Pennsylvania State University

Period of exchange: one or two semesters
Level: undergraduate/postgraduate
Admission restrictions: Open to Engineering students only
Campus: University Park

The University has 24 campuses throughout the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, including a virtual World Campus. It is placed among the ten largest public universities in the United States. Penn State's engineering program is one of the most comprehensive in the country, emphasizing technical expertise combined with leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Penn State's College of Engineering, established in 1896, has a long tradition as one of the country's leading educators of engineers.
Through its land grant tradition, Penn State Engineering strives for national leadership in innovative engineering education, vigorous Research and Development partnerships with U.S. industry, and service initiatives through continuing education, technology transfer, and support for governmental agencies.


University exchange website: http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/ea_exchange.html
University Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Student Population: 35 000
City Population: 38 700

Penn State University Park is located in the small city of State College, which is considered a quintessential college town by many who visit, with its small eateries and quirky shops that line the street marking the border between downtown and campus. Nestled near Mount Nittany, the area around University Park enjoys the nickname "Happy Valley."
For more information please visit: http://www.statecollege.com/

All majors have scholastic standards set at a highly professional level and include the development of knowledge and skills needed to become world-class engineers and computer scientists.

Acoustics
Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Science and Mechanics
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP)

For further information, please visit: http://www.engr.psu.edu/Departments/

Language of instruction: English

For a full list of available courses, please visit: http://www.engr.psu.edu/AdvisingCenter/programguide.aspx
http://www.psu.edu/courses/clue/courses/
Course restrictions: Open to Engineering students only

Course load: The University considers a student full-time if he/she schedules a total of 12 or more credits, excluding course audits, from any combination of courses through resident instruction, Continuing Education, or World Campus.

Every semester, International Student Services provides a mandatory comprehensive New International Student Orientation. The orientation program covers necessary procedures for registration, employment, paying bills, as well as other regulatory and academic matters.
New International Student Orientation is also the perfect time to make new friends and discover more about Penn State and the surrounding community. Social and cultural activities are held throughout the week.
Family members are also welcome to attend all the orientation events. For further information see: http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/upon_arrival.html
Pre arrival information: http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/pdf/Pre-A_UP.pdf

Fall Semester: early September to late December
Winter Semester: early January to late April

For exact dates please visit:
http://www.registrar.psu.edu/academic_calendar/calendar_index.cfm

Penn State offers on-campus housing at several campus locations. The on-campus housing link provides a map of those locations with on-campus housing.
On-campus housing is generally offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Off-campus housing is also available around the campuses. Many rooms and apartments will require a lease (contract) -- typically for one year. For more information, please visit: http://www.hfs.psu.edu/

Exchange students are required to have a visa for the duration of their stay. For more information on visa requirements see: http://wellington.usembassy.gov/j_q_visa.html

University healthcare policy is mandatory for all international students. Any alternative insurance plan bought by the exchange student from their own country must exceed this policy if it is to be waived. For further information see: http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs/internationalstudents/mandatoryinsurance.cfm

Approximately US$1500-2000 per month. When referring to the website below, do not take into account tuition costs.
For further information on the cost of living see: http://www.psu.edu/studentaid/costs/est_costs.shtml?reload

Online Currency Converter: www.xe.com/ucc

A number of scholarships and grants are available for University of Auckland students participating in the Auckland Abroad exchange programme. For more information see: http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/about/international/360/outboundstudents/scholarships-and-funding.cfm

For more information about the 360° Auckland Abroad programme, including application deadlines, please see www.auckland.ac.nz/360 or email aucklandabroad@auckland.ac.nz.