Attention, international Longhorns! It’s a season filled with both anxiety and excitement: job-hunting season. If you’ve already secured an offer: fantastic! But if you’re still in the process of landing a job or internship: Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The current job market is quite challenging, and the Texas Career… read more
Programs & Events
Scholarship Applications Now Open
International students can now apply for 2024-2025 financial aid and scholarships. Applications are due March 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m. CST). Students will receive their decision notifications in early to mid-April. Information Session Join us for a Zoom information session Wednesday, February 14, at 12 p.m. CST to discuss financial aid… read more
Join Language Circles This Fall!
Hello, everyone! Now that we’re well into the semester, Texas Global and ISSS are kicking off their Language Circles program for the semester. What are Language Circles, you might ask? Well, that’s a great question! What are Language Circles? Formerly known as Partnerships to Advance Language Study (PALS), the Language… read more
International Student Barometer: Be a Part of the Global Student Voice
International Student Barometer (ISB) Survey Open Through Dec. 16 Studying away from home can be an experience that’s as challenging as it is rewarding. At International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), we care about the experiences of our international students. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that for the… read more
Staying Connected to the Global Longhorn Alumni Community
Congratulations, Class of 2022! You’re Longhorns for life! We are thrilled to welcome you to the global community of UT Austin alumni. Longhorn Nation has no borders. With more than 530,000 alumni living across the globe, the opportunities to network, support, and engage are boundless. During our recent Alumni Panel and… read more
Apply to be an International Orientation Volunteer!
Did you attend International Student Orientation when you first arrived at UT? You now have a chance to be one of the friendly student faces welcoming new international students to campus. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is currently accepting applications for the International Orientation Volunteer (IOV) program, recruiting graduate… read more
Saddle Up for Rodeo Austin
You don’t really know Texas until you understand the rodeo! For three weeks every March, Austin plays host to one of America’s top-ranked professional rodeos. Rodeo Austin started in 1938 with 16 animals on show and has grown today into one of the top rodeo events in the country.… read more
SXSW 2022 in Austin, March 11-20
Like so many things in Austin, South by Southwest goes by many names. The 10-day series of events is usually written as SXSW and often shortened to “South by” in conversation. Since the first SXSW in March 1987, the event has grown into the SXSW Conference and Festivals. SXSW coincides… read more
Austin’s Holiday Traditions and Treats
The office of International Student and Scholar Services wishes you a happy winter season! This time allows for rest and relaxation, inspiring participation in holiday traditions. Whether you will relax here in Austin or travel elsewhere, consider exploring new experiences. Colorful holiday light shows mirror Austin’s vibrant nightlife. Grab a… read more
International Student Orientation Builds Community
In fall 2021, exactly 1,637 international students and scholars became Longhorns. Coming from 95 different countries to contribute to UT’s 12 colleges and more than 170 fields of study, these students embody UT’s slogan: What starts here changes the world. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) staff organized the… read more