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    Engineering technology degrees abroad

    Engineering technology is the application of engineering techniques and concepts. Whilst mainstream engineers mainly use mathematical and scientific principles to come up with engineering ideas, it is the role of technologists to turn these ideas into reality.

    As an engineering technology student, you’ll be tasked with producing, testing, analyzing, and evaluating engineering projects. You’ll use your skills to solve problems and improve productivity across a wide range of activities and machinery.

    Studying engineering technology abroad is a fantastic way to develop professionally and personally. You’ll network with world-class researchers, learn in state-of-the-art facilities, and have the opportunity to complete internships with multinational companies. Alongside all of this, you’ll explore the world and make lifelong friends.

    Engineering technology program structure

    Engineering technology can be studied at various undergraduate and postgraduate levels. By studying a two-year associate degree, you’ll graduate as an engineering technician - this means you’ll have to work under the supervision of an accredited engineer. If you study a four-year BSc program, you’ll be recognized as an independent technologist as soon as you graduate.

    Once you’ve finished your bachelor’s, you can go on to gain a master’s in engineering technology over one or two years of study. Following this, a PhD lasting between four and seven years will allow you to research a very specific area of engineering technology.

    Engineering degrees are famous for their high number of contact hours. You’ll probably be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on lab work. Assessment will usually take the form of written exams, coursework, presentations, and practical projects.

    Each country and university will specialize in different aspects of engineering technology, meaning programs will vary worldwide. However, most will share some core modules and electives. Here are some of the areas you can expect to study:

    • Engineering principles
    • Engineering mathematics
    • Engineering professional skills
    • Design and materials
    • Fundamentals of computer design and engineering
    • Practical and experimental skills
    • Multiple technology projects
    Engineering technology program structure

    Engineering technology can be studied at various undergraduate and postgraduate levels. By studying a two-year associate degree, you’ll graduate as an engineering technician - this means you’ll have to work under the supervision of an accredited engineer. If you study a four-year BSc program, you’ll be recognized as an independent technologist as soon as you graduate.

    Once you’ve finished your bachelor’s, you can go on to gain a master’s in engineering technology over one or two years of study. Following this, a PhD lasting between four and seven years will allow you to research a very specific area of engineering technology.

    Engineering degrees are famous for their high number of contact hours. You’ll probably be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on lab work. Assessment will usually take the form of written exams, coursework, presentations, and practical projects.

    Each country and university will specialize in different aspects of engineering technology, meaning programs will vary worldwide. However, most will share some core modules and electives. Here are some of the areas you can expect to study:

    • Engineering principles
    • Engineering mathematics
    • Engineering professional skills
    • Design and materials
    • Fundamentals of computer design and engineering
    • Practical and experimental skills
    • Multiple technology projects

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    Engineering technology study abroad programs

    Engineering technology undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in engineering technology

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      Agricultural Engineering Technology - BSAG Stephen F. Austin State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,564 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,564 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Applied Engineering & Technology Management - BSc Millersville University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      21,560 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,560 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Engineering Technology - BSc University of Hartford, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      45,144 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 45,144 USD

      Start date
      -
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      Computer Engineering Technology - BSc University of Bridgeport, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      31,920 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 31,920 USD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Computer Science and Engineering Technology - BSc LeTourneau University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,630 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,630 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Computer Science and Engineering Technology
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    Associate in engineering technology

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      Automotive Engineering Technology - AASc University of West Alabama, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,818 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,818 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Civil Engineering Technology - ASc Murray State University, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,920 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,920 USD

      Start date
      August, January
      Show program overview about Civil Engineering Technology
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      Quality Engineering Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA
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      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 5,000 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Mechanical Engineering Technology - AASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,892 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Mechanical Engineering Technology
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      Electronics Engineering Technology - ASc Eastern New Mexico University, USA
      • Online

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,772 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,772 USD

      Start date
      August
      Show program overview about Electronics Engineering Technology
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    Diploma in engineering technology

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      Instrumentation Engineering Technology - Dip Thompson Rivers University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,059 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,080 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Mechanical Engineering Technology – Industrial - OCADip Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,219 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
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      Chemical Engineering Technology - UGDip Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,722 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,910 CAD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Chemical Engineering Technology
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      Chemical Engineering Technology (Co-op) - AdvDip (with placement) Sheridan College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      40 months
      Annual tuition fee
      14,602 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,261 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Water Engineering Technology - Dip Okanagan College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,135 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,927 CAD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Water Engineering Technology
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    Certificate in engineering technology

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      Civil Engineering Technology - Cert Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,892 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,892 USD

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Civil Engineering Technology
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    Engineering technology graduate programs

    Master's in engineering technology

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      Business Engineering: Technology Management - MBE Steinbeis School of Management and Innovation, Germany
      • Online

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      10,963 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,150 EUR

      Start date
      July, March, February, January, December, November, October, September, August, June, May, April
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      Maritime Engineering (Technology Management) - MEng University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      29,978 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 38,761 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
      Show program overview about Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
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    Diploma in engineering technology

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      Electrical Engineering Technology - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,812 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,022 CAD

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Electrical Engineering Technology
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      Maritime Engineering (Technology Management) - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      25,615 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 33,120 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
      Show program overview about Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
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      Software Engineering Technology: Artificial Intelligence - OCDip (with placement) Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,747 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,192 CAD

      Start date
      September, January
      Show program overview about Software Engineering Technology: Artificial Intelligence
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    Certificate in engineering technology

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      Maritime Engineering (Technology Management) - PGCert University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      13,208 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,078 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
      Show program overview about Maritime Engineering (Technology Management)
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    Future engineering technology careers

    Global engineering companies are always eager to find individuals with a proven ability to work overseas. Your practical, technical, and problem-solving skills will make you a vital part of any engineering team. You’ll have the tools to pursue any of the following careers:

    • Technical sales manager
    • Laboratory technician
    • Quality technician engineer
    • Tool and machine design engineer
    • Warehouse operations manager
    • Integration manager
    • Senior process engineer
    • Field engineer

    Engineering is a competitive profession with great career prospects. Completing internships or work placements with engineering firms during your time studying abroad will help you to stand out from the crowd when you apply for graduate jobs.