CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Any Chemical Engineering major interested in studying abroad should discuss this with their academic advisor as soon as possible. In addition to your academic advisor, you should discuss this with the study abroad advisor in Chemical Engineering, Dr. Dorothy Skaf, who is familiar with the curriculum and can help you make an informed decision for your time abroad. 

• Get Started with the Office of Education Abroad process to guide you through program selection, approval and application. 

Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from more than 3,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.

The Course Approval History database is not all-inclusive, and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.

Don't forget - COE has a list of policies and limitations specific to study abroad. Be aware of these as you plan your overseas experience.

Students are encouraged to study abroad during a semester that fits them best academically. In the past, this has typically been the fall semester of Junior or Senior year, however, we encourage you to talk to Dr. Skaf and your academic advisor to ensure this timeframe fits your academic needs.

If you want to go abroad in the Summer, please consult with your academic advisor about the best coursework for you to take. 

Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available in different regions of the world. This not only expands your personal and professional network but gives you critical intercultural skills as well as direct hands-on experience.

CIEE - Language + Culture in Alicante, Spain
Junior Year - Fall Semester

Students take Reactor Design and a combination of other courses that fulfill specific CHE requirements

Required: Reactor Design 1 (34524) = CHE 3202 Reactor Design
Fulfills: CHE Core 'Reactors' requirement

Additional previously reviewed coursework:

• HISP 3001 ALSP The Camino de Santiago: Pilgrimage, Religion, History, and Culture = THL 6000 Topics in Theology
  • Fulfills: Core Upper Level Theology -OR- Core Theology or Philosophy
    
• Programming 1 (34001 ) = CSC 1051 Data Structures and Algorithms I
  • Fulfills: CHE Elective
    
• Database Design (34014 ) = CSC 4480 Principles of Database Systems
  • Fulfills: Free elective
• Inorganic Chemistry (26021 ) = CHM 1311: Inorganic Chemistry 1, CHM 1301 Lab
  • Fulfills: Free elective
• Additional Humanities or Social Science, Science or Free Electives can be found on the Course Approval History and/or on the CIEE Alicante website.

University College Dublin
Junior Year - Fall Semester

Students will enroll in a minimum of three classes in the College of Engineering and up to two additional classes either within the COE or in another College.  

*While we cannot guarantee enrollment in any specific course abroad, we will work closely with University College Dublin to allow for enrollment in the Reactor Design equivalent. 

Required: Chemical & Bioprocess Reaction Engineering (CHEN30010)
Fulfills: CHE 3202 Reactor Design

Students can search the UCD website for additional courses, since UCD offers a wide variety of courses which can be searched here: Modules Search - only Autumn classes

Many of these UCD classes have been previously reviewed and can be found in the OEA Course Approval History Database.
*This includes, but is not limited to, Chemical Engineering electives, Biochemical Engineering minor electives, along with non-tech (Theology, Philosophy, Social Science, Ethics and Free electives. 

University of New South Wales - *Under review for Spring 2027
Junior Year - Spring Semester
Note: Semester 1 in Australia runs from early February to mid-June.

Students can work with Education Abroad and the CBE Department to identify further options. 

Monash University
Queen Mary University
*Both under review for Senior Year - Fall Semester

Looking for more? 
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for something different, Visit Passport Villanova to discover other programs.

Course Approval Database 
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs.  The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses, and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings, so the program’s website will list the most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad. 

Students can apply for Villanova Short Term programs during May or the Summer. If a VU program doesn't meet your academic needs or interests, students may choose to apply for a Partner Program over the summer.  Partner Programs must be at least 3 weeks long. 

Looking for more? 

If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Perhaps you're looking for an internship opportunity or something non-engineering-related. Visit Passport Villanova and explore other opportunities.  

Course Approval Database 
Students should consult with the OEA Course Approval Database to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs.  The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses, and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings, so the program’s website will list the most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad.   

It is important to plan, as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than Villanova or program application deadlines.

There are many scholarships available for students through Villanova University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.

Browse the scholarship opportunities found on the OEA website.