Program Description
In this 6-week, 6-credit program, you’ll study and live at Polytechnic University of Valencia in the hilltop university town of Alcoy, Spain. You’ll take day trips to Valencia, Bocairent, and Xativa; enjoy a 3-day weekend in Granada; and spend the final day of the program in Madrid.
The 2025 program will be led by Notre Dame Professor Tom O’Sullivan.
This summer experience is open to all engineering students.
Courses
All students enroll in both of the following courses for a total of 6 engineering credits.
- EG 34003: Physics and Engineering in the Practice of Medicine
Physics and engineering have revolutionized the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases. Over the past 60 years, breakthroughs such as whole-body imaging (MRI and CT), the artificial heart, implantable devices, the decoding of the human genome, and the rise of wearable and remote monitoring technologies have all emerged from fundamental engineering research. This course leverages these transformative advancements to introduce key concepts in biomedical science alongside foundational engineering principles. Students will explore how engineering can address unmet clinical needs, offering insights into potential career paths in biomedical engineering. Topics include medical devices and instrumentation, biomechanics, medical imaging, diagnostics, and the integration of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence. The course will draw extensively on examples from cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the ongoing and critical challenges in this area of research.
- EG 34440: Probability and Statistics
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory of probability and statistics, with a focus on applications in computer science and engineering. Key topics include discrete and continuous random variables, joint probability distributions, the central limit theorem, point and interval estimation, and hypothesis testing. The course emphasizes both the theoretical foundations and practical applications, equipping students with essential tools for analyzing and interpreting data in technical fields.
Dates
May 20 – June 28, 2025
Housing
Savoy Hostel is an iconic hostel located in Alcoy, specifically in the city’s old quarter. It is very close to Universitat Politècnica de València where classes will take place.
Program Fee
The cost of the 2025 program is $9,200, plus a $200 University Study Abroad Administration Fee.
The program fee includes the cost of 6 Notre Dame engineering credits; accommodations for six weeks; meals in the dining hall on program days during the week and weekend; roundtrip transportation from Madrid to Alcoy; GeoBlue international health insurance; all program academic outings and field trips; and on-site program support from Notre Dame faculty.
It does not include the cost of airfare; passport/visa fees; international cell phone/plan; or personal spending money.
All students are considered for need-based engineering scholarships to help underwrite program costs.
Apply
Applications will be accepted between September 26 – and November 1, 2024.
Program assignments and waitlist notifications occur before Christmas break.
Questions?
Feel free to contact:
Michael Kitz
Executive Director, Summer Engineering International Programs
mkitz@nd.edu
Todd Taylor
Director, Summer Engineering International Programs
ttaylo24@nd.edu