Sao Paulo, Brazil

Centro Universitario Do Instituto Maua De Tecnologia, Sao Paulo

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil

Type of Program: Exchange program for students and faculty.

Duration: One semester or summer session; two semesters for masters students.

Time of Year: Fall, spring, summer

Majors: College of Engineering, College of Management

Academic Year: Junior, Senior, Graduate Student 

Hosted by: Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia - IMT

Estimated Cost: Students pay Lawrence Tech tuition rates. 

Application Deadline: TBD

Program Description: Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia - IMT is a private, non-profit organization with headquarters located in the city of São Paulo. The main objective of IMT is to promote technical-scientific education, technological research and development aiming to provide highly qualified human resources to contribute to the socioeconomic development of Brazil.

More information can be found on their website:http://www.maua.br/english.

Shanghai, China

Shanghai University Of Engineering Science, Shanghai

Location: Shanghai, China

Type of Program: Exchange program for students and faculty

Duration: One semester

Time of Year: Fall, spring, or summer session

Majors: College of Architecture, College of Engineering

Academic Year: Sophomore and junior

Hosted by: Shanghai University of Engineering Science

Estimated Cost: Students pay Lawrence Tech tuition rates and living expenses.

Application Deadline: TBD

Program Description: Shanghai University is a comprehensive university with rich diversity of disciplines, it consists of 20 colleges and schools ,2 university-supervised departments and 1 physical education department at the moment, offering 58 undergraduate programs, 86 postgraduate programs, 20 doctoral programs and 9 post-doctoral programs covering Dynamic, Metallurgy, Electronic & Communication, Mathematics , Materials Science and Information Engineering. In addition, we also have 14 key disciplines and 3 key laboratories on the municipal level have been set up in three batches.

It has a faculty of 5,484 , among whim more than 380 are full professors and more than 780 are associate professors. Of these professors, 7 are academicians of Chinese Academy of Science and Chinese Academy of Engineering, 175 doctor supervisors and 13 national-leveled young specialists of science and technology of their achievements. Shanghai University is the biggest institution of higher learning run by Shanghai Municipality.

Visit their website at: http://www.sues.edu.cn/englisho/

Hertfordshire, England

Location: University of Hertfordshire

Time of Year: Fall or Spring semester

Academic Year: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing

Application Deadline: Fall- May 1st, Spring- Dec. 1st 

Areas of Study: Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Game Art, General & JR/SR Elective, Graphic Design, History, Humanities, Industrial Design, Industrial Operations, Information Technology, Interior Architecture, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Com, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Spanish

Program Description: University of Hertfordshire has been ranked within the top 350 world universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12. They provide a vast array of course offerings each semester that align with many Lawrence Tech majors. All students have access to award-winning Learning Research Centers, which are widely regarded as the best among UK universities, as well as state-of-the-art facilities.

Accommodations: On campus residence halls, off campus university property, Private rentals, or Host family

Approximate Program Costs: $1,850- $2,650 plus LTU Tuition costs

Included in Costs: Accommodations

Website: http://www.herts.ac.uk

Paris, France

Location: Paris, France

Time of Year: Summer semester only

Academic Year: Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing

Application Method: Paper application available online

Application Deadline: January 31, due to Program Coordinator

Areas of Study: Architecture, General & JR/SR Elective, Literature, Photography, Urban Design

Courses Offered:
LLT3616 - Literature & Art**
ART3023 - Photography
ARC4xx4 - Allied Design: Urban (Paris)
** Satisfies LLT/SSC/PSY Jr/Sr elective for all majors. Could be modified to satisfy a graduate elective.

Program Description: This program is led by LTU faculty. It is intended to provide the opportunity to explore the architectural and urban fabric and literature of the internationally renowned city, and to expose students to the rich history and culture of the Paris environment. Design process explorations, on site studies, guides walking tours, lectures and discussions are part of the Study Abroad Program. Students will also experience diverse European travel possibilities during the month-long stay in Paris.

Accommodations: Residence Hall

Approximate Program Costs: $4,000 plus LTU Tuition costs

Included in Costs: Accommodations, airfare, transportation, entrance fees

Program Coordinator: Dayna Charlton, dcharlton@ltu.edu

Ulm, Germany

Location: Hochschule Ulm, University of Applied Sciences

Time of Year: Fall/Winter (Oct. - Dec.), Spring/Summer (Apr. - June)

Academic Year: Junior or Senior standing

Application deadline: Fall/Winter- May 15, Spring/Summer- Nov. 15

Areas of Study: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, General & JR/SR Elective, Industrial Operations, and Mechanical Engineering

Program Description: The International Engineering Programs (IEP) is offered by Hochschule Ulm to international students. The programs run for three months and are taught in English. They offer a variety of courses in the fields of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (IMEP), Computer Science/Engineering (ICEP), and Electrical Engineering (IEEP).

Many field trips are organized to different companies in the area. To get to know Germany and the German culture the International Office also organizes trips to other cities in Germany.

Ulm offers an intensive German language course for students with no or little knowledge of German. The course takes place before the start of the International Engineering Programs in March or September and runs for two weeks.

Accommodations: Campus Dormitories

Approximate Program Costs: $2,000- $2,500, matriculation fee, plus LTU Tuition costs.

Included in Costs: Living Expenses and Accommodations

Website: http://www.hs-ulm.de/en/

Monterrey, Mexico

Location: Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey

Time of Year: Fall, Spring, Summer semester

Academic Year: Sophomore or Junior standing

Application Method: Application Online. Must submit official transcript to Study Abroad Office to be sent to Monterrey.

Application Deadline:  Fall- May 1, Spring- Nov. 1, Summer – April 26

Areas of Study: Architecture, Business, Communications, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing
Visit the website to see current course selection in English.

Program Description: Tec de Monterrey is considered one of the best universities in Latin America. Although coursework is available in English, it is recommended that foreign studies students enroll in Mexican Culture and Spanish as a foreign language. The university provides support to its visiting international students with personal attention in housing assistance, airport pick-up, immigration paperwork, on-campus orientation, and extra-curricular field trips and excursions to other areas of Mexico.

Accommodations: You can choose to live with a host family, residence halls, or a shared apartment. Meals are included with host family stays.

Approximate Program Cost: $4,500 – $6,300 plus LTU tuition costs.
Summer- $1,250- $1,750 plus LTU tuition costs

Included in Cost: Accommodations, Meals, Living Expenses, Health Insurance and Immigration Expenses. 

Website: http://studyinmexico.mty.itesm.mx/index.php

Grantham, England

Location: Harlaxton College, The British Campus of the University of Evansville

Semester: Fall, Spring, and Summer semester

Academic Year: Sophomore or Junior standing

Application method: Paper application available in Study Abroad Office.

Application Deadline: Fall- March 15, Spring- Oct. 1. , Summer- January 31
Due to Study Abroad Office.

Areas of Study: Business, Economics, Engineering, General & JR/SR Elective, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
-Courses vary every semester due to visiting faculty.

Program Description:  All students must enroll in The British Experience six-credit course, and then can select from 30 courses that vary each semester. Students can participate in optional school-arranged weekend excursions to the British Isles, Ireland, Paris, Rome, Venice, and Florence.

Accommodations: Students live at the 100-room Victorian manor house in Grantham during the semester with students from 20 other U.S institutions. The manor is a fully functional home/ college offering classrooms, a library, and a sports hall, as well as student rooms. The manor also offers a bistro, laundry facilities, "telly" lounge, reading lounge, computer room, Wi-Fi, and a general store.

Approximate Program Costs: $6,000 plus LTU tuition costs

Included in Costs: Housing, Meals, Student Activity Fee, Health and Wellness Fee, Technology Fee, Airport pick-up and/or return, Shuttle service between Harlaxton and Grantham, Required British Studies field trips: transportation and entrance fees.

Website: http://www.ueharlax.ac.uk/