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
To begin a Faculty-Led application:
- Self-authorize access to the application.
- Enter the year abroad (e.g. 2025), semester and application type (e.g. May Term) and the application code.
- Please note: If your program code begins with “293”, you must email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request authorization to apply. Include your UT EID and the program code in your email.
- Faculty-Led applications only: Faculty references are NOT required for Engineering programs. Please disregard this section. The foreign language section is optional and will not be considered in your application review.
- To return to the application at any time after, log into MyAbroad.
Faculty-Led Deadlines to apply:
- May Terms: Early admission deadline is November 1st
- Summer Programs: Early admission deadline is November 15th
- Spring Break: Early admission deadline is October 15th
Exchange Application Instructions
To begin an exchange application:
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request authorization to apply. Include your UT EID, your top choice university and the semester in which you’d like to study abroad.
Exchange Deadlines to apply:
- Fall 2024 exchange: Early admission deadline March 1st
- Early admission deadline March 1st
- Priority deadline September 1st
- Final deadline October 1st
- Spring 2025 exchange:
- Early admission deadline March 1st
- Priority deadline September 1st
- Final deadline October 1st
- *NOTE* NUS, HKUST and TU Delft application deadline: August 31st
To return to the application at any time, log into MyAbroad.
Essay Tips
Many programs admit students based heavily on essay statements. Take time to reflect on your essay and grammar and spell-check your document.
Essay Questions (May Term & Summer Faculty-Led):
- Essay A: How will your participation in this program contribute to your academic & professional growth? (connections to degree plan, career path, academic interests, etc.)
- Essay B: Please discuss your personal goals for studying abroad and what challenges you anticipate (connections to identity, language, cultural interests, etc.)
Writing Tips
- No more than 250 words each
- The audience is the faculty director and IEE program coordinator
- Avoid general statements like, “I want to study abroad to broaden my horizons."
- Make connections to the program location and course content
- Address your motivation, goals, and preparedness to study abroad
- Focus on specific examples to illustrate your essay's points
- Utilize the Undergraduate Writing Center or the UT Learning Center
- Type the essays in a word processing program (e.g. Microsoft Word), then copy and paste them into the online application
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested in offering a program to our students. Our office is located at IEE office at EER 2.608 2501 Speedway, Austin, TX.
For after hours emergencies, please visit our After Hours Emergency Contact page.
