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Studying Beyond the Walls of Ol' UT

Students at UT have two great programs at their fingertips for working on their degrees AWAY from campus.  We hope you’ll encourage students to explore these possibilities.

Programs Abroad

  • UT has many faculty led programs.  In many instances faculty teach courses from UT’s catalog; therefore, there is no issue related to the transferability of credit.
  • UT faculty-led summer programs include study in French, Spanish, and Italian-speaking countries.  Students have the opportunity to complete intermediate competency in foreign language by enrolling in UT courses abroad.
  • International Student Exchange Program (ISEP):   Through participation in this program, students actually pay UT tuition when they travel abroad.  Extra costs generally include travel to and from the study site.
  • Students may study abroad for a semester or a full year for greater immersion into the culture and more in-depth language study.
  • Information meetings take place daily at the Programs Abroad Office 1620 Melrose Avenue at 2:00 p.m.
  • Scholarships are available for study abroad through the Parents Association.

National Student Exchange (NSE)

  • NSE provides the opportunity for UT students to learn about new people and places through study in another part of the United States.   
  • In some NSE programs, student can attend an institution in another state without having to pay the high cost of out-of-state tuition.
  • Students may elect to participate in NSE for a semester or a full year.
  • NSE study sites exist in 49 of the 50 states (sorry, no options in North Dakota), Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Canada.
  • NSE information sessions are held Wednesdays at the Student Success Center, 1817 Melrose Avenue at 5:00 p.m.