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 2026 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!
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.
Applications for Spring 2026 Spring Break Abroad Program is now open! Applications are due October 12, 2025.
Viterbi Maymester: WRIT 340 - Berlin, Germany
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.
The application for Spring 2026 Maymester Program is now open! Applications are due October 12, 2025.
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.
The application for 2025 Fall Lead in Sydney, Australia is now closed. Please check back Spring 2026 for Fall Lead 2026 program applications!
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.
The application for 2025 Fall Lead in Berlin, Germany is now closed. Please check back Spring 2026 for Fall Lead 2026 program applications!
Viterbi International Exchange Programs
*The Viterbi International Exchange Program is open to full-time Viterbi major undergraduate students only.*
FALL 2026 Exchange applications are now OPEN!
Study Abroad Information Session | February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Online)
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.
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.
University of Edinburgh (UoE)
Study at the University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions. Spend one semester or a full academic year at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering, ranked 3rd in the UK for the quality and breadth of combined engineering research. Experience rigorous academics while living and learning in one of Europe’s most historic and vibrant cities.
Inha University
An established exchange program at Inha University in South Korea. Spend one semester or a full academic year at Inha University, a leading private research university known for its strengths in engineering and the physical sciences. Inha University has produced over 160,000 graduates who have gone on to become leaders in industry, science, and technology.
Bilkent University of Turkey - Coming Soon
One of our newest and distinguished exchange programs in Ankara, Turkey! Bilkent University is a leading private research university with a strong international reputation, enrolling over 13,000 students across a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Known for its strengths in engineering, science, business, and the humanities, Bilkent offers a rigorous academic environment alongside a vibrant campus culture in Turkey’s capital city.
RWTH Aachen University - Coming Soon
One of our distinguished exchange programs at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. RWTH 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.
Technical University of Crete (TUC) - Spring Semester Only
Exchange program for 3rd and 4th year Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), CS/CECS 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.
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.
Applications for this cycle are now closed. Please check back Spring 2026 for more information regarding open Summer Research opportunities.
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 for this cycle are now closed. Please check back Spring 2026 for more information regarding open Summer Research opportunities.
RWTH Aachen University Summer Research Program
Spend your summer conducting hands-on engineering research at RWTH Aachen University, one of Europe’s top technical institutions. This prestigious international program offers undergraduate students the chance to collaborate with leading researchers in world-class labs. Beyond the lab, you'll immerse yourself in German culture and gain a global perspective on engineering.
Applications for this cycle are now closed. Please check back Spring 2026 for more information regarding open Summer Research opportunities.
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.