What should an international student ask at university open day before choosing an engineering university abroad?
Ask about the engineering curriculum, laboratory and project work, teaching language, assessment, internships, and how students enter research or specialist tracks. Also ask about admission requirements for international students, tuition and scholarships, housing, academic and daily-life support, career services, and post-graduation pathways. The most useful questions are those that test whether the program fits your academic goals and practical situation.
Key points
- Ask how the curriculum, laboratories, projects, and assessment actually work.
- Confirm the teaching language and any language requirements for classes, laboratories, or placements.
- Check international-student admission, costs, scholarships, housing, support, internships, and career services.
- Ask current students what surprised them after enrolling.
Things to check
- Open-day information may be simplified or promotional, so verify important details in current official program and admissions documents.