Texas is Global

What starts here changes the world

Texas Around the World

9,000+ international students and scholars
130 countries represented on campus
4,600+ students learning, interning and researching abroad
400+ education and internship programs in 100 countries
174 countries with faculty research and creative concentrations
530K+ alumni living in 176 countries across the globe
400+ English language students annually
$179.6M contributed by UT international students to the Texas economy
20+ global professional programs coordinated each year
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Global Offices

Texas Global takes UT’s academic mission worldwide.

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Global Engagement and Strategy

Leading UT’s global engagement, coordinating international collaboration, and providing funding and resources.

Global Initiatives

Collaborating with academic units and international partners to develop innovative programs.

Global Programs and Innovation

Partnering with governments, universities and industry to train emerging leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs.

English Language Center

Providing exceptional English language programs for students, visiting scholars and professionals.

Education Abroad

Preparing Longhorns to lead in an interconnected world through a variety of programs, internships and research opportunities.

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Global Connections on Campus

UT Austin is a globally connected campus with a vast network of internationally engaged entities.

Global Professional Training East and Southeast Asia

Area Study Centers and Flagship Programs

Nationally recognized area study centers and foreign language programs at UT foster the development of expertise in global cultures and critical languages.

International Board of Advisors

This select group of alumni and influencers works with the president and senior leadership to expand UT’s global network and enhance its impact around the world.

Centers and Institutes

UT’s numerous centers provide services and resources for teaching and research relating to geographic areas and global issues.

Departments and Programs

Internationally focused programs provide students opportunities to broaden their global knowledge and perspectives.

Student Involvement

Hundreds of student activities and organizations at UT foster a diverse and rich global culture on campus.

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Global Research and Creative Activity

Faculty research and engagement spans the globe, and Texas Global provides funding, resources and coordination to enhance UT’s global reach and impact.

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Institutional Agreements

International collaboration and research are a vital and vibrant part of UT’s role as a tier-1 public research institution.

Mapping Internationalization

UT’s faculty and scholars engage and research across the world, impacting policy, changing lives and addressing the world’s greatest challenges.

Fulbright Programs

A wide range of research and professional exchange opportunities are available to UT faculty and staff and help bring international students and scholars to campus.

Global Funding Opportunities

Seed fund grants empower faculty to integrate global learning in their courses and take on innovative global research or engagement projects.

Research Funding Database

Additional funding and grant opportunities for UT faculty international research are available through the Office of the Vice President for Research.

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We are a Leading Global University

The University of Texas at Austin is one of the highest ranked universities in the United States and the world.

#1 Public University in Texas U.S. News & World Report 2025
#4 Public University in the U.S. QS World University Rankings 2024
#30 University in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report 2025
#35 Best Global University Center for World University Rankings 2024

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