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 a lot about my self and improved my Spanish skills while having a wonderful time."
sarah b The University of Texas at Austin
"The number one thing I learned from my experience is to appreciate what I already have. I noticed the little things I took for granted back home. I gave my experience a five star rating because I got to step outside of my normal routine in life and see what it is like to basically get a completely new start. I meet tons of a..."
Robby W The University of Texas at Austin
"My study abroad experience was well worth it! I loved every minute of it. Although at times, I was challenged academically or learning new customs, I wouldn't change it for a second. I learned so much about the idea of home isn't where you live but it's rather the people and attitude you have. Your host family and friends abr..."
Rebecca H The University of Texas at Austin
"YES!"
Rebekah H The University of Texas at Austin
"I made amazing, life-long friends and I learned a lot about different people."
Zac G The University of Texas at Austin
"everything was worthwhile, and the ability to travel every weekend made my experience even more worthwhile. "
Maria Alejandra S The University of Texas at Austin
"I now look at my own country differently. I improved Chinese greatly and gained a lot of motivation to continue. I made some very good friends. Future plans are still uncertain, but I am now considering using Chinese in whatever I do in the future."
John B The University of Texas at Austin
"Absolutely worth it, Japan is incredible."
Jeremy B The University of Texas at Austin
"Gained insight into the french way of living. It was worthwhile to experience that."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Doing study abroad has really help shape me and and my future. I now know what I want to do specifically and I will push myself even more to achieve my goals."
Alicia S The University of Texas at Austin
"Absolutely. I had a blast. Also this experience will help me in my future nursing career (knowing spanish,etc.)"
Natalie Y The University of Texas at Austin
"It gave me a chance to experience for the first time Japanese culture. But now only that, I ended up making friends with people from other countries as well which is very interesting and has helped me become more aware of different cultures."
Maria Carolinna M The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned many things with AIFS Rome. I learned that to really know about someone you have to give them the chance to show you their life and culture. You must live as they do in order to understand their views on life. By immersing yourself in the culutre of a country is how your knowledge of things grows, when you get out of h..."
Betsabe R The University of Texas at Austin
"My experience abroad has opened my mind to new people, languages, and daily challenges of communication. I have learned about different customs, to adapt, to be more independent, and to react outside of my comfort zone. I have grown as a person, and from my first time abroad I have gained confidence to do this a few more times. ..."
Jacqueline M The University of Texas at Austin
"Yes, extremely (see comments)"
Mary S The University of Texas at Austin
"Completely worthwhile. I have always had a pretty good outlook on things going on outside of the states, but this trip gave me more of an understanding on perspective and independence."
Rachel Z The University of Texas at Austin
"My experience was amazing! I met a lot of great people from a number of different schools. The experience was completely worthwhile and I would do it all over again!"
Katy S The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained so much confidence in myself. The situation forced me to be more proactive in every aspect of my life. I traveled across the country, made awesome friends, and improved my Spanish so much. Best of all, I gained a family, and will definitely go back to see them sometime. I already can't wait to go back!"
catherine.moreno The University of Texas at Austin
"YES!"
Wilson C The University of Texas at Austin
"It was incredibly worthwhile. My spanish speaking skills improved so much and I made incredible lifelong friends."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"My study abroad experience was definitely worthwhile. It broadened my horizons and made me more independent. As a result, I am more confident. I also think that I might want to work or volunteer abroad to continue traveling and enriching my cultural knowledge. "
Rachel L The University of Texas at Austin
"Best time of my life. "
Alex J The University of Texas at Austin
"education was not in the classroom. travel, eat, drink"
A student 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 feel like a totally different person, you see the world outside of your comfort zone and become so much more knowledgeable and respectful of other cultures. I encourage every single person to study abroad while they have this opportunity. If you go during a semester, you forgo your expenses at your home university and it makes..."
Shelby S The University of Texas at Austin
