All courses are taught in English. Engineering students are eligible to apply for the International Engineering Fellowship to help with airfare. The scholarships are available through the generosity of Charles Wert, emeritus professor and former head of the Department of Metallurgy. Candidates must have completed at least 4 semesters or equivalent of German-language study. International Programs in Engineering will help pay the airfare.
Internships are possible.
Credit earned in Germany can be transferred to UIUC and used, as appropriate, to satisfy curricular requirements. If you have, then Shadow an Engineer is an excellent opportunity for you. For one day during spring break, you can visit a company and talk to engineers in your field. The Elizabeth Ruff Award is presented annually to a deserving sophomore or junior female in the College of Engineering. The award is a memorial to Elizabeth Ruff, an outstanding GE graduate who was killed in an auto accident.