A reception to honor international students graduating from the university this spring and summer was held on Wednesday, May 15 in the Texas Union. The University of Texas at Austin enrolls an estimated 5,000 international students each year. These students represent approximately 120 countries, and come to The University to… read more
International Office prepares to welcome Brazilian STEM students
The Brazil Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP) was launched in 2011 as a joint initiative by Brazil’s Ministries of Education and Science aimed at strengthening and expanding the country’s competitiveness in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Formerly known as Brazil Science Without Borders, the program is part of… read more
Celebrating Another Great Year for Sponsored Students
Held on Wednesday, May 1 in the Texas Union, the 6th Annual Sponsored Student Reception brought together sponsored students and the UT staff and faculty who support them. The event recognized the hard work the students have done and the unique contributions they have made over the past academic year. Sponsored… read more
Immigration Advisory: Port-of-Entry Information
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are now required to verify that every international student who enters the U.S. in F-1 and J-1 status has a valid SEVIS record. This means that students in F or J status, as well as dependents, will go through secondary inspection when entering the… read more
Research Study At Facebook Austin Looking For International Student Volunteers
The user operations department at the Facebook Austin office is looking for students and faculty from either Vietnam or the Philippines to share about their Facebook online experience in 1:1 interviews or focus groups. The purpose of this study is to learn about Southeast Asian Facebook users and the languages… read more
Extended Advising Hours May 1-17
There will be extended advising hours for international students from May 3 – 17 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the exception of the lunch hour from 12-1 p.m. Please visit our website to schedule an appointment. As always, the services below do not require an… read more
Research Study Focuses on Losses Experienced by People Living in a Different Country
Did you know that adjustment difficulties of international students are often related to “losses” they experience when they move to a different country? Dr. Kenneth Wang’s research team at University of Missouri is conducting a study on this topic, and invites you to participate by completing a 10-minute survey. The purpose… read more
UT Austin Sponsored Student Team Travels to Saudi Arabia
April was an exciting month for the International Office’s Sponsored Student team. Liz Smith, Coordinator of Sponsored Students, Matt Jones, SABIC Foundation Year Program Coordinator, and Monica Malhotra, Senior International Student Coordinator for ESL Services, represented the University of Texas at Austin at the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher… read more
Award Opportunity: Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS)
Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) is now available for newly admitted and continuing UT Austin students. TAMS provides a non-resident tuition waiver for recipients and is highly competitive. This is a tuition-only award and is nontransferable. Eligibility for TAMS includes the following: Must be a Mexican National Unconditionally admitted… read more
Enter the Forty Acres Fastball Challenge on April 30!
Interested in winning a Pizza Party for you and your friends? Throw your fastest pitch at UT Athletics’ Forty Acres Fastball Challenge! The UT student who clocks the fastest pitch speed will win a Pizza Party for 10. Date: Tuesday, April 30 (immediately following the Texas Baseball vs. Prairie View A&M… read more
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