Cullen College Global Initiatives

Think global. Act local. Build both.

As an engineering student, global engagement is possible, and there are programs designed with you in mind. The Cullen College of Engineering has several exciting ways for you to gain global experience while staying on track academically. Together, UH prepares every graduate to be a global citizen. We hope to see more Cullen College engineers take that mission worldwide.

Faculty-Led Learning Abroad Programs

Short-term programs in the May-mester led by UH faculty that offer hands-on, career-relevant global experiences.

Engineering Grand Challenges Global STEM Exchange in Brazil led by Dr. Jerrod Henderson

Connecting Costal Resilience: From greater Houston to the Netherlands led by Professor Alex Landon

Sustainability and Policy in the Energy Transition UH Energy in Argentina led by UH Energy’s Dr. Pernell and Dr. Rahimi

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Semester Exchange Opportunities

Study abroad for a semester at a partner university while earning UH credit.

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Saudi Arabia — spring semester and summer internship with housing and meal stipend

Swansea University in Wales, United Kingdom — spring semester abroad

More engineering-focused semesters options are also available — talk with Learning Abroad for more info!

Global Citizens Credential (GCC)

The Global Citizens Credential (GCC) is an academic credential offered at the University of Houston that recognizes students for activities that build global knowledge and skills. Globally engaged students connect their academic and co-curricular experiences through the program, and they explore how to expand their global competence and global career readiness during their time at UH. The Global Citizens Credential will allow students to enhance their degrees with a set of core competencies that will distinguish them as global citizens including global knowledge, global engagement, and global responsibility. Program graduates are awarded a transcript notation, a certificate from the Provost, and an honor cord for commencement.

Enhance your resume by earning the Global Citizens Credential, a recognition of your global learning and engagement. It’s open to all students, with points given for various experiences, including:

• Energy and Sustainability minors and other global courses
• Students participating in learning abroad programs
• Students with language fluency in a language other than English
• Students completing research with an international focus
• Global leadership experience in a globally focused student organization or by completing internship or volunteer experience with a globally oriented organization

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Additional Ways to Expand Your Global Mindset

• Attend global activities, research seminars and guest speaker events hosted on campus
• Leverage your global experiences effectively on your resume and in your job searching using our Global Engagement Career Resource
• Meet with a team member from the Institute for Global Engagement to explore global opportunities at UH and beyond

More Information

Visit uh.edu/global/students or email uhglobal [at] uh.edu (uhglobal[at]uh[dot]edu) to connect with our team.