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GEI Vietnam – Global Engineering (Summer I) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Program Terms: Summer I
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Public Health, Sustainability
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
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GEI Vietnam: Global Engineering (Summer I) 

Program Overview
This 3-week intensive in Vietnam introduces students to engineering for sustainable development in an emerging economy. You'll explore how Vietnamese engineers, urban planners, and grassroots innovators are responding to infrastructure, environmental, and equity challenges through technical and cultural solutions.

Program Highlights
  • Learn from local experts tackling climate resilience and urban growth
  • Participate in engineering site visits and problem-solving sessions
  • Explore the role of ethics, policy, and community engagement in engineering
  • Develop systems thinking and professional readiness

Academics
Course & Credits (4 total):
  • ENG302: Global Field Engagement (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand regional development needs and the engineering responses
  • Analyze environmental and technological challenges from a global lens
  • Strengthen collaboration and communication in intercultural teams
  • Build readiness for further global engineering study or work

Unique Experiences in Vietnam
From Ho Chi Minh City's green infrastructure projects to community-based water systems in the Mekong Delta, students gain insight into Vietnam's engineering solutions to urgent global issues.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: June 6-26, 2026
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

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Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.
 
 
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