Tandon Signature Programs
Explore exclusive short-term global experiences developed and administered by NYU Tandon, including Global Career Treks and faculty-led programs designed to connect classroom learning with international industry, culture, and professional development.
Explore Tandon Signature Programs
Tandon Signature Programs offer unique opportunities to take your education beyond the classroom through international coursework, hands-on projects, industry engagement, and cultural immersion.
Applications & Timelines: Each program has its own application timeline, outlined in the program descriptions below. Tandon Global will announce when applications open through student communications and update this website with the latest information, including program dates, fees, and application deadlines.
When applications are open, students can apply directly through the Tandon Global Portal.
Want to Learn More? Our team is happy to meet with you to discuss program options, answer questions, and help you determine which experience best aligns with your interests. We can also connect you with past participants who can share firsthand perspectives on their experiences abroad.
Please note: Program offerings, costs, schedules, and availability may change from year to year. Refer to the current application cycle for confirmed details.
Berlin Career Trek — Berlin, Germany
Go behind the scenes at companies shaping the future of technology and engineering in Berlin, Germany. Spend five days exploring industrial AI, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies through company visits, professional networking, and hands-on consulting.
This immersive professional development experience connects Tandon students directly with engineers, researchers, recruiters, and business leaders working across Berlin's technology ecosystem. Through small-group visits and interactive discussions, students gain firsthand insight into engineering careers, emerging industries, and international business practices.
What Will You Experience?
The Berlin Career Trek combines direct industry exposure with experiential learning, professional development, and cultural exploration.
- Behind-the-Scenes Company Visits: Explore organizations working in industrial AI, automation, advanced manufacturing, future mobility, financial technology, and quantum computing.
- Direct Access to Industry Professionals: Meet engineers, researchers, data scientists, recruiters, and business leaders to learn about their work, career paths, and opportunities within their industries.
- Real-World Consulting Challenge: Collaborate with fellow students to analyze a business or technology challenge for a Berlin-based organization and present actionable recommendations.
- International Career Exploration: Gain insight into how engineering and technology companies operate in a global environment while building professional connections.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience Berlin through group activities, local exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow Tandon students.
Companies & Industries
Organizations considered for previous and prospective itineraries have included:
- Siemens and SAP: Industrial AI, automation, enterprise technology, and smart infrastructure.
- BMW Motorrad and Stadler Rail: Advanced manufacturing, transportation engineering, and future mobility.
- Zalando and HelloFresh: Applied data science, digital platforms, and technology-driven business operations.
- Deutsche Bank and Berlin Partner: Financial technology, innovation, and Berlin's broader business and technology ecosystem.
- Quantistry and Kipu Quantum: Quantum computing, computational chemistry, and materials intelligence.
Company visits and participating organizations vary by program year and are confirmed closer to departure. Listed organizations are illustrative and are not guaranteed visits.
Estimated Program Cost
Estimated 2026–2027 Program Fee: $1,500
The program fee includes:
- Hotel accommodations for four nights (double occupancy)
- Daily breakfast and welcome dinner
- Organized cultural activity
- Local public transportation
- Company visits and professional programming
- Consulting project activities
Not included:
- Round-trip airfare (approximately $1,000–$1,500)
- Applicable visa or travel authorization fees
- Personal expenses and meals not included in the program
Costs are estimates based on the 2026–2027 program and may change. Confirmed fees and inclusions will be announced for each application cycle.
Who Can Participate?
The Berlin Career Trek is designed for NYU Tandon undergraduate students interested in engineering, technology, innovation, and international career development. Students from a variety of engineering and STEM disciplines are encouraged to explore the program.
When Is the Program Offered?
The program generally takes place during January Term (J-Term) for approximately five days. Applications typically open in September. Exact dates, fees, participating companies, and application deadlines are announced for each program cycle.
Smart City Solutions — Hanoi, Vietnam
Help design the sustainable cities of tomorrow in Hanoi, Vietnam. Spend two weeks at VinUniversity exploring how digital twin technology, engineering, and sustainability can address real-world urban challenges.
Through hands-on workshops, field visits, collaborative projects, and cultural experiences, students investigate challenges such as pollution, waste management, transportation, and sustainable urban development. Working with faculty and peers, students develop digital models to explore innovative solutions for growing cities.
What Will You Experience?
The program combines engineering and sustainability coursework with experiential learning throughout northern Vietnam. Activities may include:
- Digital Twin Technology: Learn modeling and simulation techniques using the GAMA platform to build virtual representations of urban systems.
- Smart City Challenges: Investigate environmental and infrastructure issues, including air pollution, transportation, waste management, and sustainable development.
- Collaborative Engineering Projects: Work in interdisciplinary teams to design digital models, test potential solutions, and present recommendations.
- Industry and Site Visits: Explore Vietnam's technology and manufacturing sectors through educational visits, which have included the VinFast manufacturing facility.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience Vietnamese history, traditions, and daily life through activities in Hanoi and excursions to destinations such as Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh.
Specific activities and excursions may vary by program year.
Estimated Program Cost
Estimated 2026–2027 Program Fee: $4,000
The program fee includes:
- Tuition and academic programming
- Housing during the program
- Organized excursions and cultural activities
- Some meals
- Local transportation
Not included:
- Round-trip airfare (approximately $1,000–$1,500)
- Applicable visa fees
- Personal expenses and additional meals
Costs are estimates based on the 2026–2027 program and may change. Confirmed fees and inclusions will be announced for each application cycle.
Who Can Participate?
The program is designed for NYU undergraduate students, generally sophomores, juniors, and seniors, interested in sustainability, technology, engineering, and global challenges. Students earn 4 HUSS elective credits upon successful completion, subject to applicable degree requirements and approvals.
When Is the Program Offered?
The program generally takes place during January Term (J-Term) for approximately two weeks. Applications typically open in September. Exact dates, fees, and application deadlines are announced for each program cycle.
Global Social Innovation & Consulting — Seoul, South Korea
Turn global challenges into meaningful solutions in Seoul, South Korea. Spend two weeks at Hanyang University working with local organizations to address real social challenges through consulting, innovation, and community engagement.
Grounded in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this program explores South Korea's remarkable economic development and the social challenges accompanying rapid modernization. Students connect social innovation frameworks with hands-on consulting projects that support local communities and organizations.
What Could You Work On?
Students collaborate with local organizations to investigate social challenges, collect information, develop recommendations, and present their findings. Previous projects and partnerships have explored topics including:
- Accessible Technology: Exploring tools that help individuals with visual impairments navigate complex urban environments, including work involving Dot Inc.
- Aging and Economic Participation: Developing strategies to support workforce reintegration and economic opportunities for older adults, including projects with the Seoul 50 Plus Foundation.
- Digital Inclusion: Investigating how technology and AI can improve access and participation for vulnerable communities, including projects involving SK Telecom.
- Urban Poverty and Social Innovation: Examining philanthropic and cross-sector approaches to addressing inequality, including projects with the Beautiful Foundation.
- Community Sustainability: Developing community-centered approaches to environmental sustainability and local development, including projects involving World Vision Korea.
Projects and participating organizations change each year. Students also engage in field visits, guest lectures, workshops, and cultural experiences throughout Seoul.
Estimated Program Cost
Estimated 2026–2027 Program Fee: $4,000
The program fee includes:
- Tuition and academic programming
- On-campus housing at Hanyang University
- Organized excursions and program activities
- Some meals
Not included:
- Round-trip airfare (approximately $1,000–$1,500)
- Applicable visa fees
- Personal expenses and additional meals
Important: Financial aid, scholarships, and NYU tuition remission cannot be applied to this program.
Costs are estimates based on the 2026–2027 program and may change. Confirmed fees and inclusions will be announced for each application cycle.
Who Can Participate?
The program is designed for NYU undergraduate students interested in social innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, consulting, and global development. Students earn 4 HUSS elective credits upon successful completion, subject to applicable degree requirements and approvals.
When Is the Program Offered?
The program's in-person experience generally takes place in August for approximately two weeks. Applications typically open in late March. Exact dates, fees, and application deadlines are announced for each program cycle.