You are a unique student. Your background, dreams and goals are yours alone. With hundreds of programs to choose from, finding the right program will take some planning. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1. Investigate programs

UT-Austin offers hundreds of programs abroad. Here are some resources to help you choose the program that best meets your goals.

• Attend an information session or a program-specific information session. See: Study Abroad Events Calendar
• Search UT Programs
• Meet students who have studied abroad
  • Visit the Study Abroad Office to talk to a peer advisor
  • Attend a Students for Study Abroad (StüfSA) event
• Determine your goals for studying abroad (worksheet)
• Consider how to fund your program and apply for scholarships
• Consult your academic advisor to determine: (questions to ask)
• Read evaluations from students who have studied abroad

Step 2. Meet with a Study Abroad Program Coordinator

After setting goals and researching your options, you’ll have a better idea of what program and/or location is best for you. Now is a great time to make an appointment with a study abroad program coordinator. The best coordinator for you may be in the Study Abroad Office or in your college or department.

Form most Maymester Abroad and summer faculty-led programs, students can skip step two. See the Maymester Abroad application instructions or summer faculty-led application instructions for how to access the faculty-led applicaiton.

Step 3. Apply

How to Apply

Application Deadlines:

• February 15 - all summer programs
• March 1 - fall or academic year programs
• October 1 - all spring semester programs
• November 1 - all Maymester Abroad programs
• December 1 - priority deadline for all summer faculty-led programs

Programs administered by other offices may have different deadlines.