The University of Texas at Austin
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The University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, TX, United States. Tuition for international students: $42,554–$51,106 per year (2026-27 figure). Standard entry requirements: Secondary school equivalent to US grades 9-12. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79. Applying: intake: Fall, Spring; application fee $90. Scholarships: 8 from the university.
✓ 37 facts from 12 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-12 · How we verify
Public university: the tuition shown is the rate for U.S. students from other states. International students usually pay this rate or more, and need extra funds for health insurance and visa costs — check the college's international cost page.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined — public universities publish in-state costs; international students pay more. The college asks you to show $71,912 in available funds for the I-20 (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: not yet determined. Merit scholarships: not yet determined. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship: only for students from Mexico. Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS): only for students from Mexico. |
| Chances of admission | selective: about 1 in 4 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1250–1510. English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 79, Duolingo 115. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Oct 15 (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, Dec 1. |
| Where and how students live | Austin, TX · Large city · summer highs about 37°C, winter lows about 5°C · 12 km from AUS airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply); housing and meals $15,420–$15,580 per year |
| Working while studying | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. · co-op / paid work terms are part of degrees |
| After graduation | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Meets full financial need | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Merit scholarships | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Forms for international aid applicants | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Must request aid when applying? | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| SAT / ACT policy | SAT or ACT requiredSources (1)“Send at least one official SAT or ACT score directly from the testing agency.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (5)“International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET) demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International applicants are exempt from this requirement if they: Are from a qualifying country, or Graduate from a high school in the United States or a qualifying country after completing at least three years of study.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL: 79 (120 scale) or 4 (6-point scale) internet-based test”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“DET: 115 minimum overall score”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS)
- Amount: Full tuition
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 1
Sources (4)
“The Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) provides an exemption of one year's worth of tuition (fall, spring and summer) to eligible students born in and residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The exemption will cover a maximum of one year of tuition only; the exemption does not pay fees or charges other than tuition (e.g., late registration fee, health insurance, ISSS Support Services Fee, transcripts, etc.).”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12African Leadership Bridge Endowment Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000 / year
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 3+
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 1
Sources (4)
“The African Leadership Bridge Endowment Scholarship is a $5,000 academic year scholarship with a tuition waiver to an undergraduate student from Africa to attend The University of Texas at Austin.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Remain in good academic standing and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from Mexico
- Amount: $5,000
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Nov 1
Sources (4)
“The Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship is a $5,000 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in the Cockrell School of Engineering.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You resided in Mexico immediately prior to enrolling in the Cockrell School of Engineering. You are in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. You can demonstrate financial need.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 scholarships will be accepted October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Iimura Peace Scholarship
- Amount: $5,000
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 1
Sources (4)
“The Iimura Peace Scholarship is a $5,000 fall semester tuition scholarship that recognizes a student with an interest in advancing U.S.-Japan relations.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12STEM Scholarship
- Amount: $4,800
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 1
Sources (3)
“The STEM Scholarship is a $4,800 tuition award for the fall semester.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship
- Amount: $4,500
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Nov 1
Sources (4)
“The Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship is a $4,500 spring tuition scholarship that recognizes a student with financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is working to help fund their education.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You are maintaining satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA for undergraduate students; 3.0 GPA for graduate students). You can demonstrate financial need.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 scholarships will be accepted October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Khalid Alhilali Memorial Scholarship
- Amount: $2,500
- Minimum grades / scores: GPA 2+
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 1
Sources (4)
“The Khalid Alhilali Memorial Scholarship is a $2,500 fall semester tuition scholarship that recognizes an undergraduate student who has received all or part of their preparatory education in the Middle East.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You are in good academic standing (2.0 GPA for undergraduate students).”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for Fall 2027 and 2027-2028 academic year scholarships will be accepted February 1, 2027 - March 1, 2027”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS)
- Who can receive it: Students from Mexico
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (2)
“The Tuition Assistance for Mexican Students (TAMS) will provide a waiver of the nonresident portion of tuition. This is a competitive award and only a limited number of awards are available. This scholarship is administered through Texas Global on behalf of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarship applications are accepted via LASSO, the university-wide scholarship system.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Business Administration Source (2)“Bachelor of Business Administration”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“A candidate for the BBA degree must be enrolled in the McCombs School in the semester in which the degree is awarded.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer Science (Bachelor of Science and Arts) Source (2)“Computer Science”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All transfer coursework must be approved by faculty before it can count towards a computer science degree, except where equivalency is specified by state regulation.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall, Spring Source (2)“Summer/Fall Enrollment”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Spring Enrollment”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | $90 one-time Source (2)“Pay the non-refundable application fee of $90 when you submit your application.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fee waivers are not available for international students.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)“International applicants must submit either an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET) demonstrating an adequate knowledge of English.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International applicants are exempt from this requirement if they: Are from a qualifying country, or Graduate from a high school in the United States or a qualifying country after completing at least three years of study.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“Submit at least one essay and the required short answer prompts.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Teacher recommendation: Optional ×2 Source (2)“You can submit up to two letters of recommendation.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The optional items below are NOT required for admission consideration.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12College-specific essays: Required (reference) Source (1)“Submit at least one essay and the required short answer prompts.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)“Send at least one official SAT or ACT score directly from the testing agency.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“Submit transcripts showing that you have completed (or are in progress to complete) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of US grade 9-12.”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | Oct 15 Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Source (2)“Early Action Deadline October 15”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Application Opens August 1”admissions.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | Dec 1 The normal round; not binding. |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | $42,554–$51,106 per year (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | $15,420–$15,580 per year (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | $22,000 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Cost not yet determined Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | $71,912 per year (2026–27 figure) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the I-20 (needed for the student visa). |
Sources (9)
“2026-27 Estimated Costs”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Fall & Spring Semesters for Full-Time Undergraduate”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Resident who lives on campus or off campus | Resident who lives with parents | Non-Resident Tuition | $10,858-$13,576 | $10,858-$13,576 | $42,554-$51,106”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Non-Resident Tuition $42,554-$51,106 Housing and Food $15,420-$15,580”onestop.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“2026-27 Estimated Cost of Attendance”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Living Expenses (12 months) Non-Resident: $22,000”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students may be eligible to waive the cost of the AcademicBlue student health insurance plan if they are able to present a comparable plan in accordance with the UT Board of Regents waiver policy.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students requesting F-1 status must provide proof of funding to cover the estimated expenses for their first academic year of study.”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2 semesters) Non-Resident: $49,912 Resident: $15,934 Living Expenses (12 months) Non-Resident: $22,000 Resident: $22,000 Total Non-Resident: $71,912”global.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (3)“All students enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin are eligible to live in University-owned housing.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students are not required to live on campus and may choose to live on or off campus.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Housing is not guaranteed for students.”catalog.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Housing available during breaks | Yes Source (1)“Residents who wish to remain on campus during winter break must fill out a Winter Break Housing contract in the housing portal.”housing.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Other work needs authorization: curricular practical training (CPT) during the program, or off-campus employment for economic hardship after one full academic year, approved by the DSO and USCIS. government rule Source (4)“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“F students are eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level during the program of study. CPT employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum and the position must directly relate to your major area of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Off-campus employment is only available to you if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and have an economic hardship that qualifies for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emergent circumstances.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“To work off campus, you must receive approval from your DSO, obtain an updated Form I-20 and apply for and receive employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 (reference) government rule Source (1)“If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week when school is in session.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Yes Source (1)“Co-op students complete at least one summer and one long semester of full-time work with the same employer, receive one or two hours of letter-grade credit per work term and earn a competitive salary.”cockrell.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Optional Practical Training (OPT): 12 months of work in the field of study after a bachelor's degree; a 24-month extension applies to DHS-designated STEM degrees. government rule Source (4)“Twelve months of Regular OPT is available for each higher level of study. (For example a student may have 12 months for a bachelor's degree and another 12 months for a master's degree.)”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. It allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For students who majored in designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees approved by DHS. This type of OPT is a 24-month extension of OPT.”studyinthestates.dhs.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from a school that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) at the time you submit your STEM OPT extension application.”www.uscis.gov ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)“The integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) is designed for current Texas McCombs undergraduates. iMPA students earn a BBA degree in accounting and a Master in Professional Accounting degree in just five years.”www.mccombs.utexas.edu ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General STEM | $136,045 | $155,168 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering STEM | $111,942 | $146,003 |
| Petroleum Engineering STEM | $87,445 | $139,867 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,536 | $132,075 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $89,780 | $127,158 |
| Chemical Engineering STEM | $93,355 | $115,423 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,207 | $105,143 |
| Mechanical Engineering STEM | $87,333 | $104,523 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering STEM | $81,538 | $104,422 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering STEM | $76,819 | $102,544 |
| Civil Engineering STEM | $75,173 | $95,271 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,593 | $94,458 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included. “STEM” = the field includes majors on the U.S. DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List (updated 2024-07-22); graduates of those majors on F-1 visas may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check your exact major's CIP code with the college.
Location
| City / state | Austin, TX |
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| Setting | Large city |
| Nearest major airport | Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 12 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Climate
| Warmest month (Aug) | average high 37°C (98°F) |
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| Coldest month (Jan) | average low 5°C (42°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 921 mm |
| Snowfall per year | almost none |
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °C | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 28° | 22° | 18° |
| Low °C | 5° | 8° | 11° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 10° | 6° |
| Rain mm | 67 | 48 | 73 | 62 | 128 | 94 | 50 | 70 | 88 | 99 | 74 | 69 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Austin-Camp Mabry, Tx Us weather station, about 5 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
Cost, admission rate, test-score ranges and earnings come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). SAT range adds the 25th/75th-percentile section scores, so it is approximate. Scorecard earnings are for federal-aid recipients.