The non-engineering language, and cultural courses may be counted towards a student's degree requirements. Students return to the U.S. and obtain International Studies minor and obtain credits toward their baccalaureate degree. E.U. students travel to the U.S. after successfully completing three years towards their first engineering degree. Their STEP studies include engineering coursework and a research thesis. They return and complete their engineering degree and also obtain a U.S. Master' s degree.
Students travel in both transatlantic directions to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
Double degrees from both the host and home institutions are possible after fulfilling additional requirements. Copyright 1998 UIC Mechanical Engineering.