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 be independent, make meals, travel alone, be alert, a be street smart"
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Being adaptable, how to make the most of opportunities.Traveled as much as I could."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"It was definitely worthwhile. I have learned to explore more and step out of my comfort zone more often. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I was able to grasp the fundamentals so I can further improve my language skills independently. Learning about local social issues, specifically migration issues, helped expand my own study on migration for my graduation work at my local university. I also learned more about local perspective on government and corruption. I gain..."
Lizbeth Mendoza The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to be in a compeleltey different environment that I am used to and comfortable in. I learned how to get accustomed to a different lifestyle and it taught me so many things about myself and my potential as well as the people I met "
fatima youssef The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned to become more independent. I traveled a lot during my time abroad. It was great to experience a different culture and meet so many great people. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I became more religious and began the official process of my Jewish Conversion. I made friends that I will always stay in touch with. And I learned how to travel for cheap. "
Dylan Maud The University of Texas at Austin
"In class, I learned about things I was genuinely interested in and wouldn't get a chance to study otherwise. I got to visit my distant relatives and discover my heritage and travel all around Europe. "
Kirsten Thomas The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained a better understanding of the culture and it was So worthwhile. "
Abigail Ross The University of Texas at Austin
"I gained confidence in myself to immerse myself, alone, in a completely new environment and come out a better person. I learned from the kiwis to love life, to take risks, to be carefree and to have a sense of humor about everything, and to not get so wound up about politics. I learned from the land that there are beautiful gems..."
Lindsey W The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned more about myself and the culture on a very personal basis. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Berenis Ibarra Lopez The University of Texas at Austin
"I got way more comfortable using Arabic casually and confidently, and was finally able to live out of Austin for a long period which improved my sense of self. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learned how to adapt to a different culture and that there is so much more to life than most Americans know. For example, the US is huge on consumerism, and oftentimes we feel as though we always have to be doing something. Unlike the US, Norway takes a step back to appreciate what they have and make their lives cozy and spend..."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"I learn that the world is much more than what I hear in the news or social media."
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"Improved reading Spanish reading comprehension. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"My study abroad experience made me even more independent than the two years I've already spent at college. I also got much better at solving problems. "
A student The University of Texas at Austin
"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
