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.
To begin a Faculty-Led application:
- Self-authorize access to the application.
- Enter the year abroad (e.g., 2027), semester and application type (e.g., May Term) and the application code.
- Please note: If your program code begins with “293”, you must email tegl@engr.utexas.edu 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 in to MyAbroad.
Faculty-Led Application Deadlines:
- May Terms: Early admission deadline is November 1st
- Summer Programs: Early admission deadline is November 15th
- Spring Break: Early admission deadline is October 15th
To begin an exchange application:
- Email Naomi Valez at naomi.valdez@austin.utexas.edu 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 Application Deadlines:
- Fall Exchange/Affiliate Program
- Early admission deadline: March 1st
- Final deadline: April 1st
- Spring Exchange/Affiliate Program
- Early admission deadline: August 1st
- Final deadline: September 1st
- *NOTE* NUS, HKUST and TU Delft application deadline: August 31st
- *NOTE* Application deadline for programs in Spain: August 1st
To return to the application at any time, log in to MyAbroad.
To begin a customized semester application:
- Email Joshua Rucker at jrucker@austin.utexas.edu to request authorization to apply. Include your UT EID, your top choice program and the semester in which you’d like to study abroad.
- After being authorized to start the application, log in to the MyAbroad portal to begin. Enter the application code for your selected program when prompted (see codes below).
- Kyoto/Singapore: code 290124
- London/Barcelona: code 290XXX
- Madrid customized exchange/intern program: code XXXXX
- Select “Joshua Rucker” as your study abroad advisor from the drop-down menu when prompted.
- In the online application menu, complete each item labeled “Do This Now.”
Customized Semester Application Deadlines:
- Spring 2027 Programs
- Deadline: September 15, 2026
- Fall 2027 Programs
- Deadline: November 1, 2026
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
- Type the essays in a word processing program (e.g., Microsoft Word), then copy and paste them into the online application
- No more than 250 words each
- The audience is the faculty director and the 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 Sanger Learning Center
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 the final submission of the application.
- Note: Passport processing times are up to 5 months, so plan accordingly.
- 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 members 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.