Area Study Centers

UT Austin is home to several prestigious National Resource Centers, awarded competitively under the U.S. Department of Education Title VI program which strives to advance the United States’ international competitiveness through education in international studies, area studies, foreign languages, and international business.

Title VI Area Study Centers strengthen foreign language instruction, regional/international studies, teaching and research, professional development for educators, and curriculum development at the K-12, graduate, and postsecondary levels.

Title VI Area Study Centers

Center for European Studies (CES)

The Center for European Studies supports the study of Europe through language education, interdisciplinary coursework, research, study abroad opportunities, public programming, and engagement with academic, governmental, nonprofit, civic, and business communities connected to Europe. 

Center for Middle Eastern Studies

The Center for Middle Eastern Studies is a hub for teaching, research, language study, and public engagement related to the Middle East. Established in 1960, the center supports faculty and students across disciplines and offers academic programming that deepens understanding of the region’s languages, cultures, histories, and contemporary dynamics. 

Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES)

The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) advances interdisciplinary study of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Through teaching, research, language study, student support, K-16 outreach, lectures, conferences, and community programming, CREEES connects campus and public audiences with critical perspectives on the region. 

South Asia Institute (SAI)

The South Asia Institute supports the study of South Asia through interdisciplinary scholarship, language instruction, academic programming, public engagement, and student and faculty support. The institute brings together faculty and students from across the university and promotes teaching and research on the region’s diverse societies, histories, cultures, languages, and contemporary issues. 

Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS)

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS) integrates more than 30 academic departments and 160 faculty across the University to improve knowledge and understanding of Latin America. LLILAS’ partnership with the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection pairs the abundant scholarly resources of the collection with the teaching and research focus of the institute.