UF in Japan – Cross Cultural Engineering and Design
About
This nine-week program allows undergraduate and graduate students to focus on cross-cultural engineering and design practices while exploring the rich history and culture of Japan. In addition to traditional coursework, students will participate in site visits to engineering firms to learn about the design and engineering of Japanese transportation systems, software and games, and manufacturing. There will also be excursions to locations where cross-cultural engineering is put into practice. Students will learn about the cutting-edge research being conducted at local universities and have the opportunity to build and foster professional international connections through industry visits.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Open to all majors. Priority will be given to Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and Digital Worlds students in the last year of their academic program.
- Pre-req: Check under academics
- 3.0 GPA minimum
- Instructor approval
Contacts
| Study Abroad Advisor | Program Directors | Int’l Engineering Director |
| Maria Selezneva 352-273-1518 mselezneva@ufic.ufl.edu Make an appointment |
Jeremiah Blanchard jjb@eng.ufl.edu Co-Leader: Nick Heitzman |
Pingchien Neo pneo@eng.ufl.edu Make An Appointment |
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Information sheet | |
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| Level | Graduate, Undergraduate |
| Type of Credit | UF GPA |
| Open to non-UF students | No |
| Program Type | UF Sponsored |
| Field of Study | Computer & Information Science, Engineering |