The University of Texas at Austin
University Information
The Study Abroad team is guided by our commitment to promoting access to study, research, internships and experiential learning abroad. We are committed to reducing financial and academic barriers and to removing disparities amongst study abroad participants. We accomplish this by collaborating with the faculty and staff on our campus and partners throughout the world. Partnerships are the foundation of our success. Along with our academic colleagues and our affiliated partners, we are committed to providing pathways for students to participate in education abroad through curriculum integration, innovative programs, and targeted scholarship programs which serve students and the University.
Important Dates and Deadlines
October 1st - Spring Exchange/Affiliate Applications Due
November 1st - UT Maymester Faculty-Led Applications Due
December 1st - UT Summer Faculty-Led Applications Due
February 15th - Summer Exchange/Affiliate Applications Due
March 1st - Fall Exchange/Affiliate Applications Due
"It was definitely worthwhile as I think living in a completely different environment for 6 months is quiet difficult if you are not a student. Learned that there are so many other experiences and areas that I did not not know about. I think experiencing different culture is very important because it really open oneself's spectru..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about self-reliance, time and money management, and that I am capable of overcoming obstacles on my own. I wouldn't trade it for the world, even the difficult times."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Living with people with a different mindset. Life is much slower, people don't really think of themselves as special."
Steven Huang The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about different cultures from Korean culture to the EU due to other foreign exchange students. Gained a lot of knowledge and experience from this time abroad and it was definitely worthwhile. "
Joyce Shin The University of Texas at Austin
"Studying at SNU was definitely worthwhile. The classes were similar with my classes back home, but slightly easier because they were catered towards international students. In retrospect, what I gained the most was life experience and good friends. I also learned quite a lot of Korean in such a short amount of time."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was worthwhile. I truly learned how to adapt to a culture very different than my own. You learn that some people may not have anything in common with you, but you can still form a connection with them. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I became much more independent and skilled at travel. It was very worthwhile."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much about living a sustainable lifestyle. I also learned some German and made a lot of international friends who gave me new perspectives. This was the most informative few months of my life, including time outside of the classroom."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to communicate with others when our common language was Korean but none of us spoke it fluently. "
Van Lam The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained a lot of professional knowledge. "
Van Lam The University of Texas at Austin
"I'm very glad I got the chance to encounter a culture both different and similar to my own. I'd never been alone in a country where I knew no one, so you're really thrown into the deep end and forced to seek out what you want to experience. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much about Asian culture that I had been very ignorant of before - I would do it again in a heart beat!"
Katie Spalding The University of Texas at Austin
"Australain culture is much slower than the US culture. School wasn't full of assignments, there weren;'t peopel rushing around. Everyone just seemed to going their own pace. I slowed down alot and had time to focus on my own personal hobbies such as video editing and music which I hadn't done since I was in high school."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned Japanese language and how Japanese live. A perfect chance to observe this country's culture. "
Ke Wang The University of Texas at Austin
"If you are looking for an amazing culture filled experience, look no further!! I have recently returned from Mexico and had a great time. I was able to meet a lot of great friends from Mexico as well as from many other countries around the world. When I arrived in Guanajuato my Spanish was very basic, I knew some words and phras..."
Matthew The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot from my time abroad. I learned how to find my way around a new city and use the subway system! I also learned that I can move to a new city and feel comfortable in it in a few months. I also learned that the best way to learn a language is to be fully immersed in it and speak to your host family a lot. This exper..."
Jessica Heighway The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained more courage myself while exploring Hong Kong. I think the city is big enough that you can do a lot by yourself."
Kellie Ho The University of Texas at Austin
"I loved getting international work experience. It was absolutely worthwhile and I would love to do it again."
Grace M The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that it is hard to put yourself out there and make new friends after feeling settled into Junior year of college. Tea and biscuits are good -- they're good for making friends and good for taking a break. I learned more about myself, and I got to hear so many people's stories. It was worthwhile for sure!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was more than worthwhile. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Verify the identity of the person that you are renting housing from. Always choose the trip instead of homework. Take interest in other people's cultures and ask them about it. It was incredibly worthwhile."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how important it is for me to be surrounded by people I care about. I also learned that I can manage without these people. I got better at German, and I got experience interning at a smallish international company, which was invaluable. Overall it was worthwhile, and I'm glad I had those experiences. "
JosieKate Cooley The University of Texas at Austin
"Whether it's diving, interacting with strangers, or cleaning a boat, the knowledge I learned on my program is integral to who I am today. It gave me first-hand experience with aspects typically skimmed over in classroom textbooks. It's a rewarding experience that will stay with you forever"
Preston B The University of Texas at Austin
"Made connections with professors at Bogazici university and some students, developed my dissertation project, took saz (instrument) lessons"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to study, how to budget my money and my time, how to enjoy my own company as well as the company of others, and, most importantly, I gained so much independence."
Jodi Grider The University of Texas at Austin
