Locations and Dates
- Locations: Italy/Croatia/Slovenia
- Dates: TBD
- Term Offered: Summer II
- Applicable Majors: All Engineering Majors
Overview
This is a five-to-six-week program for Summer II (July/mid-August) in Trieste, a wonderful midsize city at the tip of the Adriatic Sea, close to the border with Slovenia and with a distinct international feel due to its location and strong influence from the past Austro-Hungarian empire. Nowadays, Trieste is known as the “capital of coffee,” with numerous historic cafes, for its world famous sailing race (Barcolana), for its numerous research institutions and for its delicious gelato.
The University of Trieste is located in a wonderful location overseeing the city and its gulf. It will provide housing, affordable meals and a comfortable classroom. A typical class day will consist of breakfast (included), four hours of morning class time and two to three hours of directed study and homework in the afternoon. Italian students will be invited to attend our classes and excursions for mutual cultural exchange and interaction.
The program includes several cultural visits to Trieste, Florence/Venice, Alps/Cortina (2026 Winter Olympics), Croatia (by boat), Slovenia (giant caves, Ljubljana and Lake Bled), along with the opportunity for personal travel. At least two technical visits will be offered: Vajont Dam (site of a major engineering disaster in 1963) and the Legazuoi cable car (unique engineering design). A major international civil engineering firm (Rizzani/De Eccher) and Venzone (earthquake reconstruction) are also periodically visited. Transit pass, a “survival” Italian course and a dozen of group meals are also included in the program.
Texas A&M University engineering students get to experience this unique opportunity with Dr. Quadrifoglio, a native of Trieste, and Dr. Damnjanovic, who spent many childhood summers in the Istra Peninsula, leading this study-abroad program. The international location allows students to learn how civil engineering systems and projects, and their related problems, exist elsewhere in the world. Students will also be exposed to a different cultural and professional setting than they are accustomed to, preparing them for a global work environment.
View the program brochure here.
Courses Offered
Estimated Cost
The following chart estimates the total out-of-pocket expenses a student may have participating in this program. For a full list of the financial aid requirements, please visit our Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
Please note that all costs are subject to change.
| Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (in-state resident for 6 credit hours) | $2,700 |
| International Airfare | $1,500 |
| Passport and/or Visa (if not previously obtained) | $150 |
| Personal Spending | Varies |
| Lodging and Meals (not included in Program Fee) | $1,200 |
| Sub-Total | $5,550 |
| Estimated Program Fees** | $3,900 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $9,450 |
*Check the Student Business Services website for exact tuition/fee amount as it varies per student.
**Estimated Program Fees consist of the following:
- Housing
- Tours
- Excursions
- Group Meals
- Coordination and Administration
- Faculty Expenses
- Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI)
- Administrative Fee
- Miscellaneous Expenses
Contact Information
Faculty Leaders
Dr. Luca Quadrifoglio
Civil and Environmental Engineering
301I DLEB
quadrifo@tamu.edu | 979-458-4171
Dr. Ivan Damnjanovic
Civil and Environmental Engineering
808K DLEB
idamnjanovic@tamu.edu | 979-862-6616
Program Coordinator
Erin Kibler
Education Abroad Office
3262 TAMU
ekibler100@tamu.edu | 979-845-0544