At the same time, the Global E 3 program strives to minimize increased costs associated with most study abroad programs. As the global economy continues to become increasingly international, there will be a great need for well-trained engineers to cooperate closely with their overseas counterparts. In addition to a solid background in traditional engineering subjects, the engineer in the global marketplace will need to have foreign language ability, cross-cultural skills, and overseas experience. Global E 3 is an international exchange program designed specifically for engineering students and administered by the Institute of International Education on behalf of participating universities. The Global E 3 program provides opportunities for students at member institutions to receive academic credit for courses taken at overseas institutions, and practical training in a foreign setting for a summer, semester, or academic year.
Students pay regular tuition to and maintain regular student status at their home campus.
Students are able to study in any country overseas where there is a participating Global E 3 university. More than 50 universities are currently participating in most world regions and new member institutions in new countries are continuing to join the program. Courses are offered in English by many universities and students are also able to study in French, German, Spanish, and other languages. Language and culture preparation courses are available for some countries. Costs of the Global E 3 program are minimized since students pay tuition to their home institution and not to the host universities overseas.