Intro
Studying abroad helps students develop and hone skills that help them stand out to employers. These skills include intercultural communication, self-reliance, problem-solving, and foreign language fluency.
In collaboration with the Office of International Education (OIE) and the Office of Transfer Affairs, CEMS Student Services provides study abroad advising to all CEMS students. Each CEMS student who plans to study abroad is required to meet with CEMS Student Services as part of the study abroad approval process. In these meetings, Student Services staff discuss students’ individual goals and how they translate into a wide array of study abroad options, transferability of courses, and the impact of studying abroad on students’ progress toward degree.
Study Abroad FAQs
Where do CEMS students study abroad?
Here are examples of recent popular destinations for CEMS students:
- ¶¶Òõ̽̽ in Auckland (¶¶Òõ̽̽ Semester program)
- ISEP Study in Sydney- University of Technology Sydney (External- ISEP Direct)
- ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Exchange: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (¶¶Òõ̽̽ Exchange)
- DIS- Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark (External program)
- ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Exchange: University College Dublin (¶¶Òõ̽̽ Exchange)
- ISEP Study in France- STEM- Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon (ISEP Exchange)
- Principia Consortium- University of Glasgow- Direct Enroll (Direct Enroll ***for HCOL students only)
- ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Exchange: Czech Technical University (¶¶Òõ̽̽ Exchange)
Why study abroad?
- Experience living in a new place while gaining a deeper understanding of the impact your work can have in a global context
- Learn about your field from a different cultural perspective and meet students and professionals within your discipline from around the world
- Develop and hone skills that will help you stand out to employers, such as intercultural communication, self-reliance, problem-solving, and foreign language fluency
When should you study abroad?
It depends! However, we generally recommend studying abroad during the semester you have the fewest number of required courses for your major, or the semester with the most electives. Below are recommendations for each major based on degree requirements. We recommend working with your academic advisor to determine the best timing for you, as this can oftentimes be dependent on each student.
| Major | Recommended Semester |
|---|---|
| Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, and Engineering | sophomore year, spring |
| Biomedical Engineering | depends on catalogue year; come talk with us! |
| Electrical Engineering | junior year, spring |
| Engineering Management | junior year, fall or spring |
| Computer Science, Computer Science and Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics | a number of semesters can work well |
Getting Started
- Visit the Getting Started page and attend a Study Abroad 101 session
- Explore study abroad programs using
- Meet with Emma Squier or Ann Chiarenzelli in CEMS Student Services to discuss the best time for you to study abroad and coursework.
- If you have any application or program-specific questions after attending Study Abroad 101, register for Study Abroad Drop-in Advising or email studyabroad@uvm.edu to get support from a study abroad advisor.
Choosing a program/ Important considerations
- Use your Curriculum Checksheet and Degree Audit to learn your major requirements and plan out your remaining coursework.
- Consider taking general education and minor courses abroad.
- Transfer/AP credits and summer coursework can free up space to have more flexibility when studying abroad
- Semester-long study abroad programs are not the only option. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ offers summer study abroad programs as well as faculty-led travel over winter and spring break.
- Plan early! Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity, but it requires advanced planning and time. It is recommended to begin the study abroad process 9-12 months prior to the semester you will be studying abroad. This page has a helpful timeline for study abroad preparation.
Transfer Credit Guide
Check how your study abroad courses may count towards your degree using the . If a course isn’t listed, it hasn’t been reviewed recently but could still transfer. Email the course syllabus to CEMS Student Services for review.
Study Abroad Resources
CEMS Study Abroad Support
