). You’ll need to have a valid passport by the time you start a study abroad application. It can take anywhere from three weeks to a few months to receive a passport.

If you've never had a passport and apply during your first year at Temple, you can take advantage of the Passport Scholarship, which will reimburse you the cost of a U.S. passport.

Learn how to apply for your passport.
Meet with your academic advisor

Talk with your academic advisor early (and often!) about your plan to study abroad. They can help identify the best time for you to study abroad and stay on track for graduation. Read tips for talking to your academic advisor. 

Connect with Education Abroad to keep exploring

Connect with Education Abroad to continue exploring, to ensure your program choice best meets your needs, or to learn more about what to expect as you apply. Attend information sessions about specific programs, scholarships, or other topics, schedule an advising appointment, or talk with one of our peer advisors.  

Start your application

Start your application, and be sure to check your program deadline.

Prepare and go

Explore a host of resources to prepare for your time abroad, such as academics, financing and scholarships, diversity matters, cultural adaptation, health and safety, visa preparation, and more.

Prepare and go!

Satisfy your GenEd World Society (GG)

Complete your study abroad program successfully and you'll satisfy this GenEd requirement.

Learn more!