The 2027 Germany & Italy program will take place from May 10 - 14 in Lafayette and May 16 - 30 in Germany & Italy.
About the Program
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Study Abroad in Germany & Italy is a two-week program (May 16–30, 2026), consisting of six days in Munich, Germany, seven days in Bologna, Italy, and four days in Milan, Italy.
This summer program offers students the chance to experience Munich, Bologna, and Milan, while taking courses that bring learning to life both inside and outside the classroom. Designed for engineering majors, the program combines academic study with cultural immersion to create a truly global educational experience.
In Germany and Italy, you will:
- Trace the evolution of engineering from early mechanical systems to today's advanced vehicles, lightweight aerospace structures, and intelligent manufacturing, with firsthand insight from companies like BMW, MTU Aero Engines, Lamborghini and Ferrari.
- Examine the policies and technologies shaping the future of energy, including renewable power, electric mobility, sustainable manufacturing, and industrial decarbonization, set against the backdrop of German, Italian, and EU climate initiatives.
- Investigate automation, advanced materials, and precision manufacturing processes across aerospace and automotive industries, exploring how safety, performance, and reliability drive modern engineering design.
Whether your focus is mechanical engineering, automotive design, or aerospace innovation, this program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand your worldview, strengthen your academic journey, and connect deeply with Germany and Italy's engineering past, present, and future.
