About the International Academy
International Academy is a short-term program for university-level students. It provides an immersive environment in a top-ranked global university to improve students’ skills and prepare them for further studies abroad.
Students will gain first-hand experience in their selected track with a curriculum that focuses on practice, problem-solving and application, while improving their ability to communicate their subject-area knowledge in English with oral and written communication classes.
Features
- Interactive classes, 5 days a week for 30 total weekly hours
- Hands-on, practical experience and experiential learning
- Connect with experts, get career guidance and field insights
- Gain U.S. cultural knowledge and academic perspectives
- Improve technical written English and oral communication
- Better understand and prepare for U.S. university admissions
- Experience cultural enrichment activities, tours, and other subject-related out of classroom learning
- Receive a certification of completion
Sample Schedule
Download a sample schedule for the Winter 2021 online session.
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Program Tracks
Select a track to learn more. Accounting and engineering tracks are available winter and summer; all other tracks are offered in the summer only.
Cost
Winter 2021
Winter 2021 International Academy will be all online. Tuition includes all academic materials, access to online university resources, pre-orientation, and certificate of completion.
- $1175 per student for English + Academic track (60 hours)
Summer 2021
Summer 2021 International Academy will be in person on the UT campus. Tuition includes all academic materials, access to university resources & facilities, orientation, housing & meals, cultural immersion activities, local transportation, and certificate of completion.
- $4500 per student for English + Academic track (120 hours)
Application
Winter 2021 online session dates are January 25 - February 6 and will offer accounting and engineering tracks. To ensure timely processing, please complete the application by January 1, 2021.
Summer 2021 session dates are July 17 - August 14. We expect to offer the summer session in person on the UT campus; check back in March for further updates. To ensure timely document and visa processing, please complete the application by May 15, 2021.
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Program Track Details
Accounting
Gain presentation skills and improve written communication. Explore management types, business etiquette and customs, negotiation styles, and leadership. Engage in case-study learning with current issues in business. Develop management skills and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
- Foundations of Accounting
- Principles of Finance
- Written Communications in Business
- Business English for Oral Communication
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Advertising and Public Relations
Explore the difference between advertising and public relations, learn how new media compares with traditional advertising and PR, learn about managing change in the industry, study current issues, and complete case study exercises. Be exposed to U.S. business culture, language, and expression and complete a project with a client for your portfolio.
- Foundations of Advertising, PR and Social Media
- Client Project
- Oral Communication for Advertising and PR
- Written Communications for Business
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Chemistry
Discover current trends in organic chemistry and bioengineering while learning from experts about how theories and operations of these sciences impact our daily lives.
- Topics in Organic Chemistry
- Topics in Bioengineering
- Written Communication for Science
- Oral Communication for Science
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Education Psychology
Discover the latest developments in educational psychology, visit testing centers and labs, and present on self-directed educational outcomes while improving professional skills in interpersonal communication, speech, and writing. This program is for designed those pursuing a career in education, school counseling, educational advising, or family therapy.
- Introduction to Educational Psychology: Theory
- Educational Psychology Application
- Oral Communication
- Academic Writing
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Engineering
Gain hands-on experience in engineering and improve scientific written and oral communications in English. You will identify an engineering problem and work in groups to research, design and execute an experiment and develop solutions.
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Engineering Physics
- Written Communication for Science
- Oral Communication for Science
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Language and Culture
Improve your English language and learn more about U.S. culture. This program offers unique cultural experiences, helping you advance your knowledge and communication skills through practice.
- Listening and Speaking
- Reading and Discussion
- Writing
- American Culture
- Communication Skills and Strategies
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Petroleum Engineering
This program is for senior-level students in petroleum engineering or related field. Utilizing a seminar series structure, this program enables you to learn from leading experts on the latest topics in petroleum engineering while improving your written and spoken communication in English for graduate school or professional advancement. Seminars will be on such topics as:
- Renewable Energy
- Mechanics
- Petrophysics & Formation Evaluation
- Reservoir Engineering
- Hydraulic Fracturing in U.S.
- The Application of Big Data in the Energy Industry
- Flaring in Petroleum Systems
- Energy Economy
- Unconventional Oil and Gas Resources
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Renewable Energy
Master key concepts and terminology related to energy technology. Design an engineering solution to solve a problem and deliver a presentation on your solution. Learn from industry leaders and experts on state-of-the-art technologies. Acquire skills for independent and intelligent experimental design, execution, and analysis.
- Energy Technologies
- Energy Generation
- Oral Communication for Science
- Written Communications in Science
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Software Engineering
Gain hands-on experience in software engineering and improve scientific written and oral communications in English. From an applied engineering angle, students will utilize labs and complete a programming project that will be presented at the end of the program.
- Foundations of Software Engineering
- Oral Communication for Science
- Written Communications in Science
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