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Study Abroad

Want to travel the world and get course credits? Consider study abroad with the Edward P. Fitts Industrial and Systems Department.

Last Updated: 04/08/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

With study abroad, you can experience new places and cultures while earning credits toward your degree. In addition, you can meet people from around the world and build lasting friendships. As a result, you gain a broader global perspective.

Moreover, study abroad helps you develop valuable skills such as intercultural communication, foreign language ability, adaptability and problem solving. Therefore, you can strengthen both your academic experience and your future career opportunities. Furthermore, you can increase your independence and confidence as you navigate new environments, which prepares you to adapt quickly and succeed in diverse professional settings today.

While abroad:

  • You can explain how engineering elements communicate across cultures.
  • In addition, you can understand how cultures may seem similar on the surface but differ in deeper ways. As a result, you can work more effectively with in country partners.
  • Moreover, you can identify diverse characteristics of learners in different environments.
  • Also, you can recognize the skills that students in Rwanda have and compare them with your own experiences.
  • Furthermore, you can understand cultural influences in Rwanda that have shaped the country’s progress.
  • In addition, you can examine how engineering connects to eco tourism and how it influences populations in developing countries.
  • Finally, you can interpret how past viewpoints from Global North countries toward Global South countries can be misleading. As a result, you can better understand how mutual benefit can support both groups.

This opportunity is available to Technology, Engineering and Design Education Majors and all CED Graduate Students. Other CED majors can apply on an exception basis.

For more information, contact our Director of Undergraduate Programs, Kanton Reynolds | ktreyno2@ncsu.edu.

First-Year Programs

Are you an incoming first-year student? NC State offers unique experiences such as Prague Connect and Summer Start Abroad. Learn how you can earn academic credit and study abroad all before starting classes on campus.

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International Travel Gateway

All NC State students who travel abroad for non credit university related activities must register their itinerary through the International Travel Gateway. This includes travel for conferences, research, student organizations, athletics or the arts.
By completing this registration, you can receive NC State support that helps promote safe and informed travel abroad.

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NC State European Center in Prague

You can immerse yourself in the heart of Europe while earning NC State credits. In addition, you can explore a range of programs offered at the European Center in Prague.
As a result, you can expand your academic experience while engaging with new cultures and perspectives.

Study in the Heart of Europe

Programs by Area of Study

You are encouraged to choose programs that align well with your major and academic goals. In addition, you should explore recommended short term and semester options that fit your plan.
As a result, you can stay on track for graduation while gaining valuable international experience.

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Course Approval for Study Abroad

The following list outlines the steps you need to take to receive approval for courses taken at another institution while you study abroad.

  1. First, you determine which courses you need for your academic plan
  2. Next, you meet with the Study Abroad Office to choose a program location that fits your goals.
  3. Next, do your courses appear in the Transfer Credit Database?
Yes
No

Yes

  1. Complete the Study Abroad Course Approval Form. After that, you submit it to the appropriate personnel listed on the form.
    • If the course is a GEP, you should email Brian Koehler at bdkoehle@ncsu.edu.
    • If the course is a major or technical elective, you should email Kanton Reynolds at ktreyno2@ncsu.edu.
  2. Finally, you check your Navigate profile to find your course approval.

No

  1. Complete the ISE Course Substitution Form. In addition, please attach the syllabus in English. After that, you submit the form for approval.
  2. Once approved, you should check your Navigate profile to confirm the approval. In addition, you update your course substitution if needed.
  3. Complete the Study Abroad Course Approval Form. After that, you submit it to the appropriate personnel listed on the form.
    • If the course is a GEP, you should email Brian Koehler at bdkoehle@ncsu.edu.
    • If the course is a major or technical elective, you should email Kanton Reynolds at ktreyno2@ncsu.edu.
  4. Finally, you check your Navigate profile to find your course approval.