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
"Language/cultural knowledge that you can't gain from the States. As well as academic skills because of my exposure to other students and learning styles. It was definitely worthwhile!! "
holly.johnson.543 The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned time management, how to be more independent and use my resources."
Tiara F The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned a good deal about how to live on my own and deal with immediate, novel life problems without much support. I also was able to use the different context to better understand my own motivations and goals and what I really wanted from myself."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned about different cultures and other countries' histories. Definitely worthwhile!!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Best experience of my life!"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Travelling for learning is great! But for myself, I've learned that travelling for fun is more relaxing. Still a great self-exploration experience."
azuma35 The University of Texas at Austin
"Played a lot of free jazz and wrote some music. Worthwhile? Yes."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"So worthwhile - best semester of my life. The people became some of my best friends and the country is indescribable. "
AnneElizabeth U The University of Texas at Austin
"During my time abroad I made friends from all over the world and was able to experience a different culture than what I've always been accustomed to. Learning in an amazing and beautiful environment was entirely worth it, and I recommend anyone who is able to go to branch out and explore what Australia has to offer. "
harrison.kidd The University of Texas at Austin
"was very worthwhile learned to live completely independently and how to interact with people of completely different cultural backgrounds, I also gained many friends. it was very worthwhile "
Leah L The University of Texas at Austin
"London is an amazing city with lots to offer, and doing an internship while abroad only made it better. Not only was I able to meet lots of friends during the program from the US, doing an internship gave me the chance to meet lots of locals and learn more about the city."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Very interesting topics covered in course; great feel for local culture and experiences; very skilled and independent travel now"
Annabel R The University of Texas at Austin
"learned how to be independent in a foreign place (more so than at UT) I also learned how to adapt to a new environment and carve out a niche for myself."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Learned lots of math. Definitely worth doing."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"If I had to do it all over again, I might pick a place with sunnier, warmer weather where I could do outdoors things all the time and there was a bit more cultural difference. If you don't really wish for rich culture, want to live in a small town, and don't mind constant rain, go to Dunedin! "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained knowledge, perspective and friendships that have helped to shape my views on the world, who I am as a person and to realize what's important to me. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Communication is so important with confidence being key. I learned so much about international relations (but it may just be a drop in the bucket) and people know so much about America from history to even the "hottest" shows and music. Also, people from other countries may indeed know about and like American football! Since I t..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Absolutely worthwhile. Learned a lot about a new country- politics, economics, culture. Got a lot better at meeting new people and making friends. Forces you to go with the flow. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It's not where you are. It's who you're with. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Language skills, appreciation for natural beauty"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned to take better care of myself and not call my parents every time something goes wrong. I learned to enjoy the freedom and that sometimes eating veggies is good for you. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was my first experience living abroad, and that was one of the most exciting things. Stockholm was undoubtedly a great place to do that. The whole experience was totally worthwhile, and KTH is such an international university, that I was not only able to meet Swedish students, but also students from all over the world. "
Reid J The University of Texas at Austin
"I really appreciated the support, but I would have been more strict about enforcing a language contract on myself. Yeah, it was worthwhile."
Madeline C The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned that Korea is where I probably want to spend the rest of my life, and I will be taking steps to move there after graduation."
Nilajah M The University of Texas at Austin
"It is fantastic and teaches one a lot about different cultures. Definitely worthwhile."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
