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Engineering, Architecture and Technology

January 2 - January 11, 2026

Courses offered:
ENGR 4060: Topics in Technology and Society (1)
ENGR 4063: Technology and Culture of Portugal and Spain (3)
Program Leaders:
· Dr. Clint Aichele, Professor of Chemical Engineering
· Elizabeth Smith, CEAT Study Abroad Coordinator
Cities to Experience:
· Lisbon, Portugal
· Evora, Portugal
· Madrid, Spain
· Segovia, Spain
Course application deadline- September 29, 2025
Notification of application- October 3, 2025
APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Tentative Itinerary

  • Flamenco Show

    · Cooking class

    · Beverage production and distribution factory tour

    · Cork factory tour

    · National Museum of Science and Technology

    · Spanish National Centre for Biotechnology

    · Walking tour of Madrid

    · Reina Sofía Museum

    · Royal Palace of Madrid

    · Prado Museum

    · São Jorge Castle

    · Maritime Museum of Portugal

    · Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology of Portugal

    · Walking tour of Lisbon

    · Aqueduct of Segovia

    · The Royal Mint Museum

    · Monastery of Saint Mary of Parral

    · Roman Temple of Évora

    · Évora, Portugal

    · Chapel of Bones

    · Winery tour and tasting

    · And more!

  • Course Costs
    Total: $3,600

    What’s included:

    · Breakfast every day, 2 dinners, and 1 lunch

    · In-country transportation (including transportation between Portugal and Spain)

    · Entrance fees to museums/ factory visits

    · Tours/ activities

    · Health insurance while abroad

    · Hotels (2-3 people per room)

    · 3 Course credit hours

    · Study Abroad administration fee

    What's not included:

    · International flights

    · Some meals

    · Souvenirs

    · Passport

    DescriptionDue DateAmount
    DepositJanuary 13, 2026$300.00
    1st InstallmentNovember 11, 2025$1,300.00
    2nd InstallmentDecember 8, 2025$1,200.00
    TuitionJanuary 6, 2026$200.00
    OSU Study Abroad FeeUpon Self Service Enrollment$200.00
  • Eligibility
    • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
    • Must be in good conduct and academic standing with the university
      • Conduct records will be reviewed, and each case will be considered individually
    • While this is a course within CEAT (College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology), any enrolled OSU student may register for the course from any college. Although, if the course is capped, CEAT students will be given priority.
    • Program approvals will be granted to junior and senior CEAT students on a rolling basis. All other eligible students will be placed on a waitlist. If space remains available,
    • students will be admitted from the waitlist based on the following criteria: CEAT student, year in school, GPA, and time of application.
  • Scholarships

After you've completed and submitted your application, and if you are accepted, you will be asked to “commit” to the program to confirm your desire to still join the course. This must be done by the listed decision date. Upon your confirmation, you will be officially admitted, and a non-refundable deposit will be charged to your OSU Bursar account. Please note that once billed to your Bursar account, all costs are non-refundable.

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