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Faculty-Led Programs
Students going on a faculty-led program and already receiving financial aid may apply for additional loans to cover additional program expenses such as flights, passport, insurance, meals, etc. Students may also apply for additional study abroad scholarships, whether based on merit or need.
May Term Scholarship Opportunities
- Cockrell Maymester Scholarship: Award description, eligibility criteria and applications are available in LASSO. Deadline: November 1st
- International Education Fee Scholarship (May Term): Award description, eligibility criteria and applications are available on LASSO. Deadline: November 1st
Summer Term Scholarship Opportunities
- Cockrell Summer Scholarship: Award description, eligibility criteria and applications are available in LASSO. Deadline: November 15th
- International Education Fee Scholarship (Summer): Award description, eligibility criteria and applications are available on LASSO. Deadline: December 1st
Semester
Students already receiving Cockrell School and non-UT Austin scholarships may carry over these funds for their semester abroad. Students already on financial aid may be able to apply for additional loans, if necessary, to cover all required expenses for studying abroad, including room/board, required transportation, passport/visa and insurance. Students may also apply for additional study abroad scholarships, whether based on merit or need.
Semester Scholarship Opportunities:
- Cockrell Exchange Scholarship: Award description, eligibility criteria and applications are available in LASSO. Deadline: November 1st
- International Education Fee Scholarship (Fall or Spring): Award description, eligibility criteria and applications are available on LASSO. Deadline: October 1st (for Spring) or March 1st (for Fall)
- Mark and Sarah Murray Scholarship for International Study (Spring): Award description, eligibility criteria and applications are available on LASSO. Deadline: October 1st
Internships/Experiential Learning
Students participating in an internship can have their associated costs covered with aid. If the internship is part of a credit-bearing program, it could be covered with federal financial aid. If the student is participating in a non-credit-bearing internship, it will most likely only be covered with scholarships.
- Freeman Scholars: Available for UT students who participate in an internship of at least six weeks in East or Southeast Asia. Apply through Texas Global. Deadlines vary by term.
- Gilman STEM-Supplemental Award: Available for Pell Grant recipients who include STEM-related research abroad as part of their study abroad or international internship program. Apply through Gilman online. Deadlines: two cycles (October and March).
- Global Change Maker Scholarships: Open to all UT students who incorporate an international experience into their degree plan. Apply through the McCombs Center for Global Business. Deadlines vary by term.
Other Scholarships
- First Abroad Scholarship: This is a planning scholarship that supports first-generation, first-year students for a study abroad experience after their first year at UT. Apply at Texas Global Deadline: December 1st
- Benjamin A. Gilman Awards: For Pell Grant recipients only: Apply at Gilman online. (Restrictions may apply if your host country has a designated restriction level) Deadlines: two cycles (October and March).
- Diversity Abroad: Various opportunities. Apply at diversityabroad.com
- Fund for Education Abroad: Various opportunities. Apply at fundforeducationabroad.org
For more information on funding and using financial aid to go abroad, visit the funding pages from UT Austin’s Education Abroad Office.
Application
There are three application deadlines depending on the type of program and the term you will study abroad. Some programs have an early admission deadline, a priority deadline and a final deadline for applications. Final deadlines vary by program and availability is determined after early admission and priority admission have passed.
Short-Term Application Instructions
Exchange Application Instructions
Be prepared to:
- Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee* on What I Owe
- Enter the application/program code
- Submit two short essays
- Submit your passport information if you have a valid passport. If you need to apply or renew your passport, you can leave this section blank as it is not required for final submission of the application. Passport processing times are up to 5 months, apply now.
- UT disciplinary check (automatically submitted, no action required)
- For Spring Break and Short-Term applications only: sign the financial responsibility statement, responsibilities of participation statement and code of conduct
- Exchange applications only: Have two UT Austin Faculty/TA/Staff complete two short question/answer reference forms online
* This fee is non-refundable, non-reversible and non-transferable. This fee is not refunded due to withdrawal or program cancellation due to COVID-19.
The Cockrell School's International Engineering Education (IEE) Office coordinates with faculty and international institutions to offer engineering-specific study abroad programs. Please contact the director, Helena Wilkins Versalovic, at
For after hours emergencies, please visit our After Hours Emergency Contact page.
Advising
Connect with an IEE Advisor, either in-person or virtually, to begin planning your time abroad.
Helena Wilkins-Versalovic, Director
Chelsea Cowan, Sr. Program Coordinator (Faculty-Led Programs and Industry Immersions/Internships)
Book an advising appointment with Chelsea
Christian Fredericks, Sr. Program Coordinator (Faculty-Led Programs)
Book an advising appointment with Christian
Naomi Valdez, Program Coordinator (Semester Exchange Programs)
Book an advising appointment with Naomi
Planning
Students should contact both their academic and IEE advisors to plan ahead for academics, finances and logistics.
Whether you want to spend a few weeks, a semester or a year abroad, semester-exchange programs will give you the full living abroad experience.
The Cockrell School of Engineering maintains reciprocal exchange agreements with over 35 prestigious universities worldwide. These exchange programs provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a global academic environment by studying alongside local students, engaging in cutting-edge research projects or participating in academic or non-academic internships abroad—all while continuing to pay tuition at UT Austin.
Application Deadlines:
For the following Summer/Fall - March 1st
For the following Spring - October 1st
Current engineering students may contact the Cockrell School's International Engineering Education office at
Exchange Programs Available to Engineering Students
Asia
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) *includes summer
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) *includes summer
Peking University (PKU) *includes summer
Tsinghua University
Australia
University of Melbourne
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
University of Queensland
University of Sydney
University of Western Australia
Europe
École Centrale Paris
Institut National des Sciences Appliques de Toulouse (INSA-Toulouse)
Politecnico Di Milano
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden
Swansea University
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)
Technical University of Delft
Technical University of Denmark
Technical University of Munich
University of Agder
University of Edinburgh
University College Dublin
University of Sheffield
Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (UPV) in Spain
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (UPC) in Spain *includes summer
Latin America
Queretaro (ITESM) *includes summer
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile *includes summer
Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro *includes summer
Short-Term Programs
The Cockrell School of Engineering's short-term study abroad programs range in location and subject matter. Several programs offer immersion opportunities in industry or research.
Short-Term Program Info Sessions
May Term Programs
4 weeks. UT faculty lead a group of 10-30 students and teach one UT course on our May Term programs. Students receive in-residence credit and can use most forms of financial aid for their course abroad. May Term courses are a part of Spring registration, and there is no tuition fee for May Term tuition as long as the student is an undergraduate and maintains at least 12 credit hours during the Spring semester. These programs are ideal for students who want an immersive experience abroad but who may also have other commitments over the summer semester. May Term faculty leaders are outstanding engineering professors who are dedicated to mentoring students during the program and often become lifelong contacts.
List of 2025 Programs
Barcelona, Spain
Engineering Communication; taught by Robert Carroll
Copenhagen, Denmark
Engineering Communication; taught by Andrew Logan
Edinburgh, Scotland
Introduction to Numerical Methods; taught by David DiCarlo
Kyoto, Japan
Micro and Nanotechnologies for Sensors; taught by Tim Yeh
London, England
Engineering Communication; taught by D'Arcy Randall
Madrid, Spain
Air Pollution Engineering; taught by Kerry Kinney
Nairobi, Kenya
Power & Water; taught by Manish Kumar
Paris, France
Engineering Communication; taught by Christy Moore
Seoul, South Korea
Mechatronics; taught by Wei Li
Stockholm, Sweden
Computer-Aided Design & Graphics; taught by Eleanor Reynolds
Thessaloniki, Greece
Technology Needs of Refugee Communities; taught by Janet Ellzey
Tokyo, Japan
Advanced Nanotechnology & Innovation for Beginners; taught by Brian Korgel
Emerging Technologies; taught by Gregory Brooks
Valencia, Spain
Introduction to Engineering Design & Graphics; taught by Billy Wood
Summer Industry Immersion Programs
8 weeks. Students enroll in one UT course taught by UT faculty and an internship seminar (either taught by UT faculty or a local professor). Students are also placed in a guaranteed part-time internship at a local company. Courses taught by UT faculty offer in-residence credit, and courses taught by a local professor offer transfer credit. These programs take place during the Summer Whole session.
These programs are ideal for students who want a customized immersive experience in the professional world with mentorship from UT faculty and a broader global perspective on engineering and/or the engineering industry abroad.
Barcelona, Spain
Dynamics & Industry Immersion; taught by Tom Connolly and local professor
Kansai, Japan
Engineering Communication & Industry Immersion; taught by Bill Fagelson
Seoul, South Korea
Engineering Communication & Industry Immersion; taught by Deborah Hempel-Medina
Thessaloniki, Greece
Introduction to Medical Image Processing & Industry Immersion; taught by Edward Castillo and local professor
For additional study abroad programs not listed, visit the UT Austin Education Abroad website. Above lists are not final and subject to change.
2025 Spring Break Service Learning and Leadership Programs
Dominican Republic
Engineering Leadership Seminar
Mexico
Learning and Serving in Oaxaca: Spring Break Experience
Engineering Projects Abroad
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