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.
2026 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.
*The Architectural Photography in London program is a collaboration with the UT Austin School of Architecture
2026 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.
Additional Study Abroad Programs
For additional study abroad programs not listed, visit the UT Austin Education Abroad website.
Above lists are not final and subject to change.
2026 Spring Break Service Learning and Leadership Programs
- Brazil – Engineering Leadership Seminar
- Mexico – Learning and Serving in Oaxaca: Spring Break Experience
Engineering Projects Abroad
Affiliate Programs and Providers
Approved affiliate providers are third-party non-profits that have set up a study center with full-time staff in a major city or location and maintain relationships/partnerships with local universities. During the summer, UT Austin students may take up to two courses taught by experts in their study centers.* Some affiliate partners also offer internship courses for academic credit.
*Students may be required to take a language course as part of the affiliate program experience.
Affiliate Program Info Sessions
Semester affiliate/semester exchange group info sessions are held every Monday in EER 2.610 at 4:00PM.
Credits and Transcripts
Courses must be evaluated prior to departure to ensure courses provide relevant credit towards degree completion. These courses only count as transfer credit and not for a letter grade, and grades are not computed into the student’s overall UT GPA. Financial aid from the University may be applied towards affiliate programs.
Transcripts from affiliate programs are usually sent within three months of the program’s end, and credits can take up to one long semester to appear on UT transcripts.
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