Yes, the IEP runs a sequence of specialized German language courses for engineering students, which help prepare for the internship abroad. If German doesn't agree with you, then you may simply revert to the regular engineering program. Yes, if you stay with the program and maintain a good grade average. Over 100 IEP students have gone to six-month internships in Germany with companies listed here . Each of the companies pays a basic subsistence salary and helps out with housing.
Students pay their own fare.
All IEP graduates to date have found good positions, generally with higher than average salaries. URI has developed a reputation with business and industry in search of strong engineers with international communication skills.