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Global seminars

Learning Abroad Photo - Louis Pasteur Crypt

Each year, CSE faculty lead groups of students abroad to explore technical topics and global communities. Students earn three technical credits while having a life-changing experience!

New for 2014: Tanzania Global Seminar

May 2013 Global Seminars

Four global seminars will be offered during May Session 2013—China, the Middle East, Scandinavia and Switzerland. Each will provide CSE students with an opportunity to experience the technical and cultural makeup of an international region. Learn more about each global seminar at the links below!

If you have questions about the 2013 programs or future seminars, please contact Adam Pagel at pagel@umn.edu.

“It was one of the best experiences of my life. The trip, the group, the lectures, the tours . . . all were awesome!” — CSE Global Seminar participant

Scholarships available.

The University of Minnesota awards thousands of dollars in study abroad scholarship support each year. Don't miss you chance to apply! Review funds, deadlines, and application eligibility visit the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Scholarships web page.

Global Seminar details

These popular short-term study abroad programs are customized for CSE students.

  • Led by CSE professors
  • No prerequisites or language requirements
  • Three technical credits  
  • Financial aid and scholarships available
  • Typically three weeks in duration between spring finals and summer session – everyone can fit one in

Read quick facts about CSE Global Seminars.

Not sure about going global?

If you're still not sure whether or not you want to participate in a Global Seminar, read the descriptions for each seminar, attend an information meeting or read about students' experiences on their blogs.

Recent global seminar blogs

Learn more about other University learning abroad opportunities

If you're interested in going global but want to learn about all the options offered by the University of Minnesota, check out the programs offered through the Learning Abroad Center. Many of these are approved to fulfill liberal education requirements.

Programs are also offered through the Carlson School of Management. Some of these study abroad programs can be used to fulfill the Management Minor requirements.