Experience a top U.S. university, take courses in your major while improving your English, and enjoy educational and cultural enrichment activities.
Undergraduate international students with at least intermediate-level English proficiency
Academic coursework in selected track + English communication classes
Interactive classes; practical experience and experiential learning; access to faculty and field experts; cultural and academic experiences; completion certificate
Winter 2024 session dates are January 22 - February 16.
International Academy is offered on campus for Winter 2024. A world-class university experience is more accessible than ever. We are accepting applications for this session.
If you have any questions, e-mail elc@austin.utexas.edu or call (512) 471-2480.
Complete the online application to secure your place.
International Academy is a short-term customized program for university-level students. Students will gain first-hand experience in their selected track with a curriculum that focuses on practice, problem-solving, and application. At the same time, participants will improve their ability to communicate their subject-area knowledge in English with oral and written communication classes. Study on campus with distinguished faculty from a top-ranked global university.
Times shown are in Central Daylight Time (CDT/GMT-5).
| Times | Sun. | Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Class 2 | Class 2 | Class 2 | Class 2 | Class 2 |
Select a track to learn more.
Program cost includes tuition and fees, housing and food, books and materials, one month of university health insurance, and cultural immersion activities.
Students who need a Form I-20 for an F-1 visa must pay a $200 fee for tuition deposit and document issuance. Additional visa processing fees will be paid directly to the U.S. government ($350 for SEVIS fee receipt; $185 for visa application fee).
Winter 2024 session dates are January 22 - February 16. To ensure timely processing, please complete the application by December 1, 2023.
Gain exposure to the study of business in the U.S., learn from business experts, make company visits, and gain skills in business English and U.S. culture.
Explore the difference between advertising and marketing. Identify and define key concepts in advertising and marketing communications, learn about managing change in the industry, study social and ethical issues, and create an advertising campaign.
Gain hands-on experience in engineering physics. You will identify an engineering problem and work in groups to research, design and execute an experiment, and develop solutions.
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.
Gain hands-on experience in software engineering, work in multiple programming languages, and identify and define key concepts in the engineering process. Students will complete a programming project that will be presented at the end of the program.