- Ankara, Turkey
METU is highly regarded by UT faculty and students for its excellent
academic quality.
It also offers a unique opportunity for cultural immersion since METU
students are fluent in English because all of METU's courses are
taught in English.
Most popular with UT's Mechanical Engineering students, the university
also offers courses for all other engineering majors.
Turkey is in the top ten most visited countries in the world.
Annually, about twenty eight million visitors enjoy its ancient Greek,
Roman, early Christian, Islamic monuments, sophisticated arts, cuisine
and its pleasant coastal resorts.
Area(s) of Study
- Aerospace Engineering
- Engineering Studies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Turkish
- Chemical Engineering
Sponsored by Cockrell School of Engineering
Academic Information
Faculty
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Open to all engineering majors with an interest in solar energy
- and research.
- Minimum GPA 2.5.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Participants live in METU private dorms.
Open To
Cockrell School of Engineering
Program Cost
Application fee of $75, exchange fee of $500, and regular UT tuition and fees. In addition, participants pay separately for a fee that includes housing and official program excursions. Students are responsible for airfare, mandatory UT Austin health insurance, passport, food, and local transportation.
Dates:
- Program: January 15, 2017 to July 30, 2017
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2015
Application Code
140009
Program Coordinator
Naomi Valdez
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships
Next Step
Students interested in an International Engineering Education program contact the IEE coordinator, Helena Wilkins-Versalovic. helena@austin.utexas.edu.