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School of Architecture

The School of Architecture provides opportunities abroad, including international trips in classes, study abroad programs, research and internships. Students can use these experiences to broaden their education, expand their expertise and strengthen their portfolio as they launch their careers.

To have the best experience abroad, it is recommended that students meet with their academic advisor early in their undergraduate career. Review the funding resources page and the events calendar.

After reviewing Advising resources, if you have questions you may set up a meeting with a program coordinator.

Credit Abroad

Remember to use the My Credit Abroad database to explore the historical record of courses other UT students have taken abroad.

Questions about credit? Review the Study Abroad Credit page for more information about receiving academic credit while abroad.

Major Degree Requirements

Students in the School of Architecture typically take their major sequence courses at UT. They may take their electives abroad, including major electives such as ARC 327R, 342R, and 561R.

Some abroad programs offer advanced studio courses, which may be taken abroad with prior approval by the School of Architecture program director.

Students with interdisciplinary majors, minors, or certificates may be able to count coursework toward those requirements through petition. Discuss with your advisor how to petition to count a course abroad toward any pre-approved list of courses.

Core and General Education Requirements

Students can fulfill core requirements abroad via petition. For more information, view the Texas Undergraduate Studies petitions page.

iSchool students require 3 credits in a foreign language, as well as 6 credits in any science, technology, engineering, and math field. These also may be taken abroad. See the Architecture or Interior Design curriculum for more information. 

Electives

Students have flexibility, depending on their degree plan, to take general electives. All credit gained abroad could count as an elective, at a minimum. Some majors can also earn major elective credit by taking informatics courses abroad.

Application Process and Deadlines

Application instructions and deadlines vary by program type and term. Submit all required materials before the due date to ensure your application will be reviewed.

Review the How to Apply for Education Abroad Programs page for more info.

Faculty-Led Programs

In addition to faculty-led programs, the School of Architecture leads international field trips as a component of some of their Advanced Studio courses.

Exchange and Affiliate Partners

The following reciprocal exchange and affiliate partners offer academic options for architecture majors. This is not meant to be an extensive list of opportunities, but rather a starting place for exploration. Many of these programs are taught in English.

Students seeking advanced studio credit must gain approval from their department director in advance. 

Experiential Programs