On Aug. 26, the College welcomed 24 new students who are participating in an academic exchange program between UWM engineering and Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) in Taiwan.
The college and CYCU have operated a dual master’s degree program since fall of 2017. But last year, the partnership grew to include CYCU undergraduates who come here for their final two undergraduate years. In both programs, the credits students earn are transferrable to their home institution and students receive their degrees from both institutions.
This year’s second cohort includes 17 juniors in the “2+2 program” in three departments: computer science, computer engineering and electrical engineering. There also are seven new dual master’s students in the departments of electrical engineering and industrial & manufacturing engineering.
“This year we’re going to see stronger integration between the students who are coming from CYCU and our current students,” said Dean Brett Peters. “We’re also getting a lot of visibility from the companies that are looking to employ the students in internships and other opportunities. So, I think we’re going to see that grow and develop as well.”
They join another 17 “2+2” seniors and eight dual master’s students completing their degrees at UWM this year.