Moving abroad
Studying abroad is an integral part of the JUNIA experience. Whether it’s an exchange program, an internship, a language immersion program, or a dual-degree program, each experience offers the opportunity to discover new ways of learning and working, and to broaden your horizons.
To earn their degree, engineering students must complete an international experience during their studies.
- Students: A minimum of 20 weeks during the academic year, as an internship at a company or in a laboratory.
- Apprentices: A minimum of 12 weeks as part of an international assignment with their host company or an experience at a training center.
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Study at a partner institution
Through its network of more than 340 partner universities, JUNIA enables students to study abroad for periods ranging from a few months to two years, depending on their program.
You’ll take classes within a different academic system, discover new ways of working, and develop your ability to thrive in an international environment. This experience will enrich your education and deepen your understanding of the global challenges in your field.
A great experience to add to your resume!
Whether in a company, a laboratory, or an organization, you’ll work on real-world projects while discovering other professional practices. This immersive experience will develop your technical, language, and interpersonal skills, while adding a truly international dimension to your academic journey and your future career plans.
Long-term immersion abroad
The International Break is an extended immersion abroad that concludes the preparatory program.
This experience allows students to discover a new living and working environment, gain independence, and develop their ability to adapt. Often seen as a formative first international experience, it is a milestone in shaping students’ personal and professional paths.
Earn an Additional Degree
A dual degree program allows students to complete part of their studies at a partner university abroad and earn an additional degree.
This experience offers the opportunity to compare academic approaches, develop additional skills, and enrich your academic journey with a strong international perspective. It’s an asset for understanding the global challenges in your field and thriving in multicultural environments.
Their international experiences
My international experiences (England, Canada, New Caledonia, and Switzerland) have been instrumental in shaping my career path. They have helped me gain confidence, develop my adaptability, and reaffirm my desire to work in an international environment.
My International Break in Canada was a particularly memorable experience. It allowed me to discover a new culture, broaden my horizons, and become more independent.
An international breakup is and will always be an unforgettable moment that leaves a lasting mark.
I had an incredible international experience working for the USDA Forest Service for 10 months in the United States.
The most memorable moment for me was the breakup. Those five months I spent in Dublin, Ireland, allowed me, on the one hand, to gain professional skills, independence, and discipline… But on the other hand, it was above all the people I met and the memories that will stay with me forever.
One of my favorite moments was the international break in South Africa, which marked an incredible milestone in my engineering program and gave me the opportunity to discover a new culture, push myself, and open my mind to the world.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are several programs available to support your international mobility.
Depending on your destination and your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial aid such as Erasmus+ grants or certain regional and national programs. The JUNIA teams will help you identify the available financial aid and guide you through the necessary steps to ensure you’re fully prepared for your trip.
See available financial aid options
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Yes. To earn their degree, engineering students must complete an international experience during their studies. This time abroad can take different forms depending on the course: academic exchange, internship, company assignment, or dual degree.
JUNIA relies on a network of more than 340 partner universities around the world. Destinations include Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.
Yes. JUNIA’s teams support you in preparing for your time abroad. The international experience is actually a great opportunity to improve your language skills and build confidence in a multicultural setting.
Yes. Several options may be available depending on your destination and situation: Erasmus+ grants, regional aid, national aid, or specific programs. JUNIA’s teams will guide you toward the solutions best suited to your plans.
Yes. Apprentices also complete an international experience during their programme. The terms vary depending on the course and the host company.