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University College London Engineering Exchange

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This program is currently suspended. We will continue to evaluate circumstances for future durations.

England, London

Fancy a semester or year abroad in London? Study at one of the U.K.'s best public research universities! Located in the heart of London, UCL is the largest higher education institution in the city. Connect with classmates from all over the globe in UCL's engineering and technical courses through this exciting exchange opportunity, based in a major world capital. Outside classes, London offers you a wide range of cultural, historic, artistic, and sporting activities, as well as unrivaled travel opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to providing quality study abroad and domestic study away programs for every UW-Madison student. We work strategically to identify, address, and remove barriers that may prevent participation and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students. Our staff actively engages with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and prioritizes the continuous development of our knowledge and cultural competence. We also recognize the importance of increasing access to study abroad for historically underrepresented student populations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion so that every student can engage with and understand their identity through a new lens and continue to develop and make progress on their personal, professional, and academic goals.

Sustainability

We recognize that the future of study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programming requires a Commitment to Sustainability. We are devoted to examining, developing, and improving sustainability in all our endeavors, aligning with campus priorities and following through with UW-Madison's climate action and Resilience Commitment. Join our efforts and learn more about how to study abroad sustainably.

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Eligibility

  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 required to apply. 

  • Open to UW Madison degree seeking Engineering students in good academic standing. Students must be admitted into their specific major (i.e.: ME, CEE, etc.), must have junior standing, but cannot study abroad in their last two semesters. Special permission may be granted to study abroad in second to last semester.

    Participants on this program must take at least half engineering, science and/or math courses. 

  • If English is not your first language, please contact international@engr.wisc.edu for supplemental information that you may be required to submit with your application.
  • Junior, Senior
  • Open to UW-Madison degree-seeking students only
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • At the time of application and the semester prior to participation, UW-Madison students must be currently enrolled. Transfer Students to UW-Madison need to be currently enrolled at their home institution

Advising Location

Program Structure

Exchange & Direct Enroll

Subjects

UCL offers a variety of academic programs including most UW Engineering majors and many humanities and science-based courses.

Classroom Language

English

Housing

Apartments, Residence Hall

Program Duration

Fall term: Late September/early October to mid December

Spring term PLUS Summer term (BOTH required): early to mid January to late March; late April to mid June

Academic Year: Late September/early October to mid June (please contact us if interested in this duration: international@engr.wisc.edu)

Application Deadline(s)

Future durations will be posted at a later date.

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In today's global marketplace, there is an increasing need for broadly educated engineering graduates with cross-cultural skills, international understanding and proficiency in more than one language. The College of Engineering is committed to providing international opportunities that will assist engineering students in obtaining these important skills. With more than 20 programs, including many with instruction in English, our programs help you gain flexibility, adaptability, confidence and crosscultural skills for the job market and fulfill your desire for learning and adventure.

UCL is a highly ranked and large public research university that offers a variety of academic programs including most UW Engineering majors and many humanities-based courses. Courses available at UCL can be reviewed here and many syllabi can be found here.

Participants on this program must take at least half engineering, science and/or math courses. 

Program Web Pages

Information for International Students

Foreign Courses

Subject Guide

Course Equivalents

Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance. View Course Equivalents