The University of Texas at Austin
Website of Unviersity： http://www.utexas.edu/
Website for inbound exchange students： http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/exchange
Number of Semester Placements
One Academic Year：6
Semester Information
Fall Semester:
Classes begin – August 30
Finals – December 14-16, 18-20
Spring Semester:
Classes begin – January 16
Finals – May 9-12, 14-15
Important dates for exchange students: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/exchange/dates
Application Informaiton
Deadlines
Spring Semester: October 1
Fall Semester: March 1
Application Process
http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/exchange/apply
Course Information
| Full time load | 12+ credit hours |
| 1 Credit =? Class hours | 1 credit = 1 lecture hour (this may vary and is not an exact estimate) |
| 1 Course = ? Credit | 1 course typically = 3 credits (this varies by difficulty of class) |
| How the numbering system works at UT Austin: | http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/exchange/academicplanning#reg |
| Minimum course enrolment for exchange students | 12 credit hours |
| Maximum course enrolment for exchagne students | 17 credit hours (students must receive permission from the dean of their department to register for more than 17 hours) |
Insurance
Enrollment in the UT Student Health Insurance Plan is a requirement of the UT Austin exchange program: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/insurance
Student Visa Applications
Once students have been admitted and their Certification of Financial Responsibility has been completed, we will issue their DS2019 (J-1 immigration status document). Students will then be able to book a visa appointment with their respective embassy to apply for a J-1 visa.
Estimated living Expenses per month
Living expenses vary from $1375 to $1550 per month depending on individual lifestyle and choice of housing.
Costs of on-campus living: http://housing.utexas.edu/future/prices-billing
Housing
| On – Campus | http://housing.utexas.edu/ |
| Off- Campus | http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/new/housing |
Internship Opportunities
Exchange students can participate in academic training during or immediately following their exchange program: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/students/employment/j1student