International High-Impact Experiences
The College of Engineering encourages their students to participate in international high-impact experiences. NC State offers a variety of international opportunities to complement our students' academic studies and prepare them for the global marketplace when they graduate.

Become a Global Engineer
- Become familiar with campus and college contacts and resources.
- Participate in international high-impact experiences such as NC State Study Abroad Programs to increase your global knowledge in the areas of study, research, service, co-op and internship.
- Get involved with a student organization such as Engineers Without Borders.
- Pursue a Global Perspectives Certificate.
- Earn a scholarship for international study.
Contacts and Resources
International Resources
The following table lists important international resources at NC State (see also the University’s overview on high-impact education opportunities).
Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service (CSLEPS)
CSLEPS offers international opportunities for students that include service-learning partnerships in more than 14 different countries.
- Talley Student Union, Room 4111
- 919.515.9248 or email
- Website
Confucius Institute
- McKimmon Center, Suite 100
- 919.513.2942 or email
- Website
Global Training Initiative (GTI)
- Venture II, Suite 450
- 919.513.0105 or email
- Website
NC Japan Center
- Spring Hill House
- 919.515.3450 or email
- Website
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
- University College Commons, Room 314
- 919.515.3201 or email
- Website
Office of International Services (OIS)
- Daniels Hall, Room 320
- 919.515.2961 or email
- Website
Student Organizations
NC State has a variety of student organizations that provide an opportunity for international involvement.
Study Abroad
- University College Commons, Room 315
- 919.515.2087 or email
- Website
- Engineering Study Abroad brochure (PDF)
Other Opportunities
The following units may also offer opportunities for international work, study or internships.
Career Development Center
- Pullen Hall, Room 2100
- 919.515.2396 or email
- Website
Co-op
- Pullen Hall, Room 2100
- 919.515.2396 or email
- Website
Dual Degrees
Benjamin Franklin Scholars