International High-Impact Experiences

With study abroad, you can experience new places and cultures, make friends from around the world, and gain a global perspective–while earning credits towards your degree. It will allow you to develop highly-valued skills such as intercultural communication, foreign languages, adaptability, and problem-solving.

Become a Global Engineer

The College of Engineering encourages their students to participate in international high-impact experiences. NC State offers a variety of international opportunities to complement our students’ academic studies and prepare them for the global marketplace when they graduate.

Participate in international high-impact experiences such as NC State Study Abroad Programs to increase your global knowledge in the areas of study, research, service, co-op and internship.
Get involved with a student organization such as Engineers Without Borders.
Pursue a Global Perspectives Certificate.
Earn a scholarship for international study.

International Programs and Activities

Study abroad allows students to develop skills required to face the grand challenges of society – deepen intercultural sensitivity, think more critically and creatively, and broaden both personal and academic perspectives. Distinguish yourself from your peers by developing skills in independence, flexibility, and the ability to deal with ambiguity. Make the world your classroom at NC State.

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NC State engineering students learned about hydropower and geothermal energy on a study abroad trip to Iceland in May.

International High-Impact Experiences

Become a Global Engineer

International Programs and Activities

Scholarships

Programs by Area of Study

First-Year Programs