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 how to travel- planning and logistical things like how to buy plane tickets and book hostels, how to navigate foreign public transportation, how to travel cheaply. 100% worthwhile."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Traveling and learning about a culture and landscape that is totally unique, meeting nice people from around the world. "
Hazel O'Neil The University of Texas at Austin
"It was nice to explore the culture and people of Poland. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"You learn so much about yourself and gain a new perspective on global issues. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to be fully independent, how to think critically, and stay calm in stressful situations. I gained cultural competency and learned about a new culture. "
Nicole C The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that I could be dropped into a place without any prior knowledge of their language and still survive."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"The knowledge I acquired of French language and culture cannot be quantified. I learned so much about France, the world, languages, communication, music, movies, food, architecture. I really got to see how different people are different. I lived with a French person and I talked to French people in the street and I really learne..."
Isaiah V The University of Texas at Austin
"I really improved my Spanish communication skills. This will help me in my future endeavors. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"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
