Study Abroad At Kettering University
Kettering’s Study Abroad Program is an excellent opportunity to prepare students for global leadership. Studying abroad provides students with knowledge and experience that will give them a competitive edge to excel in the world market.
Employers recognize that applicants who have studied, worked or even traveled abroad are more likely to possess the qualities in demand by the global economy - personal growth, courage to take risks, imagination, adaptability and self confidence.
Kettering University currently offers the following Study Abroad Programs:
Mechanical Engineering
| Germany - Classes in English | |
| Esslingen University of Applied Science | Spring and Fall terms |
| Konstanz University of Applied Science | Spring term |
| Munich University of Applied Science | Spring term - Minimum of 15 |
| Ulm University of Applied Science | Fall term |
| Australia | |
| Swinburne University – Melbourne | Summer term - 4-1/2 months (July to Nov.) |
| Winter term - 4-1/2 months (Feb. to June) |
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Computer Engineering
| Germany - Classes in English | |
| Ulm University of Applied Science | Electrical Engineering - Spring term |
| Ulm University of Applied Science | Computer Science and Computer Engineering - Spring term |
| Reutlingen University of Applied Science | Electrical Engineering - Fall term |
| Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences | Computer Science - Fall term |
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering and Business
| Germany - Classes in English | |
| Reutlingen University of Applied Science | Industrial Eng. & Business - Fall term |
| Mexico - Classes in English | |
| Monterrey Tech –Saltillo Campus | Industrial Eng. - January or July term - 5 months |
Academic Requirements
Students applying for a “study abroad term” must be in good academic standing. Information on the specific requirements, including prerequisites, is available for each program in the International Office.
Course Work
Course work taken through Kettering’s Study Abroad Program is fully applicable toward credits for student’s degree program up to 16 credit hours. Students normally take three technical courses and one social science class for a total of four courses.
Grades
A grade equivalent of C or higher (3.7 on German scale) (4.0 scale – 2.0 or higher) is required to receive credit.
Financial Consideration
All students register for a study abroad term and pay Kettering tuition. Students will receive a $1,500 stipend for their study abroad term. This stipend is intended to help offset costs for round-trip air travel, Euro rail pass, etc. Students are able to borrow against this stipend up to six months in advance for a $25.00 fee. Pre-payment of housing plus deposit is required by several universities BEFORE arrival. This charge will be deducted from the $1,500 stipend and wire transferred by Kettering to the university. Deposit will be returned to Kettering if room is left in good condition. Any balance below $1,500 will be credited to student’s Kettering account.
Students enrolled in a Kettering study abroad term maintain their regular full-time enrollment status at Kettering. Financial Aid or Scholarships are still available.
Application
Students interested in studying abroad can attend a study abroad informational session 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. Wednesdays of each term. All application forms can be downloaded from the yellow tool bar “Study Abroad Forms.” For more information or to schedule an appointment e-mail cbandl@kettering.edu Study Abroad Office is located in Room 3-901 Campus Center (next to the President’s Office).