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
"How to live somewhere completely foreign on my own, balance money, directions, cope with a conflict, travel, understand people different from me, sociology and how it is relevant everywhere, legal systems, family structure, how to use public transit; YES"
Patricia Bedsole The University of Texas at Austin
"While abroad, I learned to be more daring, independent, and open-minded. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained a lot of perspective on possible careers and feel more confident in my german speaking. I now have friends not just in Germany but all over the world. It's definitely worthwhile if you can deal with sometimes being lonely and alone and being in uncomfortable situations. "
darien higgins The University of Texas at Austin
"It teaches a type of independence, it was worthwhile. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I met a lot of new people from all over the world and my home university and it was also really interesting learning in a different environment. I also loved having the opportunity to travel! "
Sophie L The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about myself and what I am capable of. I did things that I have always wanted to do and made friends that I consider to be some of the greatest people that I have ever met. "
Aaron Trevino The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained an awareness of the perspectives of some of the Chinese people, and learned about myself in relation to the world and my surrounding, as well as changed my direction in life for the better. I appreciate the people and the language so much more now, which is why I will be going back. I gained really incredible life exper..."
Blake Kappel The University of Texas at Austin
"Mexico is a beautiful country that has much to discover and people do not realize it!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Aside from all the material I learned in my classes and all the experiences I acquired while traveling across Europe, I became a more independent and confident person. It was very worthwhile. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Making mistakes is the key to really learning! And yes, it was definitely worth it."
Anumeha S The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about daily life in Russia. My speaking skills increased somewhat, though I wish I had worked more on them."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"The Spanish language and self sufficiency. Going abroad in general was worthwhile"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"After seven months of immersing myself in the Spanish culture and three months of working towards this beautiful cause, I said a heartfelt “see you later” to those spontaneous strolls through my neighborhood, dinners with my host mom, afternoons at the park, and 9-2 shifts at Make-A-Wish Spain. It was difficult accepting the fac..."
Daniela R The University of Texas at Austin
"It was worthwhile to really feel my Spanish progress and meet friends from other schools in the U.S. (as well as my own university) and from Argentina."
Jacquelyn Clark The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about myself abroad. I learned how to take days for myself and go to a museum alone if I couldn't find anyone to join me when I was free. I learned how to live away from my family and friends and to be more independent. It was definitely worthwhile, everyone should study abroad. "
katie.samuelsen The University of Texas at Austin
"I've learned that you can't really understand a country and its culture without actually being there and experiencing it. I have learned a lot about Japan as a country and about the people that love there. It was definitely worthwhile. I did many things I never did before and it really made me step out of my comfort zone. "
Crystal Nguyen The University of Texas at Austin
"I came into contact with great design that I could only witness in that part of the world, which was amazing. I challenged myself in navigating a whole new city and filling my days with new experiences. I talked with people and made a couple of sweet friendships. It was worthwhile. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Loved being party of a new culture"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much about the traditions and cultures of Korea. As mentioned, due to the contact of international students, I also learned a lot about the world while being abroad. It was 100% worthwhile and I would not trade it for the world, if anything I would wish to extend my stay."
Lilit Gevorkyan The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that you have to put yourself out there, try the things you would never try, meet the people you would never meet, and do the things you would never do. This is the time to see what you're capable of, to see who you truly are! I got to travel all the way across the world to live in a place where no one knew who I was. ..."
Regan Al-Saigh The University of Texas at Austin
"I think that the experience was worthwhile, and I wish I could go back. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"You learn a lot about yourself and what you value."
Stephen Tran The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that I can do a lot more than I expected from myself while abroad. I gained a sense of independence after being away from my home university. It is definitely worthwhile and if I could afford a whole year, I would have taken the opportunity to do my exchange for two consecutive semesters."
Harrison Nguyen The University of Texas at Austin
"I loved my home-stay! I love my host-family dearly and they showed me so much grace and invited me to family functions, church events, and even pick-up soccer games. Unfortunately, not everyone had this experience, so this is something to consider."
Kyle Walden The University of Texas at Austin
"the independence of living on one's own in a foreign country"
Anisha The University of Texas at Austin
