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
"My study abroad experience was fabulous! I could not have asked for a better time or city to live in. My eyes were opened to another culture that began to feel like my own, despite the differences from my culture. I grew an even deeper appreciation for the Spanish language and have gained the confidence to use it much more of..."
Madeline E The University of Texas at Austin
"I sought work experience, and I got it. As a bonus, I enjoyed what I did and the people I worked with. Participating in this program made me consider working and/or going to graduate school in the UK. I had never considered the idea of grad school in a foreign country before."
Sarah T The University of Texas at Austin
"I MADE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS AND LIFELONG MEMORIES, LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF MY EXPERIENCE IN SPAIN- IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GOING, DON'T HESITATE FOR ONE MINUTE MORE, IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY."
SARAH W The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned an amazing amount about Argentina, a country I knew almost nothing about, and was able to experience for myself a very different and unique culture. I was also able to meet students from around world, not just the U.S. and Argentina (something I had not expected). This made the trip all the more meaningful, because I..."
Zachary B The University of Texas at Austin
"Oh yes! I loved it:D, had a great time, even though at first had some downfalls... but as time progressed, things got way better, and was able to do pretty much everything I wanted to do. Loved to travel, go out, and interact with people. Had a lot of free time, which gave me time to go to a lot of places in and outside the city..."
Ana Victoria P The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that America really isn't the center of the world. Although our popular culture has a strong impact on everyone.... Other countries manage to hold their own identities very well. My classes really helped me understand the culture, art, customs, linguistics, and business aspects of the country. By having a host family t..."
David Bryan P The University of Texas at Austin
"This trip was MORE than I could have wanted and expected. I met some amazing students from all over the nation, while also gaining the opportunity to immerse myself in the amazing Spanish culture and society. "
Sammie H The University of Texas at Austin
"The city was incredible and overall it was an unforgettable experience that I think made me much more independent and certainly broadened my horizons greatly. "
Mary W The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes, and I learned that our world is becoming an increasingly smaller place. However, the diversity that one observes from flying to the other side of the world does much to broaden one's understanding of the world we live in and the people who make it up."
Alexander L The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile. I loved it, and I want to go back. I only wish my program had had other international students instead of just Americans."
Chelsea C The University of Texas at Austin
"Without question my experience abroad was an exceptional experience. Words don't really do it justice. I learned a ton in my classes, and I traveled to 9 different countries while I lived in Spain for 5 months. I hope I get to live in Europe again soon! It was that incredibly rewarding."
Coleman Y The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes it was completely worthwhile. It has definitely put Spanish at the forefront of my future plans, whatever they may be. My cultural awareness has definitely grown - I am more aware and appreciative of our differences and am more eager to learn about and from others."
Lauren B The University of Texas at Austin
"I think it was worthwhile. It was definitely interesting to put myself in a situation where I was the foreigner, I was the one who had difficulty with the language, I was the one who didn't was always misunderstanding things. Seeing myself through a different lens, placing myself in a different context--without question, is an e..."
Christine M The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes, gained understanding of a different culture, and improved my Spanish speaking skills."
Kimberly B The University of Texas at Austin
"Traveling to Santander was amazing! It was one of the best experiences of my life. I met many new people (from the UT program and locals). My understanding and comprehension of Spanish improved. I became more comfortable when speaking Spanish to others. I became more culturally aware while studying abroad. I definately want to g..."
Jill J The University of Texas at Austin
"This is a ridiculous question. Of course it was worthwhile. Very basically, I met some amazing people who are scattered all over the world now. My social network is huge now. The culture and feeling of the Czech Republic was similar to mine but allowed for growth in a thousand different directions. "
Walt L The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained more independence. I gained my parents trust in me to be more independent. I learned a lot about myself and my goals in life. I had an extremely difficult time abroad in the best possible way. I made friends that i'll never forget. I had host parents that I sometimes liked more than my own parents. I wish I could do it ..."
jacqueline g The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes, it was worthwhile. I learned and experienced a lot. I feel more confident now with who I am than ever before. I relate to people better. I better understand what I need to have to take care of myself. I know how to deal now with sudden complications while traveling and administrative complications. I have a more mature view..."
Andrew K The University of Texas at Austin
"Studying abroad was (as cliche as this sounds) the best experience of my life. there is literally nothing like it. You have the opportunity to put a hold on "real world" stresses and responsibilities and let yourself become part of this other world. planning ahead of time made me feel comfortable and confident that all my ducks ..."
Emily V The University of Texas at Austin
"I just loved being in Paris. The location of my hotel was great, I was informed where to go and what to do. If I went with the program leaders, events would be free. I did most of my learning on my own, though"
Sasha S The University of Texas at Austin
"My study abroad program gave me the desired reprieve from school that I desired. I had a lot of fun, meet some cool people, and fell in love with Japan all over again. While I wish there was less English in my daily life, I still managed to improve my overall Japanese language skills. Further exposure to Japanese history and lit..."
Andrew L The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes, it was very worthwhile. It gave me insight on other cultures and gave me a sense of independence as cliche as it may sound. I've learned not to be so reliable on others and to learn to find my way around different countries without knowing much of the language. It makes me want to continue traveling and documenting my tr..."
Lisa H The University of Texas at Austin
"Best experience of my life. i would go back to Scotland in a heart beat. Everyone I mjet was amazing and added something to my experience abroad. It also changed my outlook of life."
Laurel J The University of Texas at Austin
"I feel incredibly more aware of the world and the people in it. it's so easy to think we exist in a vaccuum. but what we dont realize is that at the exact moment, students are also studying in Australia, and eating in Brazil, and sleeping in Norway (or whatever). we are all people and i think it's so important for people to rela..."
Jessica T The University of Texas at Austin
"I am not a lot more aware of how many life changing opportunities and experiences there are in the world. You will hopefully walk away understanding there is so much more to seeing ad doing in this world and opens your eyes to a lot of things you may have ignored in the past. I now see myself going back for grad school or moving..."
Marissa C The University of Texas at Austin
