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GEI Rwanda – Global Engineering (Summer I) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Kigali, Rwanda
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Global Engagement Institute 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student
Housing Options: Guest House, Homestay, Hostel/Hotel Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Public Health, Sustainability
Program Type: Field Study, Study Abroad
Program Description:
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GEI Rwanda: Global Engineering (Summer) 

Program Overview
Join GEI in Rwanda for an 8-week engineering immersion focused on social impact, sustainability, and innovation. From public health infrastructure to renewable energy, this program blends classroom concepts with community-based problem-solving. Rwanda's rapidly growing development sector offers an ideal setting to apply your engineering skills in a global context.

Program Highlights
  • Tackle real-world engineering challenges in low-resource settings
  • Collaborate with local engineers and students on community projects
  • Explore human-centered design, sustainability, and systems thinking
  • Engage with Rwanda's culture and innovation hubs

Academics
Courses & Credits (8 total):
  • ENG302: Global Field Engagement (4 credits)
  • ENG303: Global Practicum (4 credits)
Learning Outcomes:
  • Design and implement engineering solutions for development goals
  • Analyze the ethical and cultural dimensions of global engineering work
  • Communicate effectively in intercultural project teams
  • Prototype and evaluate context-relevant innovations

Unique Experiences in Rwanda
Rwanda offers a vibrant engineering landscape - urban planning in Kigali, solar power in rural areas, and clean water systems across the country. You'll work with partner institutions, explore field sites, and engage in reflective learning activities that deepen professional and cultural insights.

Dates & Eligibility
  • Program Dates: June 1-July 24, 2026
  • Open to undergrad and grad students from all disciplines
  • No prerequisites required
 

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About This Program.
About GEI's Study Abroad Programs.
Contact GEI at studyabroad@global-engagement.org.
 
 
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