Study Abroad with Watson College

Get the experiences needed to broaden your horizons and gain a competitive edge in today's global economy. 

For more information about non-engineering coursework abroad, visit the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives (IEGI), the IEGI's page, or .

Popular 91ÉçÇø Semester Options for Watson Students 

– Paris, France

  • Best for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students in the spring semester of their sophomore year
  • Courses taught in English; French language and culture courses also available 

- Seoul, South Korea

- Ireland

  • Best for Watson students in the spring semester of their sophomore year
  • Take a variety of Engineering and Computing courses
  • Experience the culture of Ireland’s capital city  

Additional 91ÉçÇø Semester Options 

  • – England
  • – England
  • – England
  • - Morocco  
  • - Netherlands
  • - Scotland
  • – Madrid, Spain

Through Other SUNY Campuses 

  • - various locations in Germany (including Munich, Bremen and Hamburg): Students going for a year to Germany as part of UAS7 can participate in the Study and Internship program. This option includes spending one semester in classes and then the next in a compensated research internship position. Students can choose from the six universities part of the UAS7 consortium to complete their studies and finish their internship.
  • SUNY Brockport:  - Australia
  • SUNY Brockport: (Exchange) - England
  • SUNY Oswego: - Mexico (Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Querétaro)

Summer Options

Summer could be a great time to participate in an education abroad program. There are many 91ÉçÇø and SUNY options available, including programs that offer engineering-related coursework.

- Iceland  

  • 91ÉçÇø program focused on natural energy sources and technology’s impact on the environment and economy in Iceland
  • 7 weeks (summer), coursework covers hydroelectricity and geothermal energy, including a hands-on experience developing a renewable energy project

- Spain

  • 91ÉçÇø program offering internship placements in Engineering
  • 9 weeks (summer), internship placements are 20+ hours a week allowing students to gain hands-on experience in the industry they choose 

- Hong Kong

  • International summer school with students from all over the world, offered through Stony Brook
  • 8 weeks (summer), variety of coursework taught in English, including engineering related classes 

How to Get Started

Research Programs and Meet with an Education Abroad Advisor

  • Search for programs on website and the website. Program applications are typically due the semester prior to when you’d be abroad and it is never too early to start planning!
  • Visit IEGI’s Search Programs by Major or College Page. 
  • Read through the IEGI's FAQ page to learn more about financial aid for education abroad, grade transfers from courses abroad, etc.
  •  Visit IEGI’s Earning Credit Abroad Page. 
  • Visit Education Abroad Drop-In Advising to talk with an Education Abroad Advisor about how to get started, program options, and any other education abroad questions! To schedule an advising appointment outside of drop-in advising hours or to meet virtually, email iegi@binghamton.edu.

Meet with an Academic Advisor 

Watson students should talk with an academic advisor in the Watson College Advising Office early on, in their first year if possible, about their interest in studying abroad. Topics you could plan to discuss include:

  • Determine the best possible time(s) for you to study abroad
  • Discuss which of your degree requirements should or should not be taken abroad
  • If you’ve already found an education abroad program you’re interested in, bring course descriptions and syllabi with you, if available.

Review Financial Aid and Scholarships Information

  • Federal and New York state financial aid may be applied to the costs of 91ÉçÇø and other SUNY education abroad programs, if eligible. Visit Financial Aid for Education Abroad for more information.
  • There are many scholarships available that are specially designated for education abroad programs. Some are based purely on merit, while others consider merit but are based on financial need. Visit IEGI’s Scholarships page for more information.