Aerial view of the Bridge of the Americas at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal with Panama City in the background

About the Mexico Global Gateway

Global Gateways represent and increase the visibility of The University of Texas at Austin in strategic world regions to advance research collaborations, expand and deepen partnerships, encourage academic exchanges, facilitate scholarly symposia, and engage alumni. UT Austin has collaborated with institutions across Latin America for more than a century, sharing with them a rich history of academic discovery and intercultural exchange.

Located on the campus of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in Mexico City, the Mexico Global Gateway connects UT Austin with leading universities, academic institutions, private foundations, nonprofit agencies, government organizations, and industry representatives to develop opportunities in Mexico and the region to:

  • Engage UT Austin faculty in collaborative research and creative activities;
  • Provide enhanced international learning experiences for UT Austin students, including study abroad programs, research opportunities, internships, and short-term exchanges;
  • Conduct outreach to prospective students interested in UT Austin’s academic programs
  • Connect regional alumni with UT Austin by engaging them in university activities.

Contact Us

Faculty inquiries: Holly Schneider, Program Officer at holly.schneider@austin.utexas.edu

Alumni Relations: Megan Tecson, Global Alumni Engagement Officer at megan@austin.utexas.edu

English Language Programs: Mike Smith, Director, English Language Center at mikesmith@austin.utexas.edu

General Inquiries: mexicogateway@austin.utexas.edu