abstract
- In the current context, international companies require engineers who collaborate remotely with people from other cultures. Developing these skills at university level is very important for future professionals, as they will have a differentiator with respect to their peers. This research paper presents the design and implementation of a cross-cultural Collaborative Online International Learning based on Problem-based Learning between two universities on different continents. The formality of the research method, the design of the COIL+PBL activity, and its deployment are described. The case study was modeling and automatic control of an electronic process, at the simulation level. The mixed-type research approach included the disciplinary performance of the students, but also their opinion. This cross-cultural COIL experience is very valuable within the efforts of universities to graduate professionals with a global vision. © 2025 Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions. All rights reserved.