Experience a top U.S. university, take courses in your major while improving your English, and enjoy educational and cultural activities on campus and around Austin, Texas.
Undergraduate international students
Winter and summer sessions available. Winter 2021 online session dates are January 25 - February 6. Summer 2021 session dates are July 17 - August 14.
English courses tailored to nine academic tracks.
Interactive classes; practical experience and experiential learning; access to faculty and field experts; cultural and academic experiences; completion certificate.
International Academy will be online for Winter 2021! A world-class university experience is more accessible than ever. We are accepting applications for our online Winter 2021 session and on-campus Summer 2021 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 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.
Download a sample schedule for the Winter 2021 online session.
Select a track to learn more. Accounting and engineering tracks are available winter and summer; all other tracks are offered in the summer only.
Winter 2021 International Academy will be all online. Tuition includes all academic materials, access to online university resources, pre-orientation, and certificate of completion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discover current trends in organic chemistry and bioengineering while learning from experts about how theories and operations of these sciences impact our daily lives.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.