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College of Engineering Study Abroad Programs
Brief Description
Due to the differences in each program, see
Amanda Hammatt for detailed information about the application process and other detailed information.
Below, you will find some more general information about the programs.
Language requirement
No language requirement.
GPA requirement
Sheffield: 3.0 cumulative
Warwick: 3.0 cumulative
UCL: 3.2 cumulative
Housing
Most schools offer on-campus housing (dormitories). Please see the Global E3 or English school's website for details of each school's housing opportunities.
Duration
Many courses at Warwick and UCL are year-long and students
cannot attend for only one semester. Prior to submitting your semester
abroad application, please meet with the IESP advisor to verify if your
courses will be available for a semester or only a year.
Budget
Tuition and fees: University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/month
Housing: $2,000 semester
Meals: $2,800 semester
Miscellaneous expenses (laundry, books, supplies, etc.): $1200
Roundtrip travel: $800
Local transportation: $70/month
Student visa: $162
Entertainment, vacation and travel costs vary widely.
Application
University College London: See Amanda Hammatt for application. The IESP Application Cover Sheet should also be completed and turned in with documents.
University of Sheffield:
The application form is available online. Required documents (such as recommendation letters and transcripts) should be returned to the
International Engineering Studies and Programs
office by the application deadline. The IESP Application Cover Sheet (PDF or Word) should also be completed and turned in with documents.
Scholarship Information
The University of Sheffield is offering study abroad scholarships for students from the United States in the amount of approximately $1000 for Spring 2009. Any U.S. national accepting a place at Sheffield is eligible to apply. For information and the online application form, see:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/postapplication/scholarshipform08.html
Budget
Tuition and fees: University of Wisconsin-Madison tuition
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/month
Student Activities Fee: $75
Housing: $2,000 semester
Meals: $2,800 semester
Miscellaneous expenses (laundry, books, supplies, etc.): $1200
Roundtrip travel: $800
Local transportation: $70/month
Student visa: $162
Entertainment, vacation and travel costs vary widely.
Application
University of Warwick (Coventry):
The application form is available online.
Links for Preparation
Study abroad handbook
Preparing to go website
While abroad website
Tourist information
World Clock
Currency Converter
The course equivalency table shows all University College London courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
The course equivalency table shows all University of Sheffield courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
The course equivalency table shows all University of Warwick courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
United Kingdom Information
Advice from past participants
If you would like to participate by sending photos and a short paragraph about your experiences, please send an email to
international@engr.wisc.edu
with your advice.
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