Spend a semester at one of six universities spanning from Australia to Denmark and deepen your understanding of civil and environmental engineering issues in a global context. Or take a few weeks to study smart cities and sustainability in some of Europe's grandest cities while earning credit toward your degree.
The Clark School's Office of International and Leadership Programs offers a range of semester-long study abroad opportunities tailored for civil and environmental engineering. A list of those programs is available at ilp.umd.edu/content/civil-engineering.
CEE also offers three short-term programs with a focus on smart cities and sustainability. These courses count as a tech elective in the civil engineering major and double count as a tech elective in the sustainability minor. They are open to all undergraduate and graduate students at UMD or other U.S. institutions.
This program will expose participants to different approaches in the development of Smart Green Cities. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in Denmark Technical University's Green Challenge competition, in which student teams compete in projects addressing the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Learn MoreStudents will learn how pre-Inka and Inka civilizations managed their local resources and were able to generate empires that thrived in harsh environments. We will take a critical-thinking and interactive approach to understanding the needs of local Peruvian communities and what sustainability should look like for them.
Learn MoreThis program examines the building blocks of smart cities and explores tools for developing real projects focused on smart cities and sustainability. Students work alongside Czech students while learning and developing smart cities and green infrastructure projects. The course includes several site visits in Prague and Pisek.
Learn more2017 Photos2016 PhotosThis program explores topics and concerns related to the development of sustainable infrastructure: environmental implications, energy conservation, sustainability metrics, recycling and waste reduction, mobility, greenhouse gass emissions, and more. The course includes several site visits in the area.
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This program explores the framework, concepts, and techniques required to develop green infrastructure solutions for urban environments. Students work with Italian students on the design development of green alternatives to real scenarioes. The course includes several site visits in the Piemonte region.
This program is not currently available.
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