PROGRAMS

 

BOLOGNA


PARIS and AMSTERDAM


MEXICO CITY and SAN CRISTOBAL

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Go beyond the hedges this summer to take engineering design courses in a foreign location!!

Earn 6 credits in approximately 4 weeks!!

Take a look at student experiences through their  iSEED blog posts!


Bologna, Italy

ENGI 301 – Introduction to Practical Electrical Engineering
MECH 203 – Computer Tools for Engineering
Faculty: David Trevas and Roberto Dugnani

  • First Session Dates: May 6th-May 31st
  • JUST ADDED! Second Session Dates: June 3 - June 28
  • Registration Deadline :  March 20, 2024
  • Last Day to Drop :  TBD
  • Drop Refund Dates : TBD

Both courses count as elective courses for the Engineering Design Minor, and may also count towards the Entrepreneurship Minor and Global Health Minor
Goal: 10 students

Summary:  Coming soon




Amsterdam, Netherlands AND Paris, France*

* it is possible to only participate in only Amsterdam OR Paris and not do both, especially if you are combining this with another iSEED location. 

Amsterdam:

BUSI 220 – Introduction to Design and Innovation
June 4 - June 14

Paris:

ENGI 200 – Engineering Design Studio
June 16 - June 29

Faculty: Hesam Panahi and Matthew Wettergreen
Beginning and Ending Date : 
June 4th - June 29th
Registration Deadline :  March 20, 2024
Last Day to Drop :  TBD
Drop Refund Dates : TBD

Both courses count as elective courses for the Engineering Design Minor, Entrepreneurship Minor and Global Health Minor
Goal: 10 students

Summary:  Coming soon



Mexico City and San Cristobal, Mexico

Collaboration with NEWT
ENGI 350 – Needs Identification and Design Implementation 
CEVE 314 – Sustainable Water Purification for the Developing World
Faculty: Deirdre Hunter and Jorge Loyo

Beginning and Ending Date: 
May 7th-May 31st
Registration Deadline :  March 20, 2024
Last Day to Drop :  TBD
Drop Refund Dates : TBD

Both courses count as elective courses for the Engineering Design Minor and Global Health Minor, and possibly the Entrepreneurship Minor
Goal: 10 students

Summary: Students will do in-class instruction on-site at local technical center.  Curriculum will incorporate interaction with students and a local charity working with NEWT,  as well as the local communities.

Program Consists of

  • 4 weeks in the Summer (during the months of May and June - depending on location)
  • ~40 Hours per week
  • Housing expenses covered - plus some meals (shared apartment or dorm room)
  • Student responsible for tuition, travel and incidental expenses
  • Financial Aid could be possible for some students.  Please check with the financial aid office at Rice. 
  • Specific details, dates and the deadline to apply are the application below

Cost

 
STUDENT PAYS

  • Acceptance/Application fee: $100
  • Tuition for 6 credits: $7,200 (announced Jan 2024 that tuition was increasing to $1200/per credit)
  • Airfare: $800 - $2,500 
  • Passport, if needed: $100 - $150
  • Incidentals and Meals: $800 - $1000 - YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO FUNDS WHILE ABROAD
  • Approximate TOTAL including tuition: $9,000-$12,000*
  • Student looking for financial aid to help with expenses should reach out to the Financial Aid Office

More information about STUDY ABROAD FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS 

RICE PAYS

  • HOUSING!! Program pays for housing for the duration of the coursework.
  • Some meals, such as welcome dinner and closing dinner - some housing come with free breakfast
  • Course Activities, Supplies and Field Trips
  • Local Rail pass (if applicable)
  • Sim Cards 
  • Travel Medical Insurance

*depends on travel costs. 

Links to budget worksheets for Financial Aid planning purposes:

Netherlands/France 

Italy

Mexico


Who Should Apply

Any student that could benefit from the courses listed above.  Those enrolled in the Engineering Design Minor, the Entrepreneurship Minor or the Global Health Minor could obtain 6 credits towards the minor.  Perquisites may be waived where appropriate. 


For more information, please contact

Amy Kavalewitz - amy.k@rice.edu

To apply for this summer experience, please fill out the application form. 

To apply for this summer experience, please fill out the application form.

iSEED Application



Please review the financial commitment before applying.
Reach out to Financial Aid for questions.


Contact us

Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen
Rice University

6100 Main Street MS 390 | Houston, Texas | 77005

Phone: 713.348.OEDK

Email: oedk@rice.edu

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