As an exchange student, there are a few things you need to know about going to the University of Texas Austin. Learn more about the location, the courses and student life!
Visit their website for more information about studying abroad at the University of Texas Austin!
One of the largest single-campus universities in the USA, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a major centre for research. Faculty staff include Nobel, Pulitzer and Wolf prize winners, while sports, sororities and fraternities play large roles in campus life.
The campus is located in the centre of Austin but is its own city with museums, 100,119 seater American football stadium, multipurpose sports arena, indoor and outdoor pools.
The city is situated on the banks of the Colorado River in Central Texas. This part of Texas is also known as the Hill Country and is characterised by lakes and streams, making it a beautiful place to live and study. Austin is known for its vibrant cultural scene including art exhibitions and its numerous local festivals.
Austin’s central location makes it a perfect base to explore the rest of Texas and the neighbouring states.
Explore life at UT Austin!
Non-Law bilateral agreement: Competitive **
Law bilateral agreement: Very competitive ***
The level of competitiveness (Less competitive * / Competitive ** / Very competitive ***) refers to one's chances of being allocated an exchange space at this partner. This is an approximation determined by the number of applications received for this destination during the last academic year versus the total number of exchange spaces available to Queen Mary students.
Semester 1: August to December
Semester 2: January to May
More information on important dates can be found on the University of Texas Austin's academic calendar.
This opportunity is not available to Queen Mary students studying within either our School of Business and Management or our School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.
Please click here for all restricted or closed programs can be found:
4 modules per semester totalling 12 credits per semester.
Find out more about credit transfer and grade conversions.
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Students typically live in an on-campus residence hall or dormitory, a private dormitory, cooperative house or university apartment. Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. Students are advised to begin researching and arranging their accommodation once they know they will be attending UT as an exchange student.
Information on housing can be found on the webpage Housing in Austin.
You can find general, up-to-date information about the cost of living in Austin here. Please consult the estimated minimum and maximum cost of living figures for this destination country available in our “Estimated Costs of Living” document available on our Finance page.
UT Austin's University Health Services have many avenues of support for students, depending on their needs.
Students can access expert support and a wealth of resources at UT Austin's Counseling and Mental Health Center. Support available includes wide-ranging well-being resources, workshops, counseling, access to technology platforms/apps, and immediate assistance for students in crisis. The Longhorn Wellness Center is also an excellent resource for support, activities, and tools.
Students with diagnosed special educational needs and/or disabilities can receive support from UT Austin's Disability and Access service. Information on how to register and required documenation can be found here.
The University of Texas Austin:
UT Austin - Exchange Fact Sheet [PDF 90KB]