University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

We have separate exchanges to UT Austin – for university-wide, Business, Law and Engineering – depending on which route and subject area you go through, you may have different course catalogues, application procedures and websites. 

Students cannot take business or law courses through the university-wide exchange.   

Restricted majors include: Computer Science, Communication, Architecture, Fine Art and Music – it is unlikely you would be able to get a full course load in these areas and therefore we do not recommend you apply if single honours particularly computer science.    

This is not recommended for Economics. 

See above in the key considerations.  

Some programs at UT are either highly selective due to high student demand, require specific application requirements, or are completely unavailable to exchange students.   

Admittance onto restricted majors will be processed by academic advisors in the relevant department at the University of Texas. Restricted majors include:   

Computer Science    
The Computer Science program can only accommodate a limited number of exchange students. Students are welcome to apply to the program, but admission is not guaranteed and is subject to departmental review. Students accepted as Computer Science majors will be able to take no more than two Computer Science courses per semester. Students who are not admitted to the Computer Science major will not be allowed to enrol in Computer Science courses. Please ensure whether this will be enough courses for your degree.   

Architecture   
The School of Architecture will accept a limited number of students from certain partner institutions. A portfolio is required for application.    

Communication   
The University of Texas at Austin Moody College of Communication relies on the Academic Information Form and submitted transcripts to determine whether it can accommodate students’ interests. Be sure to complete all sections of the Academic Information Form carefully.    

Fine Art (except History of Art)   
A portfolio, audition, or other materials may be required for application.    

Music - The Butler School of Music offers admission only for the fall semester. In addition to completing the exchange application requirements, all prospective music majors are required to submit a second application directly to the Butler School. 

Your responsibilities

• The information provided here serves as a guide.
• It is your responsibility to research whether the partner provides appropriate courses for your degree programme.
• Even if there are no restrictions on your degree subject, this does not mean that there are appropriate courses for you.

UT has information about academic planning for exchange students.   

Academic Planning at UT Austin

Below you can find an outline of the available areas of study at the University of Texas at Austin, and catalogues, which have a brief description of courses available, and the prerequisites for each course.    

The first number in a course title tells you the number of credits, and the rest of the numbers indicate class level. Lower division classes number from 1-19. Lower division courses are introductory, generally taken by freshman and sophomore year undergraduate students. Upper division courses, numbered from 20 to 79, are more advanced and are generally taken by junior and senior year undergraduate students.    

The University of Texas also have a course schedule available. 

You will need to create a guest EID (student ID) to be able to see the course schedule.    

Once accepted onto the exchange programme, students send lists of their desired courses to Texas exchange coordinators in advance of enrolment for review. To complete registration, you must pay a registration fee. UT Academic departments make every effort to accommodate exchange students with their course selections. However, due to high demand for many courses and equipment constraints in some majors, not all course preferences can be accommodated. Please be prepared for this.   

Review the course schedule for the semester you will attend UT Austin. The fall course schedule is available in early April, and the spring course schedule is available in mid-October. If the course schedule for the semester you will be attending UT is not posted yet, you can review the current one for more information. 

Guaranteed accommodation?

No 

University accommodation  

University housing options at the University of Texas are available, but it is very limited. Please take this into consideration when researching your exchange, and begin serious arrangements and inquiries as early as possible.    

Residence Halls 

Residence halls enable you to live on campus, in the middle of the action. There is a mixture of options within the residence halls with different sizes, different resources and different price points all at play. 

There are also different meal options for students staying on-campus:

dining options 

meal plans    

Private accommodation  

If you don't want to live on-campus, there are plenty of off-campus housing options. The majority of exchange students enjoy living in private housing in the neighbourhood around campus. The University of Texas has more information about off-campus living here, and off-campus living support for international students specifically.

Off-Campus Housing Options

More Off-campus Living Information 

Off-campus Living Support 

Exchange students attending UT Austin usually choose from three types of housing: co-operative houses (co-ops), private dormitories, and apartments.    

International Student Handbook 

Prepare for Arrival 

Living in Austin 

Common FAQs 

Cultural Programmes