Study Abroad
Engineering takes shape across the globe.
Expanding your horizons. Evolving your perspective.
At CCEE, learning by doing includes learning globally. Study abroad programs combine engineering coursework, site visits and cultural immersion — giving you academic credit and a broader understanding of how infrastructure, environment and community intersect worldwide.
Immersive international experiences equip CCEE students with the adaptable, global perspective employers value, and the confidence to design and deliver anywhere.
Global Perspective
Gain real-world context on how solutions differ across regions.
Stay on Track
Earn degree credit while progressing toward graduation.
Career Edge
Build independence, adaptability and cross-cultural skills.
Where We’ve Been. Where We’re Going.
Each location is more than a passport stamp. Students engage with active engineering projects, explore region-specific environmental challenges and gain firsthand insight into how culture shapes the built environment. Our study abroad programs immerse students in places where these elements intersect in powerful ways.
Past Destinations
- Prague
Historic bridges and resilient urban systems. - China
Megacities and rapid infrastructure development. - Australia
Coastal engineering and environmental stewardship. - Ireland
Water systems and sustainable design rooted in history.
“Opportunity of a lifetime, I’ve never felt more connected and encouraged in any classroom setting. Also, the friendships as well as the travel opportunities you experience are indescribable.”
CCEE Alum
2016 Study Abroad Program
Up Next
Destination Coming Soon
Future programs are selected based on faculty expertise, global challenges and student interest. Contact Dr. William Rasdorf for more detailed information regarding the sequence and location of future planned destinations.
Know Before You Go
Frequency
The program is typically offered annually, depending on student interest and enrollment.
Planning
Students are encouraged to speak with participating faculty, both past and current program leaders, to learn more about the experience.
Careful academic planning is essential. Review the courses typically offered and confirm you will meet all prerequisites before departure.
Programs are usually held during NC State’s First Summer Session, beginning in mid-May and concluding in mid- to late June. Most programs run four to six weeks.
Courses Offered
Most programs offer two courses, allowing students to earn up to six credit hours in civil engineering.
Specific course offerings vary by year and location. Past programs have included courses aligned with core CCEE requirements and specialized focus areas.
