العربيةStudy abroad at Austin
Overview
Country
United StatesPopulation
1,000,000
Universities
6
Summer / Winter Temperature
Summer: 25°C–36°C / Winter: 6°C–17°C
Why study at Austin
Austin is the dynamic state capital of Texas and the undisputed 'Silicon Hills' of the United States, celebrated as the world's live music capital, the home of SXSW, and one of the fastest-growing tech and startup boomtowns globally (massive hubs for Tesla, Apple, Google, Dell, Meta, Samsung, and AMD). Austin is home to the world-renowned University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin - founded in 1883, ranked in the world's top 40 in global rankings, #1 public university in Texas, with an $18+ billion endowment and 13 Nobel laureates). UT Austin boasts globally top-ranked faculties: Cockrell School of Engineering (top 10 in the US for AI, Robotics, and Aerospace), McCombs School of Business (top 5 for Accounting and Information Systems), Dell Medical School, School of Information (iSchool), and LBJ School of Public Affairs. Degrees are taught 100% in English with prestigious global accreditations (AACSB, ABET, SACSCOC). Students benefit from direct Silicon Hills tech recruitment, free CapMetro bus transit for UT students, and direct F-1 / I-20 Student Visa support.
Fees
Tuition fees in Austin for international undergraduate students at the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) range between $40,000 and $46,500 per academic year for Engineering, Computer Science, McCombs Business, and Natural Sciences, while postgraduate Master's and PhD programs range from $26,000 to $38,000 per year (with extensive funded graduate research assistantships GRA/GTA that include in-state tuition rates, full tuition waivers, and monthly stipends). On-campus university residence halls (Jester Center, San Jacinto, Duren) cost between $900 and $1,450 per month (inclusive of meal plans and utilities), while off-campus student apartments in West Campus, North Campus, and Riverside range from $750 to $1,500 per month. General monthly living expenses range between $1,100 and $1,850.
Cost of Living
| Category | Cost (US dollar) |
|---|---|
| University on-campus student residence (Jester Center / San Jacinto Hall - monthly) | $1,150 |
| Rent, 1-bed private apartment in West Campus / Guadalupe Street (The Drag) | $1,650 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in North Campus / Hyde Park / Riverside | $1,150 |
| Utilities (electricity, cooling/AC, water, trash) | $210 |
| Internet (fiber optic high-speed home broadband unlimited - Google Fiber/AT&T) | $65 |
| Mobile phone plan (high 5G data & calls - T-Mobile/Verizon) | $55 |
| Monthly public transport & CapMetro Bus / Rail pass (100% Free for UT students with ID) | $0 |
| Monthly grocery & dining budget (H-E-B / Trader Joe's / Whole Foods flagship) | $515 |
| Coffee / Beverage in café on South Congress / The Drag | $6 |
| Cinema ticket (Alamo Drafthouse Cinema) | $15 |
Admission requirements
Secondary School Diploma / Academic Transcripts & ApplyTexas / Common App
Certified secondary school graduation certificate and official transcripts with certified English translation, evaluated through ApplyTexas or Common Application with counselor evaluations and major-specific essays (SAT/ACT required for UT Austin admission).
English Language Proficiency (TOEFL iBT / IELTS / Duolingo)
TOEFL iBT (minimum 79+ for undergraduate; 90–100+ for graduate programs), IELTS Academic (6.5+ with 6.0+ in each band), or Duolingo English Test (115+).
Student Visa
International students require a US F-1 Student Visa. Upon academic admission and submission of financial certification (bank statement verifying first-year tuition and living expenses), the University of Texas at Austin Texas Global International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) issues the official Form I-20. The student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, completes the DS-160 online visa application, and attends the F-1 visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.
How to Study
Choose your degree program at University of Texas at Austin (Cockrell Engineering, McCombs Business, Computer Science).
Submit your application via Common App or ApplyTexas before the priority/regular deadline with academic transcripts, SAT scores, and essays.
Receive your official Acceptance Letter and submit financial declaration to obtain Form I-20.
Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online.
Complete the DS-160 form and book your F-1 Visa appointment at the US Embassy.
Fly directly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), take CapMetro Route 20 straight into campus/downtown, and attend Texas Global orientation.