Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin where everyday our global community of students and scholars prove What Starts Here Changes the World.

As we prepare our students for the 21st century, the university embraces opportunities to expand our global perspective.  With our international relationships, intellectual capital and thought-leaders, we serve as a gateway for the state and nation to explore the world’s cultures, markets and ideas.

This new portal website brings together the vast resources of international study, programs and activities available at the university.

Global Experience

Your first stop to exploring our resources may be with the International Office, the institutional home of Study Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services, and English as a Second Language Services.

Ranked 7th in the U.S. for the number of students studying abroad, The University of Texas at Austin has programs in over 70 countries.  Our knowledgeable advisors are ready to guide you through the variety of options and find one best suited to your academic needs and adventurous spirit.

Proud to be a leading destination in the United States for international students to pursue a post-secondary education, the university ranks in the top ten institutions for international student enrollment.

Hailing from over 125 countries, international student and scholars enrich our campus in so many ways and we are delighted to welcome them to the university.  As their home away from home, the International Office provides essential support services and exceptional English as a Second Language instruction.

International Expertise

Vibrant hubs of international activity and research abound on campus and take place in virtually every school and college.  As you navigate through this site, you will discover the depth of our academic resources and faculty expertise, as well as the breadth of The University of Texas at Austin’s interdisciplinary programs and research.

Home to the renowned Long Institute of Latin American Studies, one of the oldest and most distinguished area studies centers in the country, the College of Liberal Arts offers programs in all regions of the world and includes three United States Department of Education-designated “National Resource Centers” in area studies (European, Middle Eastern and South Asian studies).  Critical to understanding these other cultures, 33 foreign languages are taught in the College of Liberal Arts.

The top-ranked McCombs School of Business is home to a fourth “National Resource Center,” the Center for International, Business, Education and Research (CIBER), which leads the school’s internationalization effort through partnerships abroad and outreach programs.

In the field of international affairs, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs has highly acclaimed experts in national security and foreign affairs.  It offers an array of programs and research on global policy issues through its interdisciplinary centers.

Innovative Global Initiatives

At The University of Texas at Austin, we are constantly seeking innovative solutions to global challenges through our teaching, research and service.  My office partners with schools, colleges and units across campus to help meet this goal.  Two new global initiatives underway are:

Projects for Under-served Communities, in partnership with the Cockrell School of Engineering, is a new course that prepares engineering students to address international development issues by designing and implementing projects abroad—from improving water, sanitation and educational facilities to advancing new, sustainable technologies.

Casa Herrera, located in Antigua, Guatemala, is the first university facility located abroad dedicated to academic programming.  An initiative of the College of Fine Arts, Casa Herrera is home to academic programs and activities with a special emphasis on the arts, languages, and archeology of Mesoamerican indigenous cultures.

This is just a small sampling of what The University of Texas at Austin has to offer.

Come in and explore the World & UT.

Janet Ellzey
Vice Provost for International Programs

The Vice Provost for International Programs reports to the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost and overseas the programs and activities of the International Office.