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
"I learned mostly about my strengths and weakness for real; what I cared about it life, who should I allow in my space, and learning how sometimes you just have to let go of your inhibitions. I more so learned about life in general than I did structured education sitting in a classroom all day! "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that anything different is not weird, it's only, different. "
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A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how small my mentality of the world was before getting there. I learned stereotypes about my home from an international viewpoint, about cultures from other countries not only Scotland's, and about issues others find important that I felt never concerned me. The best thing was that I learned how to befriend people that..."
joellecubero The University of Texas at Austin
"It was mostly a self-confidence booster for me. I made time to travel by myself, meet people, find pretty places and think. It was most definitely worthwhile"
Koby C The University of Texas at Austin
"Culture! Friends! Travel! Hong Kong and the surrounding areas has everything! Feel free to travel throughout the region and really immerse yourself!"
Gregory S S The University of Texas at Austin
"I can now say I'm fluent in another language. I learned how to live outside the US, met some new friends, and learned how different cultures can be. it was ABSOLUTELY worth it!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile. I not only got a chance to immerse myself completely in a new culture, but I also learned a lot about how a society different from our thinks."
Yashera M The University of Texas at Austin
"Personal growth, self-confidence, self-dependency, etc. Definitely worthwhile!"
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"I learned to always take up opportunities to go see and hike and do. Classes seemed much less important in the face of New Zealand's beauty. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much during my time abroad. I learned so much about Italian culture and the language, I made amazing friends, and I saw and did so many awesome things that I never thought I'd do. "
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"I learned about myself. I learned how to be content with being on my own and adjust to new situations. I also learned how to make decisions in frustrating or even scary situations. "
Jordan S The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned more about myself in general. It was definitely worthwhile."
kristina.torres.35 The University of Texas at Austin
"How much I love Chinese culture and the language, and a group of friends that I will be in contact I hope forever, definitely worthwhile"
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"I learned that I really want to continue living abroad after I finish school. It was very worthwhile. "
Avalon G The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to be independent and to be less afraid of the unknown. It was definitely a worthwhile experience because I learned a lot about myself. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained independence more than anything abroad. I definitely think it was worthwhile to get that experience."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that my values are somewhat different from the students in the UK, and that's ok!"
Rebecca S The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile. I think I'll still be figuring out what exactly I learned from the experience long after my return date because it's given me a new, different perspective on my experiences before, during, and after the program. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Challenging program at times but satisfying overall. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"my japanese is a lot more fluid "
Eric A The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about dealing with the French bureaucracy and in general about dealing with being somewhere alone and relying on no one but yourself. It was definitely worthwhile"
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"YESSSS!!!! I know what I want to do with my life now. I chose the career path I really want to take, and am not going to law school anymore. I had the best time, I did everything I dreamed of doing in Paris and more, things I didn't even imagine would happen. I met some really AMAZING people,.. and i get nostalgic thinking about..."
fernanda.fuentes.9887 The University of Texas at Austin
"The best thing I got out of my study abroad experience was really gaining another perspective. Because all of the classes I took were taught in English, the classes were composed of mostly international students. One of my classes was a weekly three-hour discussion about global issues and ethical thinking. Until now, I have o..."
Hannah L The University of Texas at Austin
