From October 21st to October 23rd, there will be a lot of motorsport fans in the Austin area. People will be flying in from all over the world to see Austin’s fifth year of hosting the Formula 1 race at the Circuit of the Americas. Circuit of the Americas (COTA)… read more
Programs & Events
Foundation Year Mentorship Program Kicks off First Fall Meeting
This August, the International Office welcomed over 75 new sponsored students to UT Austin, in addition to 17 participants in our Foundation Year Program – a college preparation and acculturation year for top-achieving international students. Meeting new people has always been a vital part of the college experience, and the Foundation… read more
International Student Night with the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are excited to announce their 2016 International Student Night Out at the AT&T Center on November 14th, 2016. Come cheer them on as they take on the Miami Heat at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss out on this one-night only event! Before the game, you’ll have the opportunity to network with… read more
Russian Business Leaders
Staff members in ISSS are excited to welcome 4 young entrepreneurs representing the next generation of emerging business leaders from Russia. The entrepreneurs will participate in the Russian Business Leaders professional exchange program lasting 3 weeks. The Russian Business Leaders professional exchange program is Department of State program for young business professionals… read more
Share your experience as an international student with the Senate of College Councils
The Senate of College Councils serves as the official voice of UT Austin students in regards to academic issues. Our goal is to get input from as many students as possible and we would love to hear from you! On Tuesday, October 4, we will be hosting an open forum… read more
Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Fright Fest!
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than zombies and roller coasters?! Six Flags Fiesta Texas is 200 acre amusement park located in San Antonio, Texas. This is the special time of year when the park transforms into a place where… read more
Fun Festivals and Events
Now that the 2016-2017 school year is in full swing and you are settled into Austin, it is time to explore! One of the best ways to explore the city is by attending the numerous events and festivals. Some of the more famous festivals you may have heard of are… read more
Exchange Students at UT
Reciprocal exchange students come from partner universities around the world and stay at UT Austin for one or two semesters. This fall we have about 400 exchange students who are enthusiastically studying at UT and exploring Austin. The fall 2016 exchange student cohort has already given back to the community… read more
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
A cool breeze rustling through leaves, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, and cheers at the UT football game…all these things mean one thing: fall is almost here! What’s a better way to ring in the season than taking a visit to a classic American farm? Sweet Berry Farm located in Marble… read more
Yangtze U arrives for ACIP 2016!
ACIP 2015 at the Texas Capitol September 17th marks the return of the International Office’s U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). Thirty students from Yangtze University will spend three weeks at UT in this intensive program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, exploratory academic content, leadership workshops, community service,… read more
