The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Natural Sciences and the Kendall College of Arts and Sciences have partnered to create the International Engineering/Science and Language dual degree program that features a degree in an engineering or science discipline and a degree in a language offered by the School of Language and Literature in five years.
Students must apply for the dual degree that features a study abroad experience during the fourth year:
- First semester – study engineering, science, language, culture and electives in the target language at a partner university
- Second semester – complete an internship abroad with an engineering firm in the target language
Engineering and science tracks include: biochemistry, biology, biology pre-med, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering physics, geosciences, mathematics, mechanical engineering and physics. Others will be added soon.
Language tracks include: Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish.
Eligibility Requirements
Students can apply to the IEL/ISL program after they have been admitted to TU. Participants are required to take the Language Placement exam and meet with the program director each semester. Students should begin language courses as early as their first semester to stay on track with the program.
Apply as a current student: Application for the IEL/ISL program
Apply as a prospective student: Application for the IEL/ISL program
Tuition Waiver
The director of TU Student Financial Services works closely with program participants to ensure they receive financial aid and/or scholarship funding for five years. Students are responsible for nine semesters (10 semesters of credit). Those who study and intern abroad for one year and complete the two degrees will receive free tuition during their 10th and final semester.
Hardesty Language Community
Hardesty Language Community
IEL/ISL students are encouraged to apply for residency in the Hardesty Language Community where they can interact with other program participants and practice their second language. The Hardesty Language Community, located on the third floor of Hardesty Hall, features international students as resident assistants and program leaders.
Educating the Global Engineer
The purpose of IEL/ISL is to develop culturally experienced students who can communicate effectively in a second language and build successful careers.
Meet current ISL student Alyssa Williams who conducted biology research in Germany.
Learn about chemical engineering alumnus Matthew Baldwin who studied abroad in Germany.
Contact
For more information about the IEL/ISL program, contact Director David Tingey, chairman of the TU School of Language and Literature.
Office: 918-631-2160
david-tingey@utulsa.edu