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
"new cultures, new people, lots of traveling"
Efgen E The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned to be alone yet also surrounded by an intermixed culture. Took a lot of risks- bungee jumping, skydiving, scuba diving and travelled to New Zealand and Fiji! 100% worthwhile "
Lindsay_9129 The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned that I can learn a language quickly. That study abroad is a lifetime experience. It's definitely worthwhile; studying abroad allowed me to realize what I wanted to do with my life."
Sam S The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot of practical and academic information from my coursework. Additionally, I learned so much about traveling abroad in general, and Danish culture. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Jaime G The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about the language and the Japanese people as well as their culture. I already had an idea about what it would be like but was shown I knew very little. I also learned that there is much to appreciate about all cultures and that there are good and bad with both. Finally, despite the clashing differences, there wa..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned to live like a european, and yes it was worthwhile. "
Esteban R The University of Texas at Austin
"Studying abroad has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I've become more confident and independent, learned another language, and by spending a year in a foreign country, learned more about my own. I absolutely recommend studying abroad to anyone considering it; it will be one of the greatest years of your lif..."
blindley The University of Texas at Austin
"yes it was worthwhile because I got to make native friends and take lectures in korean "
lauren.chung.737 The University of Texas at Austin
"It was totally worth it. I learned a lot about Australian culture as well as other cultures around the world. It was a great time!"
Keri B The University of Texas at Austin
"I am very flexible and adaptable. I can live without hot water and air conditioning. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was completely worthwhile. I travelled to 8 different countries, made so many new friends, learned about a completely different culture, saw an area of the world that I would not have gone to otherwise. "
sarah.giles.1232 The University of Texas at Austin
"There is so much that I have gained and learned that there is not the time or room to explain it all. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Catherine L The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned so much about people from other countries, not just local students, but international students as well. Hong Kong is a great place to get your travel on, and great for food and sucking in culture; completely worthwhile."
victoria.montalvo The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile. I really got to experience a whole new world. I just wish that I had picked an exchange program..not an affiliated one."
tanzina.islam.90 The University of Texas at Austin
"It was a great chance for me to travel and learn Korea"
jonathan.park.351 The University of Texas at Austin
"Communicating with local people was great experience. I got to travel to many places by myself. Meeting with other international students from other parts of the world and experiencing their cultures and languages were good too."
Tu L The University of Texas at Austin
"My experience abroad enabled me to have a wide perspective of the world. I was able to experience different cultures around Europe and learn from them. "
Gerardo R A The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how similar students really are despite being from different parts of the world. "
Justin C The University of Texas at Austin
"YES! I learned a lot. I gained a sense of independence and became more confident when having to figure things out on my own in a place unfamiliar to me. London is an incredible place, and you will never be bored! make sure you travel a lot to other places on the weekend because it's definitely worth it. It's what you make of it,..."
Julie K The University of Texas at Austin
"I've been to Singapore many times before going to the exchange program, which was also the reason why I decided to study there. Being a tourist and actually live there is two completely different experiences. I met many friends from all over the world in Singapore. I learned about the cultures and exposed myself to different thi..."
Glosso The University of Texas at Austin
"everything was worthwhile; i learned that i love the european lifestyle and would love to live there. not to mention, all people are essentially the same all over the globe. "
elizabeth h The University of Texas at Austin
"a lot about the regionalism in Spain, many details about the EU that I never knew, a whole different outlook on the world, the chance to see so many beautiful landscapes. Yes it was"
Lariza U The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about myself, and got to live in one of the world's most unique and beautiful cities. It was a worthwhile experience. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"living with other people may be challenging but reaps more personal rewards, schooling environment is very different but it allows for other fun"
Grace L The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned about other cultures, practices and customs. I gained knowledge about the world around me, myself, and a new language. The experience abroad was amazing and I would go back in a heart beat."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
