Viterbi International Programs
Discover opportunities to travel and learn across the globe. Develop your engineering skills abroad!
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The University of Southern California and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering offer numerous opportunities to explore the world through immersive study abroad programs. Whether students want to go abroad for a few days or a few months, our advisors can offer guidance to help determine which programs best meet their needs and goals. Through engineering-specific, service-learning, and interdisciplinary programs, Viterbi students can take advantage of a diverse range of international opportunities to help expand their worldview as future leaders in engineering.
Interested in learning more about our upcoming Spring 2025 International Programs? Viterbi will be hosting a study abroad information session in partnership with the USC Dornsife Office of Overseas Studies. Learn more about all the study abroad opportunities available at USC for engineering students including Viterbi Maymester, Viterbi Fall Lead, International Exchange, Tsinghua Summer Research program and many more options for creating a study abroad experience!
View our latest information session at the recording below!
Current Undergraduate USC Students
Viterbi GlobalXP Programs
Viterbi students participating in this program can make progress towards their engineering degree by taking EiS 320 during the spring semester and traveling abroad with the program during spring break.
Application for Spring 2025 programs are now closed. Please check back early Spring 2025 semester for Fall 2025 program application information!
WRIT 340 Maymester
Viterbi students participating in this program can make progress towards their engineering degree by taking WRIT 340 during the spring semester at USC, with the last two weeks of the course abroad. Travel dates for the abroad portion of the trip are in May after finals week.
Viterbi International Programs will not be running the Maymester program in the 2024-2025 academic year. Check back next Fall 2025 semester for more information regarding Maymester 2026.
Viterbi Fall Lead: WRIT 340 (Sydney, Australia)
Viterbi students participating in this program can make progress towards their engineering degree by taking WRIT 340 in the fall semester with the first two weeks of the course studying abroad during the summer. Travel dates for the abroad portion of the trip are August 3 - August 17, 2025.
Applications for the 2025 Fall Lead in Sydney, Australia are now closed.
Viterbi Fall Lead: 2 Unit Engineering in Society Course (Berlin, Germany)
Viterbi students participating in this program can make progress towards their engineering degree by taking a 2 unit Engineering in Society course in the fall semester with the first two weeks of the course studying abroad during the summer. Travel dates for the abroad portion of the trip are August 3 - August 17, 2025.
Application for the 2025 Fall Lead in Berlin, Germany are OPEN. Deadline to apply is April 13, 2025.
Viterbi International Exchange Programs
*The Viterbi International Exchange Program is open to full time Viterbi major undergraduate students only.*
Fall 2025 applications are now closed for International Exchange Programs.
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Participate in the Viterbi International Exchange program for an excellent opportunity to study abroad for one semester and learn from peers and faculty in Singapore. The National University of Singapore is a leading English-speaking, global university centered in Asia. NUS’s 36,000 students come from 100 countries, with international students making up 20% of the undergraduate population.
Applications for Fall 2025 International Exchange Programs are now closed. Please check back early Fall 2025 semester for Spring 2026 applications!
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Participate in the Viterbi International Exchange program for an excellent opportunity to study abroad for one semester and learn from peers and faculty in Hong Kong. The School of Engineering (SENG) is the largest of the five schools within HKUST, composed of over 2,300 undergraduates.
Applications for Fall 2025 International Exchange Programs are now closed. Please check back early Fall 2025 semester for Spring 2026 applications!
University of Edinburgh (UoE)
One of our newest exchange program at the University of Edinburgh! Spend one semester or a full academic year at the University of Edinburgh engineering school. The University of Edinburgh's engineering school was ranked 3rd in the UK for the quality and breadth of combined engineering research.
Applications for Fall 2025 International Exchange Programs are now closed. Please check back early Fall 2025 semester for Spring 2026 applications!
Inha University
One of our newest exchange programs at Inha University in South Korea! Spend one semester or a full academic year at Inha University. The university is known for its research and education in engineering and physical sciences. Inha University has produced 160,000 graduates who are leaders in industry, science, and technology.
Applications for Fall 2025 International Exchange Programs are now closed. Please check back early Fall 2025 semester for Spring 2026 applications!
Technical University of Crete (TUC)
Exchange program for 3rd and 4th year Electrical and Computer Engineering students. Spend the semester at the Technical University of Crete. Students will be able to take ECE courses and learn from peers and faculty at TUC.
Applications for Fall 2025 International Exchange Programs are now closed. Please check back early Fall 2025 semester for Spring 2026 applications!
RWTH Aachen University - Coming Soon
One of our newest exchange programs at Aachen University in Germany! Aachen University is a German public research university with more than 47,000 students enrolled in 144 study programs, and is the largest technical university in Germany.
This program is currently not available for applications. More information regarding applications to this program is coming soon!
Viterbi Summer Research Overseas
Tsinghua Summer Research Program
Participate in research with faculty on-campus for a summer at Tsinghua University in Beijing. Gain exposure to China and Chinese culture with opportunities to learn more about the country, culture and research approaches.
This program will not be running for the Summer 2025 term. Check back end of Fall 2025 for Summer 2026 updates on our Tsinghua Summer Research Program!
Technical University of Crete (TUC) Summer Research Program
Participate in research with faculty on-campus for a summer at the Technical University of Crete in the city of Chania, Crete in Greece. With more than 70 laboratories with prime equipment, high technology infrastructure and eminently qualified personnel, students will gain tremendous opportunities to participate in research and learn about the surrounding culture.
Applications due on February 28th, 2025!
Frequently Asked Questions
Incoming International Students - Inbound to USC
Incoming Exchange Applicant Portal
Incoming Exchange Students - Portal
Incoming Exchange students to USC can find more information in this portal regarding studying at USC.
The exchange application for students nominated by Partner Universities for the Viterbi International Exchange Program can also be accessed in the portal.