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 much about myself and what I want to do in the future. I was able to look at my life back home in a third-person point-of-view to see what I have going for me and what I need to improve. I learned what friendship really is, how others see the world around us, and what the world has to offer. The world is not a bubble, ..."
Ryan Mascheri The University of Texas at Austin
"SO much. How to travel, to be independent, how to deal with culture shock, cooking, etc. Yes."
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"I learned a lot about myself and what's important for me and what I like and what I don't like. The program allows you to make friends with the other exchange students, other Americans and international students, and I would say that is the best part. The friendships you make are wonderful and I think it's a great experience to ..."
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"getting out of my comfort zone, learning to adapt"
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"I've definitely learned about the different political scenes internationally as well as the different perspectives people have globally."
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"Absolutely worth it! I learned so much about traveling, local cultures, myself, etc. "
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"definitely worthwhile"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a lot about cultures, not just French itself but many more due to travels and meeting international people. "
chatain The University of Texas at Austin
"Amazing to meet new people and see new places. Worth it!"
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"Amazing experience! So worthwhile!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was worthwhile, we had some great food and saw amazing places. "
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"I learned how to navigate public transportation like an expert while traveling, and you are able to travel to another country with a round-trip ticket for under fifty dollars...you cannot do that anywhere else in the world, and it is an amazing experience during your time at university. "
Dylan Campbell The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned so much studying abroad in a place that isn't so mainstream. It was the fastest 5 months of my life and I learned a lot about a country I had never really thought about."
Kate Beispel The University of Texas at Austin
"Studying abroad allowed me to gain independence and it gave me the chance to see the world through a new lens. I am very thankful for my experience. "
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"Absolutely worthwhile. Now have the courage to move to a new place alone and know I can make it. Learned to love learning languages. "
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"I loved my time there. Even without traveling outside the country, there is so much to do and see in Ireland itself. The people were wonderful, and I really enjoyed my classes."
Josephine The University of Texas at Austin
"too many things to write down here just do it"
Marshall The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to make friends from many different countries. I also learned how to adapt my lifestyle and I gained a lot of insight into many different cultures."
Patrick The University of Texas at Austin
"Very, gained a lot of self confidence and more leadership skills"
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"It was definitely worthwhile, I have had more personal gains than anything else and that alone would have made it worth it even if everything else didn't go as good as it had!"
Claire The University of Texas at Austin
"To explore the world and not get so caught up in school. "
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"I gained independence, experience, expansion of my worldview, perspective, confidence, a network of people all over the world, a new appreciation for people and places. I also gained a new incentive to learn a language that I never thought I'd have. It was an invaluable experience."
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"Every day is a little struggle, the pollution, the cultural differences, anything and everything working just a little differently that you are used to. You learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and out of your comfort zone, this is a lifelong skill."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I grew up a lot as a person. Very worth while, best semester yet"
Allison Ryan The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile. By experiencing another culture, I learned a lot about my own. I made a lot of good friends and traveled a lot, which I greatly enjoyed."
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