2017–2018
IMPACT REPORT
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WHAT STARTS HERE CHANGES THE WORLD
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AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
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TAKING THE WORLD BY THE HORNS
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INTERNATIONALIZATION ON THE FORTY ACRES
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CREATING ACCESS
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MEXICO INITIATIVE
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GLOBAL ACADEMY
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SERVICE TO THE WORLD: UT PEACE CORPS
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INVESTING IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
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2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT Dear friends,
For example, through targeted programs like The University of Texas System’s ConTex initiative, UT
To change the world, you must experience it.
increased the number of graduate students from
In alignment with The University of Texas at
Mexico. Further, UT was recognized as the top
Austin’s pursuit to transform lives and benefit
receiving U.S. institution for Mexican graduate
society through excellence in undergraduate and
students on Fulbright awards for 2017-18. With
graduate education, research and public service,
competitive grants awarded to the International
the International Office is honored to play a
Office, we provided academic capacity building
pivotal role in that mission.
programs for faculty members from Iraq through the Fulbright program and teachers from
We prepare students to become competent
Mexico, supported by Mexico’s Ministry of Public
global citizens by providing access to
Education.
international and cultural exchange and building partnerships that strengthen the university’s
The International Office actively develops
global reach. Our achievements during 2017-18
partnerships across disciplines, industries and
demonstrate our leadership in the university’s
institutions to create new opportunities that
comprehensive global approach to education and
meet local, state, national and global needs.
research, and we are pleased to share them with
One of our greatest accomplishments in this
you in this report.
area was the launch of the President’s Award for Global Learning, a program funded by the
UT continues to be a national leader in the
International Board of Advisors that empowers
number of students studying abroad, and the
interdisciplinary teams of students and faculty
2017-18 academic year revealed marked growth
to implement high-impact projects in seven
in the number of students pursuing international
regions worldwide. We are excited to see how
internships. Through initiatives that increase
this ground-breaking program transforms our
academic and financial access to study abroad,
campus.
we make global educational opportunities possible for more students. We are proud to have
It is our committed staff, faculty, partners and
been named a top producer institution for the
donors that make the beautiful stories and
Gilman Scholarship Program and the Fulbright
successes highlighted throughout the following
U.S. Student Program.
pages possible. We look forward to the future as we continue to build it together.
We are also committed to increasing the diversity of international students and scholars on campus and have experienced growth in the number of
Teri Albrecht, Ph.D.
international students attending the university,
Interim Executive Director
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We take very seriously our charge that “what starts here changes the world.” Sending students abroad, welcoming international students and researchers to the university and administering interdisciplinary projects that bring international learning opportunities to campus are critical to that mission. The International Office is the leader in infusing global learning into the landscape of the Forty Acres through our combined core services of study abroad, international student and scholar services, English as a Second Language instruction, global risk and safety oversight and cross-disciplinary international projects.
WHAT STARTS HERE CHANGES THE WORLD STUDY ABROAD Ranked third in the nation for the number of students who study abroad, UT sends more than 4,400 Longhorns around the world each year on immersive academic, internship and service-learning programs that equip them with experience and skills to excel as global leaders. By living and learning abroad, UT students develop sought-after qualities like adaptability, intercultural communication and self-awareness that prepare them for diverse professional settings. Our commitment to global education is reflected in the volume of programs we offer and our dedication to enacting solutions that make study abroad accessible to all students.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES As a leading global university, UT continues to attract the world’s best students, faculty and scholars. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides critical immigration and support services to a community of over 8,000, as well as to their departments. In addition to these services, ISSS offers intercultural programs to create a vibrant welcoming environment and a large support network on campus and in the Austin community.
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES English as a Second Language (ESL) Services provides accredited English language instruction to current and potential university students, visiting scholars and their dependents through a combination of rigorous classroom training and cultural programming. In addition to serving international students, ESL Services coordinates customized capacity-building programs for groups and professionals, extending our reach and impact into communities across the world.
SPECIAL PROJECTS Special Projects is the innovation hub for international activities at the university and designs, develops and expands international programming across campus. By creating global education opportunities on campus through cross-disciplinary internationallyfocused initiatives, Special Projects strengthens and grows the university’s international connections.
GLOBAL RISK AND SAFETY UT is a national leader in global risk and safety oversight for students traveling abroad on official university programs and activities. Our Global Risk and Safety team manages international crisis response and provides guidance related to international health, safety, security and worldwide travel.
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The University of Texas at Austin is home to approximately 5,600 international students, 1,200 international scholars and 680 English as a Second Language students from more than 140 countries. The expertise, ideas and perspectives they bring to campus make UT a leading global university. What we achieve as an institution, as a state and as a country is enhanced by the extraordinary contributions of our international students and scholars.
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8,229
DISTRIBUTION BY WORLD REGION
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL POPULATION
13%
3%
SOUTH KOREA (894)
CANADA (161) GERMANY (150) 57%
JAPAN (165)
6% MEXICO (723)
TAIWAN (216) CHINA (2,160)
3% BRAZIL (201)
SAUDI ARABIA (173) INDIA (802)
17%
1%
TOP 10 COUNTRIES OF CITIZENSHIP CHINA (2,160), SOUTH KOREA (894), INDIA (802), MEXICO (723), TAIWAN (216), BRAZIL (201), SAUDI ARABIA (173), JAPAN (165), CANADA (161), GERMANY (150)
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1,266
679
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TOTAL INTERNATIONAL MATRICULATED STUDENTS
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND SCHOLARS
TOTAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE STUDENTS
TOTAL GLOBAL ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON CAMPUS Immigration regulations are complex, and adjusting to life in a new country can be challenging. The goal of the ISSS advising team is to help students navigate immigration requirements and provide individualized support so they can focus on their academic goals and be involved in the university community. We strive to enrich academic and cultural exchange at UT by serving our international community and advocating for the contributions international students make to our institution.
I was excited to come to UT and have been committed to supporting the international student community throughout my time here. I founded the Texas International Students Association, chaired the International Students Agency in the Senate of College Councils and was selected as a member of the Texas Orange Jackets. I will graduate knowing that I have the experience, academic skills and a whole network and community to support me as I pursue my goals.” Diana Ayoub B.A. ‘18, Economics, B.B.A. ‘18, Finance (Egypt)
The International Office is a place of friendship, academic excellence and professionalism. It has been my home from almost day one at UT. The ISSS team is like a family to me. They care! ISSS is part of the reason I am Dr. Ithawi now.” Hind Ithawi, Ph.D. Ph.D. ‘18, English (Iraq)
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SPOTLIGHT After Intae Jung completed his studies at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, he knew that The University of Texas was the best choice for his Ph.D. His research focuses on how the most distant galaxies in the early universe physically evolve over time, interacting with their surrounding environment. Jung was awarded NASA’s graduate fellowship through the NASA Earth and Space Sciences Fellowship program. He plans to pursue his career in astronomy and continue his work with the James Webb Space Telescope, the successor to the Hubble Space telescope, which will be able to explore fainter and more distant galaxies.
The UT Astronomy program has a great diversity of faculty members and research scientists, and many of them are actively collaborating in large research consortia. With my Ph.D. advisor, I am involved in one of the largest Hubble Space Telescope programs, which links me to a large network of leading astronomers as well as the world’s best astronomical data.” Intae Jung Ph.D. candidate, Astronomy (Korea)
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT UT AUSTIN International students at U.S. colleges and universities contribute $36.9 billion to the U.S. economy and support 450,266 jobs. For every seven international students enrolled, three U.S. jobs are created and supported by spending on higher education, accommodation, dining, retail, transportation, telecommunications and health insurance. International students at UT contribute more to the Texas economy than any other higher education institution in Texas.
Net Contribution of International Students at UT to the Texas Economy:
$231.7 MILLION SUPPORTING 3,540 JOBS Sources used in NAFSA Economic Analysis: U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Commerce, and Institute of International Education for 2016-2017 Academic Year
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS The university attracts leading international faculty and researchers who advance learning, accelerate discovery and transform the lives of UT students. ISSS plays a pivotal role in bringing international scholars to campus by providing personalized immigration support and collaborating with their sponsoring departments.
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Our ability to keep our foreign staff employed in our center depends not only on them obtaining and maintaining proper visa status in the U.S., but also feeling welcome in our research community. We are always competing for talent with organizations within the U.S., and overseas in Canada, U.K., South Korea, China, Singapore, Switzerland and the Middle East. The International Office has been instrumental.� S.V. Sreenivasan, Ph.D. Joe C. Walter, Jr. Chair in Engineering and Cockrell Family Chair in Engineering #12 Director, NASCENT Center
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International Scholar Spotlight Associate Professor Marcelo Paixão, a research scholar from Brazil, works at the nexus of economics, public policy and sociology, studying the effects of racial and ethnic discrimination in Brazil and other Latin American countries, and pursuing policy solutions to inequalities that have long been part of the social, political and economic system. Paixão’s work provides opportunities to student researchers to collect data on indigenous populations in Latin America and all Afrodescendant populations in the region.
As a social scientist, I will always have the expectation that my work can contribute to the Brazilian people (and more in general to the world) in order to transform societies into more tolerant and equal places.” Marcelo J.P. Paixão, Ph.D. Associate Professor, LLILAS and Department of African and African Diaspora Studies College of Liberal Arts
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ESL - MORE THAN JUST LANGUAGE SKILLS The University of Texas at Austin has supported an ESL program in the International Office since 1965. ESL Services offers programs at every proficiency level to provide students, visiting scholars and professionals with high-quality English language training and opportunities to broaden their cultural awareness that help them succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.
2017-18 ESL SERVICES
679 students
44 countries
193 Special Program participants
ESL Student Spotlight Venezuelan journalist Yenibel Ruiz Mirabal enrolled in the Academic English Program with a goal of studying at UT. She achieved her dream after completing two years of coursework with ESL Services, participating in every class and activity she could to improve her language skills. She was accepted into the master’s program in the School of Journalism, served as a teaching assistant and graduated in May 2018. The Forty Acres will remain her home as she begins her Ph.D. in Iberian and Latin American Literatures and Cultures in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. When I came I knew almost no English, and now I have a master’s. This program is more than a school to learn English. You meet people from everywhere and the staff is amazing.” Yenibel Ruiz Mirabel M.A. ‘18, Journalism, Ph.D. candidate, Iberian and Latin American Literatures and Cultures (Venezuela)
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Through strategic partnerships, innovative program design and targeted outreach, we have seen a steady increase in the number of students taking their education abroad. We offer extensive financial support and scholarship opportunities, combined with a wide variety of programs for every degree plan and major. Our goal is to make study abroad possible for every UT student.
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DISTRIBUTION BY WORLD REGION
TOTAL STUDENTS STUDIED ABROAD
CZECH REPUBLIC (131) 49%
1% GERMANY (154) ENGLAND (252)
JAPAN (104)
FRANCE (249) SPAIN (427)
16%
ITALY (228)
MEXICO (245)
2% CHINA (225)
6%
24% 2% SOUTH AFRICA (145)
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS SPAIN (427), ENGLAND (252), FRANCE (249), MEXICO (245), ITALY (228), CHINA (225), GERMANY (154), SOUTH AFRICA (145), CZECH REPUBLIC (131), JAPAN (104)
Students studied abroad in 103 countries
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More than 400 programs offered
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258 internship abroad participants
$1.2 million in scholarships
12 percent growth in the last three years
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SUCCESS WITH THE MAYMESTER MODEL Maymester programs have played a key role in increasing access to study abroad with their unique academic and financial model. These four-week programs, held from late May to mid-June, allow students to earn credit in courses that meet specific degree requirements. Because tuition is included as part of the spring semester flat rate, students do not incur additional tuition costs. Since 2003, Maymesters have proved successful in attracting a diverse population of students and providing an alternative to students who are unable to study abroad during the summer or long semester. Maymester programs also harness unique local learning opportunities and create a strong community among students and faculty members committed to their experience.
Over 4,500 student Maymester participants since 2003
More than 150 professors and administrators since 2003
14 percent of all students abroad in 2018 participated in a Maymester
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655 students participated in 28 Maymester programs across eight colleges and schools in 2018
60 percent of Maymester participants are students of color
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STUDY ABROAD AND DDCE TEAM UP TO TRANSFORM THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE In 2013, with a seed-grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation, the International Office and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) began collaborating on Maymester programs to provide transformative international experiences specifically for first-generation college students and students from underrepresented backgrounds. To date, 323 students have participated in Maymesters in Beijing, China, and Cape Town, South Africa. 20
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Social Entrepreneurship in Beijing, China The Social Entrepreneurship in China Maymester program combines a semester-long, one-credit seminar with a four-week faculty-led program in Beijing. One of the most outstanding components of the course is a service-learning experience at the Dandelion School, a special middle school for migrant families. Students have the opportunity to learn with and about the Dandelion students, and in the process, gain a better understanding of how citizens organize to effect positive change in their communities.
UT students were truly learning through the eyes and actions of the communities they served. Understanding the impact of education on migrant families from disadvantaged communities in China, as well as the economic struggles of urban communities in Cape Town, allowed students to have transformational experiences that connected many of their experiences growing up to other people’s experiences on the other side of the world.� Devin Walker Ph.D. candidate, Curriculum and Instruction Postdoctoral Fellow, DDCE
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Urban Economic Development in Cape Town, South Africa In 2018, the International Office and DDCE coordinated the largest Maymester program in the collaboration’s history, doubling participation to 81 students and attracting the greatest ethnic diversity of any previous study abroad program. Led by Dr. Leonard Moore, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement, students traveled to Cape Town for an intensive exploration of urban economic development.
I was always interested in studying abroad but I never knew where I wanted to go and if I could even afford it. My program emphasized growth and you can’t grow being in your comfort zone. I especially encourage minority and low-income students to take advantage of their opportunities at UT and apply to study abroad. It is truly a unique life-changing experience.” Lisa Marie Resendez Communications Studies major (studied abroad in South Africa)
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“Students get excited about the Cape Town and Beijing Maymesters because they create a community. Students want to go abroad with faculty that inspire them. The motivation behind the creation of these programs was to make study abroad accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. The Maymester model is perfectly designed to help DDCE achieve this goal through short-term, immersive and affordable experiences.� Leonard Moore, Ph.D. Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement George W. Littlefield Professor in American History, College of Liberal Arts
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GENERATION STUDY ABROAD Launched in 2014, Generation Study Abroad is an initiative of the Institute of International Education to double and diversify the number of U.S. students studying abroad by 2020. The International Office has embraced that challenge. Our focus is on increasing mobility to Latin America, and we have achieved a 36 percent increase in UT students studying, researching and pursuing internships in Central and South America. Mobility to Mexico has increased from 125 to 168 students per year. With Texas’ shared border with Mexico and significant trade partnerships, it is more important than ever for Longhorn graduates to explore innovation, entrepreneurship and career prospects throughout the region. As home to the premier Latin American studies program in the world, the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies and the Benson Collection, UT is uniquely positioned to provide a world-class education for our students interested in learning about Latin America.
UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP NETWORK Our mutual goal of encouraging students to participate in experiential learning spurred a natural collaboration between the International Office and UT’s University Leadership Network (ULN). A nationally recognized incentive-based scholarship program for students with demonstrated financial need, ULN helps students develop academic and leadership skills consistent with graduating in four years. We have partnered with ULN since its creation to support as many as 15 ULN student interns each year. Through our collaboration, we encourage students to use their $1,500 stipend towards a semester abroad. The first cohort of ULN students graduated in 2018 with an impressive study abroad rate of 17 percent.
I always knew I wanted to study abroad, but being a first-generation college student and lower income, I had no idea how to go about it. Through my ULN internship, I had the opportunity to learn about study abroad while developing career skills working at the International Office. As a biology major, taking an evolution course in Spain was incredible. It helped me see the value in engaging with my education and career possibilities.” Allyson Gunderson Biology major (studied abroad in Spain)
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PROJECTS WITH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES Launched in 2010, Projects with Underserved Communities (PUC) is a unique collaboration between the International Office, the Cockrell School of Engineering and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. PUC combines a year-long course sequence and in-country experience. The interdisciplinary teams work with an international partner to design a project that fits community needs and then travel to the community to implement their design. Teams of students have successfully implemented projects in Mexico, Peru, Ghana, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Tanzania, Papua New Guinea, India and Thailand. PUC projects have served more than 18,300 people with access to clean water, improved sanitation, solar power, sustainable cooking stoves, and community learning and resource centers.
2017-18 PUC PROJECTS
Oaxaca, Mexico
Jocotenango, Guatemala
Don Klang, Thailand
1,200 community members served by solar oven process for drying mesquite pods for flour, a main source of work and income for the community
100 children served with teaching kitchen to improve school nutrition and bring comprehensive nutrition education to the community
100 elementary students served with modern sanitation station to improve hygiene and provide access to clean running water
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PUC pushed me to explore my personal boundaries. From brainstorming and discussing the project to actually building and implementing it, the whole process challenged me in new ways. Ultimately, it opened my eyes to all of the potential around and within me.� Christina Liu Architectural Engineering major (PUC Mexico)
Interacting and forming relationships in Thailand exposed me to a culture that is radically different from my own, but my overwhelming takeaway was that if you strip away certain elements like language or climate, humanity shares a lot of similarities regardless of culture or geography. That insight gave me the ability to empathize not only with the groups I was working with, but with people in general.� Michael (Trey) Durbin Black Mechanical Engineering and Plan II major (PUC Thailand)
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INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER PREPAREDNESS Experiential learning through internships abroad prepares graduates to enter the workforce with sought-after skills and cultural competency. Our commitment to providing professional experience abroad has resulted in a 30 percent increase in international internships during the past academic year.
Freeman Foundation The Freeman Stipend for Internships in Asia has been a catalyst in expanding internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at UT. The scholarship provides $2,000 to $6,000 to support professional experiences in corporate, nonprofit and research settings. The participants gain a deeper understanding of the variety of career fields, economies, governments and cultures.
$1.2 MILLION SINCE 2013 IN THE SUPPORT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN ASIA
55 Freeman interns awarded in 2017-18
240 students placed in internships since 2013
The Freeman Stipend allowed me to have a oncein-a-lifetime university experience. I am applying to teach English in South Korea, and I intend to search for international school jobs teaching social studies. I could never have made this long-term life decision without so many amazing and inspiring experiences during my study abroad and internship.” Hailey Hellesvig B.A. ‘18, History, Linguistics, Asian Cultures and Languages (interned in Korea)
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EXPANDING EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Exchange programs provide a deeply engaging and transformative experience. Summer, semester and year-long exchange programs allow UT students to immerse themselves in an international community as they study, research and intern at top-tier universities around the world, earn credit toward degree requirements and gain self-awareness and adaptability – skills and experience they carry with them for the rest of their lives. At UT, international exchange students are also an important part of the fabric of our university. They diversify the student body and actively participate in the Austin community through service projects and internships. Exchange students at UT inject a broad range of perspectives into the classroom, soak in the Longhorn way of life and take their experience home. UT has exchange agreements with more than 130 universities across 39 countries, providing opportunities for UT students to study abroad and international students to come to UT. In 2017-18, we focused on deepening our exchange relationships. As a result, we celebrated the largest number of UT students participating in exchange programs abroad in the university’s history. More than 680 UT students studied at 98 institutions abroad. Five hundred sixty international exchange students representing 54 institutions studied at UT.
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INCOMING EXCHANGE: TOP 10 COUNTRIES
DENMARK (35)
ENGLAND (33) GERMANY (28) FRANCE (55) SPAIN (60) SOUTH KOREA (51) CHINA (34)
MEXICO (23)
SINGAPORE (23)
AUSTRALIA (59)
TOP 10 COUNTRIES OF CITIZENSHIP SPAIN (60), AUSTRALIA (59), FRANCE (55), SOUTH KOREA (51), DENMARK (35), CHINA (34), ENGLAND (33), GERMANY (28), MEXICO (23), SINGAPORE (23)
OUTGOING EXCHANGE: TOP 10 COUNTRIES
DENMARK (26)
SCOTLAND (44) ENGLAND (54) FRANCE (53) SPAIN (71)
JAPAN (29) SOUTH KOREA (60) HONG KONG (47)
MEXICO (31)
AUSTRALIA (58)
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS SPAIN (71), SOUTH KOREA (60), AUSTRALIA (58), ENGLAND (54), FRANCE (53), HONG KONG (47), SCOTLAND (44), MEXICO (31), JAPAN (29), DENMARK (26)
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Exchange Partner Spotlight: Swansea University In 2015, our collaboration with Swansea University in Wales began as a traditional undergraduate reciprocal exchange and has rapidly grown into a multi-faceted relationship and one of our strongest international partnerships. In addition to student exchange, UT facilitates internship placements through the Texas Politics Project sponsored by the UT Department of Government and led by Dr. James Henson with academic internships in governmental and political NGO posts in Wales. Exchange students take courses while interning, earning academic credit and gaining valuable career insight and experience. Our robust relationship with Swansea University also brings together leading academics with research synergies and complementary expertise to deliver new research projects, joint grant applications, joint conferences and co-authored journal submissions. A landmark collaboration between Swansea University and the Harry Ransom Center has also resulted in the creation of a globally available digitized archive of the most significant writings and artifacts of Dylan Thomas, one of Wales’ most revered poets.
32 joint papers since 2012
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29 guest lectures delivered in Swansea and Austin
30 students exchanged
I loved my internship with Swansea City of Sanctuary because I had the opportunity to meet refugees and asylum seekers in the Swansea community and have conversations with them about what policy changes they would like to see. Working with the nonprofit organization made me realize what I actually wanted to do career-wise after graduating.” Andrea Martinez B.A. ‘17, Government, Politics and Cultural Studies (studied abroad in Wales)
Whilst on exchange I had the opportunity to undertake an internship in the Texas State Capitol where I worked for a state senator from San Antonio. I also had the opportunity to suggest and draft an equal pay bill to be put before the Senate, which was pretty amazing!” Tara Murphy Philosophy, Politics and Economics major (Swansea University exchange student at UT)
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Austin International Framework By leveraging existing exchange partnerships, Dr. Simon Humphrey has deepened academic and study abroad structures to create a unique research program for chemistry majors. Supported by funding from the National Science Foundation and the International Board of Advisors, Dr. Humphrey’s Austin International Framework makes it possible for undergraduate and graduate students from five countries to work in his research group and those of his international colleagues. Students participate in cutting-edge research at top-tier institutions abroad while paying tuition to their home institution, fulfilling degree requirements and enjoying an incomparable opportunity to engage in science and strengthen their career competitiveness. Since the start of the program, six UT undergraduate students have conducted research in international labs in England, Japan and Scotland.
Science is international by definition. The best jobs in science for new graduates are in companies that have a global footprint. Being able to communicate with others who grew up in a different science culture is highly valuable. Employers love this extra and unusual skill. The best jobs in industrial science involve world travel, so pre-exposure is another bonus. Even if these students do not remain in STEM for their careers, the experience is one of great value in other less tangible ways.� Simon Humphrey, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry College of Natural Sciences
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In an increasingly global economy, it is critical that our graduates are equipped with an understanding of the world around them. In addition to creating study abroad opportunities and supporting a vibrant international community on campus, the International Office has partnered with departments and centers across the university to infuse global learning opportunities into the on-campus experience.
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1,558
359
Engineering 1,210
936
180
Liberal Arts 581
1,010
341
Natural Sciences 1,017
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Business 326
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Communication 129
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Education 178 110 10 Architecture 112 169 7 Fine Arts 73 102 87 Geosciences 11 48 138 Interdisciplinary 56 119 3 Law 97 45 10 Public Affairs 98 1 Information 6 57 31 Pharmacy 14 62 Undergraduate Studies 42 22 3 Social Work 34 26 4 Nursing 23 Medical School 0
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1,000 International Students
1,500
2,000
International Faculty & Scholars
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GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING The International Office established Global Professional Training (GPT) in 2010 to help undergraduate and graduate students develop skills for international working and living environments. The two-day on-campus conference offers training and networking opportunities tailored to different regions of the world, including East and Southeast Asia and Mexico. During 2017-18, 195 students attended GPT and learned about topics such as cultural analysis for success in an international context, living and working abroad and international career services.
Having lived abroad for over 25 years as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, I understand the value of professional training with a global view. This program is unique in that it engages and challenges students at the very earliest stage of their professional development while also providing the opportunity to network with similarly minded students and professionals. I am continuously impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment UT students bring to this program, and I look forward to following their progress, which I am sure will be both substantial and lasting.” Bill Bollinger B.B.A. ‘78, International Business, M.B.A. ’80 Member, International Board of Advisors
GPT Asia helped solidify my love of global cultures and the concept of exploring new professional horizons. This conference was one of the most eye-opening experiences I have had. Not only did the conference give me new professional experience, it helped bring out my confidence and allowed me to further develop my communication skills. I am even more excited and determined to pursue a career in China.” Shawnia Ward International Relations and Global Studies major
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PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR GLOBAL LEARNING In collaboration with the Office of the President, the International Office developed and launched the President’s Award for Global Learning in 2018. This new program is a signature effort of the International Board of Advisors, a select group of alumni and influencers, who together with the president and senior leadership of The University of Texas at Austin are working to expand the university’s global impact. Through a competitive process, seven teams of interdisciplinary students and faculty mentors are selected to design and implement projects relating to international research, social impact and entrepreneurship in regions throughout the world. The teams work with international partner organizations and travel together to execute their projects. At the completion of the comprehensive 18-month program, each team shares their learning with campus to ensure their experiences help build a more global UT. The first proposals were submitted in spring 2018. Finalists will be announced in late fall 2018, and projects will begin in the summer of 2019. This prestigious award strengthens the university’s international partnerships and provides for transformative experiential learning abroad that prepares students to excel in a global workforce.
2017-18 Inaugural Applications 28 proposals submitted
98 students representing 10 colleges
There are few truly catalytic initiatives in the life of a faculty member, but, in my experience, the President’s Award for Global Learning is one of them. The very core of the initiative—insisting on interdisciplinary engagement, placing sophomore undergrads in the role of point persons, and requiring a disciplined examination of questions and issues beyond the confines of our campus and our state, indeed, thrusting us all into the global space—is visionary.” Ricardo Ainslie, Ph.D. M.K. Hage Centennial Professor in Education, College of Education Director, Mexico Center, LLILAS Benson, College of Liberal Arts
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INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ADVISORS To expand the university’s global reach and impact, President Gregory L. Fenves launched the university’s first International Board of Advisors (IBA) to advise on developing and implementing an international strategy. Consisting of leading alumni and influencers from around the world, the board brings diverse cultural perspectives, a range of industry experience and deep understanding of the global economy to bear upon the university’s vision for global engagement. The board will make recommendations to help achieve the president’s goal of creating more global educational and collaboration opportunities for students and faculty, while also expanding relations with international alumni to enhance the presence and impact of the university around the world.
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GLOBAL CLASSROOMS In fall 2017, the International Office introduced Global Classrooms, virtual learning courses that connect students from around the world together in one click. Harnessing technology, Global Classrooms blend a UT course with a course at an international partner university, connecting students, fostering collaboration and facilitating co-teaching. In partnership with UT Libraries and the Faculty Innovation Center, the International Office provides pedagogical support and grant funding to faculty to develop collaborative, digitally-linked courses with peers at institutions abroad. The inaugural cohort of Global Classrooms engaged 178 UT students in seven courses on sociology, hearing science, business, English and international relations with partner institutions in Brazil, China, France, Mexico, Peru and Sweden.
Through this course and direct engagement with students from China, I was able to learn more about their country and them, which has led me to want to research it even more. From a coursework standpoint, it was fascinating to see which elements, themes and details of Shakespeare’s works resonated with them and to gain an understanding as to why and how their culture influenced their ideas and thoughts.” Scott Bottoms English major (Shakespeare: Selected Plays with Dr. John Rumrich in Collaboration with Zhejiang University in China)
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GLOBAL LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY Through a partnership between University Housing and Dining and the International Office, the Global Living Learning Community (LLC) offers an international and intercultural residence hall experience at UT. Designed to build community around diverse perspectives, the Global LLC gives students from Texas and all around the world the chance to live and learn together. Now in its second year, the 2017-18 Global LLC cohort brought together 49 students from three states, 13 countries and four continents with majors across a variety of fields including liberal arts, engineering, communication, business and natural sciences.
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The Global LLC has given me so many different experiences and insight into people’s lives that are different than myself, and for that I am grateful.� Armando Huerta Applied Learning and Development major Global LLC Resident Assistant
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PASSPORT TO UT Adjusting to life as a college student can be difficult, and when you’re an international student in a new country, it comes with a unique set of challenges. In 2016, we introduced Passport to UT, a week-long orientation specifically for new international students to help them get settled before classes start. Passport to UT includes individualized advising, guided campus and city tours, sessions on American culture and university life, cultural activities and meetings with advisors and academic coordinators, and it matches participants with a peer mentor and local Austin host. Participation during the second year of the program doubled, and in fall 2017, Passport to UT welcomed 48 students from 15 countries and representing 32 majors.
Passport to UT benefited me by building friendships as well as understanding more about the logistics of getting myself through graduate school, as well as living in the U.S. in general.” Kareem Mostafa M.S. ‘17, Civil Engineering (Egypt)
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TOP PRODUCER AND RECEIVER OF FULBRIGHT STUDENTS UT was ranked among the top U.S. institutions that produced the most Fulbright U.S. Student Program awardees during the 2017-18 academic year. Twenty UT students—the most from any single Texas university—received Fulbright awards for activities in 17 countries. To date, over 320 UT students have received more than $8 million to study, teach or research abroad. The Fulbright Program has also been a catalyst for educational access by providing scholarships to highly qualified international students seeking graduate degrees. The International Office is proud of our robust partnership with Fulbright programs across the world. During the 2017-18 academic year, we hosted more than 50 Fulbright students and were the top receiving institution in the United States for students from Mexico on the Fulbright-García Robles Scholarship. Fulbright awards provide funding for visiting faculty and scholars to further their academic goals on the UT campus. Whether pursuing independent research, serving as instructors in critical languages or participating in short-term professional development programs, Fulbright scholars add great diversity to our academic community. In 2017-18, UT hosted over 30 Fulbright faculty and scholars across many disciplines. Year to year, the Fulbright Commission in Mexico has enjoyed collaborating with UT Austin and the International Office. In 2017-18, UT Austin was the No. 1 recipient of Fulbright García-Robles grantees, and we are sure this is due to the institution’s initiative to reinforce the bilateral relationship between the United States and Mexico.” Hazel Blackmore Executive Director, COMEXUS
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Access is at the heart of our mission to create global learning opportunities for UT students. Building on our past success, we achieved great progress over the last year in finding ways to make study abroad feasible for all students, helping bring international students and scholars from underrepresented countries to UT and establishing meaningful international experiences on campus.
CREATING ACCESS ACADEMIC ACCESS TO EDUCATION ABROAD We have worked closely with colleges, schools and departments to develop strategies for international coursework and credit. As a result, we have identified over 15,000 foreign courses that match UT equivalents to ensure degree applicability, established programs and coursework that specifically align with certificate programs and partnered with institutions to facilitate language learning and degree progression abroad.
15,000+ FOREIGN COURSES APPROVED TO MEET UT EQUIVALENTS Recognizing the expertise of our International Office here on campus, we appreciate an opportunity to collaborate with this shared purpose. Our new initiative will allow us to integrate our curriculum strategies as well as our student advising toward a stronger, more comprehensive global program.� Karin Gwinn Wilkins, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement and Strategic Initiatives John P. McGovern Regents Professor in Health and Medical Science Communication Moody College of Communication
Texas Business Foundations Program One example of our approach to creating access through course alignment is our collaboration with the Texas Business Foundations Program, a certificate for non-business majors. The International Office has identified approved Business Foundations courses on 20 exchange and affiliate programs across the world.
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International Relations and Global Studies The International Relations and Global Studies (IRG) major requires students to study or intern abroad as part of their degree. Our close collaboration has been essential to ensuring that international coursework aligns with the language and curricular requirements of the thematic study tracks. For example, over 300 courses abroad have been approved for the international security track alone. With more than 800 students in the IRG major, all of whom are required to study abroad, the IRG program relies heavily on the International Office to provide our students with the necessary guidance to select among the many study-abroad options available to them. We have been grateful for the support they have shown our students over the years, and we look forward to the continuation of our robust and productive collaboration in the future.� Michael Anderson, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer and Director-International Relations and Global Studies College of Liberal Arts
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FINANCIAL ACCESS TO GLOBAL LEARNING To increase access to study abroad, we have developed low-cost program options and sought or created numerous scholarships and grants that cover or offset tuition, travel and living expenses.
61% OF STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS USE FINANCIAL AID First-Generation College Students National trends reveal that first-generation college students are less likely to study abroad. To counter that trend, we introduced several successful initiatives to increase access for this population of students. The success of these initiatives demonstrates that students who receive consistent support, detailed academic guidance and a sense of community are more likely to engage in international activities and graduate from UT earlier than their peers. The Hutchison International Scholar and Gilman Scholar programs have been instrumented in our efforts to increase study abroad participation among first-generation college students.
Hutchison International Scholar Program Since the program began in 2010, more than $1 million from the Anna Mae Hutchison Endowment has helped first-generation students cover the cost of an approved study abroad program during their four-year degree. This unique program awards students a $4,000 planning scholarship at the time of university admission that they can choose to use at any time during their undergraduate career. In addition to the scholarship, Hutchison Scholars receive customized advising, and many elect to participate in other cohort activities such as the Hutchison International Scholars Freshman Interest Group. 120 students have received the Hutchison scholarship
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79 percent average four-year graduation rate for the first two cohorts
Before I studied abroad I had never even been on a plane. I’ve learned that I’m stronger and more flexible than I ever thought possible. Both experiences allowed me to learn about social work in a different country, and it helped me get a better understanding of the United States’ role on a global platform.” Jessica Botello Psychology and Social Work major (studied abroad in South Africa and Australia)
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Gilman International Scholarship In an effort to equip the American workforce with skills critical to national security and economic competitiveness, the U.S. Department of State introduced the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which provides $2,000 to $5,000, plus additional funding for critical need language, to Pell Grant recipients to fund their study abroad. The Gilman Scholarship has made significant impact in making study abroad accessible to students across the country, particularly at UT. We have made it a priority to empower students to take advantage of this opportunity through targeted support, advocacy and participation in national selection boards. To date, 648 UT students have received a collective total of $2,387,400 in Gilman awards, making UT one of the top five Gilman scholar producing universities in the U.S. five years in a row. In 2018, we were recognized as the No. 2 top producer of Gilman Scholars in the country, demonstrating our commitment to making study abroad financially accessible for all students.
I was set on going abroad, but I had to figure out where I was going to get funding. I was awarded $3,500 through the Gilman Scholarship, and it allowed me to study abroad. If I had not received a scholarship, I could have not studied abroad. I think that one of the skills that I developed while studying abroad is being flexible with being in a new culture and being able to adapt quickly to a new culture. I think that the international education that I received has set me apart because now I am able to look at things in a more globalized context.� Anthony Carreon Aerospace Engineering major (studied abroad in Austria)
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I was always interested in studying abroad, but I never knew where I wanted to go and if I could even afford it. My program emphasized growth, and you can’t grow being in your comfort zone. I especially encourage minority and low-income students to take advantage of their opportunities at UT and apply to study abroad. It is truly a unique life changing experience.” Rose Yeh B.S. ‘17, Biochemistry (Gilman Scholar and IEFS recipient who studied abroad in Chile)
International Education Fee Scholarship In 1989, a group of UT students successfully petitioned for the establishment of a scholarship, funded by fees, to support high-achieving students with demonstrated financial need to pursue international education opportunities. The International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) was ultimately approved by the Texas Legislature for implementation at all Texas public universities and has significantly increased access to international exchange across the state. IEFS has proved pivotal for both international and domestic students at UT. In 2017-18, IEFS provided more than $250,000 to 120 UT students to pursue coursework, internships and research abroad, as well as a full tuition scholarship to an outstanding international student, Shania Robinson. Robinson is from Trinidad and Tobago and majoring in business administration. She is a top performing student and has already shown she can excel in the academically rigorous environment at UT. CREATING ACCESS
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The IEFS has truly gifted me the ability to pursue my dreams freely. I’m now in a position where my success is contingent only upon my merit, as opposed to my finances, and I will always be grateful for this opportunity.” Shania Robinson Finance major (Trinidad and Tobago)
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International Student Scholarships and Financial Aid There are very few scholarships available to international students, and because of their immigration status, they have limited financial aid and employment opportunities. This can make it difficult to balance academic demands with tuition and living expenses. The International Office is committed to providing financial services that make it possible for outstanding international students to choose UT for their degrees and allow them to focus on their studies while they are here. Through International Student and Scholar Services, we offer need- and merit-based scholarships and work with students to identify additional sources for support.
Investing in Student Success Tamunonye Cheetham-West came to UT from Lagos, Nigeria. Accepted by his dream university, he was on track to complete a degree in mathematics with a full tuition scholarship awarded to him in his country. A few months after Cheetham-West arrived on the Forty Acres, crude oil prices crashed and with them, his scholarship and future. His sponsoring agency advised that he return home, but Cheetham-West was determined to complete his degree. With critical support and financial assistance from the International Office and Student Success Initiatives, he graduated with special honors in May 2018. He has been admitted to a doctoral program in mathematics at Rice University with a full scholarship.
One very important lesson that I have learned here is the importance and power of sharing and collaboration with others. I’ve benefited immensely from graduate students, peers, professors and advisors who were willing to share knowledge and their experience. Overall, I learned the importance of investing in human relationships.” Tamunonye Cheetham-West B.S. ‘18, Pure Mathematics (Nigeria)
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Supporting Top Scholars from Underrepresented Groups As a part of its mission, the Teresa Lozano Long Institute for Latin American Studies (LLILAS) brings promising indigenous and ethnic minorities and women scholars from Central and South America to UT. But many lack adequate academic English skills for the rigorous environment. In partnership with ESL Services, LLILAS is able to recruit highly qualified scholars from underrepresented groups by providing scholarships that fund ESL coursework and academic training. In eight years of collaboration, more than 25 students from nine different countries have completed English language training prior to commencing their studies at LLILAS. These students bring diverse perspectives to the university, teach rare indigenous languages while on campus and conduct research on social and cultural issues related to marginalized groups, later returning home to continue their contributions to their academic fields and local communities. ESL Services has been so helpful to us in supporting Afrodescendent and indigenous students. In many ways, this seems like one of the most important outcomes we can have with our graduate students—that we can offer this level of education to people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to it, and that they, in turn, radiate out opportunity to others like them.” Virginia Garrard, Ph.D. Director, LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections College of Liberal Arts
Without the support of the ESL program and LLILAS, I would never have been able to come to UT. The opportunity to meet people from around the world and to have such excellent instructors changed my life.” Raquel Buelto Guevara Master’s candidate in Latin American Studies (Afro-Indigenous Garifuna student from Honduras)
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UT has a long history of collaboration with Mexico. The International Office continues to advance the university’s connections to Mexico through new programs and partnerships for students and faculty alike. We have focused on strengthening partnerships with our peer institutions, increasing study abroad participation in Mexico, supporting Mexican students and scholars at UT, pursuing cross-disciplinary projects and expanding customized programs.
MEXICO INITIATIVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: MEXICO More than 80 students gathered on campus in March 2018 for the second Global Professional Training exploring academic and professional opportunities in Mexico. The conference brought together students from Mexico and students interested in Mexico to develop intercultural communication skills and create a network while exploring Mexico-related careers, courses and programs. The sessions engaged students in sessions about Mexican culture, history and current affairs, as well as opportunities to study, research and work in Mexico. The event also featured special guest speakers, including Dr. Adriana Pacheco Roldán, UT alumna and chair of the International Board of Advisors, and Carlos González Gutiérrez, consul general of Mexico in Austin. GPT Mexico is a beneficial event to attend because not only do you expand your knowledge of the different opportunities a country rich in culture such as Mexico has to offer you, you build professional connections that can open many doors in the future, and meet like-minded individuals who you feel an instant bond with.” Shalom Hernandez B.S. ‘18, Applied Learning and Development Youth and Community Studies
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Sponsored students from Mexico gathered with Mexico's Ambassador to the United States, Gerónimo Gutierrez, Consul General of Mexico in Austin Carlos González Gutiérrez, and International Board of Advisors Chair Dr. Adriana Pacheco Roldán. During his visit to the Forty Acres, Ambassador Gutiérrez also met with UT President Gregory L. Fenves, to discuss ways in which Texas can continue to strengthen relations with Mexico’s universities and increase student exchange.
A ROADMAP TO (RE) ENGAGING WITH MEXICO Given our close economic ties, shared borders and mutual interests, Mexico offers a variety of beneficial study abroad opportunities for students looking to stand out in their career. Nevertheless, only 1.6 percent of students across the U.S. who study abroad do so in Mexico. After almost a decade of restrictions on travel and study abroad to Mexico, the International Office has fast-tracked efforts to make Mexico-based study abroad programs more accessible to undergraduate students at UT. Given our success, and with financial assistance provided by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, we developed “A Roadmap to (Re) Engaging with Mexico,” a 70-page workbook, webinar and in-person training for higher education institutions to establish or expand academic programming in Mexico. These resources have positioned UT as a national leader in U.S./Mexico international engagement in higher education.
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CONTEX ConTex is a joint initiative of The University of Texas System and Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) to support bilateral efforts that enhance academic and research cooperation between Texas and Mexico. ConTex has been a catalyst in UT-Mexico relations by advancing joint research collaborations and attracting students among Mexico’s highest performing students to choose UT for their graduate studies and research.
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BUILDING CAPACITY FOR TEACHERS IN MEXICO ESL Services has maintained a strong partnership with Mexico’s Secretariat of Public Education and the Mexico-United States Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange (COMEXUS) to provide capacity-building training to Mexican teachers of English. The program provides a pivotal opportunity for teachers to train in the United States and be immersed in the English language. In 2017-18, we trained 19 teachers for a total of 422 since 2003.
I have been teaching for 26 years, and to have this opportunity to come to UT is injecting me with a lot of energy and passion again for my work.” Claudia Torres Diaz COMEXUS Teacher Training Institute participant
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JÓVENES DE EXCELENCIA For the first time in the program’s history, we welcomed four Mexican students participating in the prestigious Jóvenes de Excelencia program. Underwritten by Citibanamex, one of Mexico’s leading financial firms, the purpose of the program is to prepare select high-achieving Mexican students for graduate studies abroad. ESL Services designed a customized short-term program for the students including coursework on academic English skills, GRE preparation, cultural activities and networking opportunities. The students, currently pursuing undergraduate degrees in engineering, law and economics, also met with staff and faculty in their intended graduate fields of study.
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Through the Global Academy, the International Office collaborates with international and local partners to design dynamic programs that challenge participants to find new ways to effect change in an interconnected world. Combining customized academic content, leadership workshops, networking opportunities, community service and civic and cultural activities, these programs blend the best of what UT has to offer and extend UT’s impact to communities across the globe.
GLOBAL ACADEMY In 2018, we hosted 839 students from 45 countries on 36 programs through the Global Academy. The International Office was honored to receive eight competitively awarded grants funded by the U.S. Department of State, totaling $786,495.
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PROGRAM TOPICS Business & Entreprenuership
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U.S. Culture
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MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP FOR YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS UT has been among a small number of elite U.S. universities selected to host the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the flagship program of the U.S. Department of State’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), every year since it began in 2014. YALI empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training and networking. At UT, 25 emerging entrepreneurs from across Sub-Saharan African undertake a six-week business and entrepreneurship institute, developed in collaboration with the McCombs School of Business, that includes intensive coursework and site visits to local businesses and nonprofits. 2017-18 was the fifth consecutive year that UT was selected to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship, and we now have an alumni community of 125 fellows tackling some of the continent’s most pressing social and economic challenges. Not only does the program impact them personally and professionally, it transforms their businesses and communities. The connections the fellows forge with Austin entrepreneurs and business leaders endure, encouraging innovation and business opportunities both in Austin and across Sub-Saharan Africa. When the International Office asked if I would become the academic director of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Business and Entrepreneurship Institute, I said yes immediately. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have been deeply moved by the intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit and depth of character of the Mandela Fellows. I have been blessed that we have become an extended family. I have stayed in touch with many of the fellows from each cohort. In 2019, I will go to southern Africa to visit with as many of the fellows as possible. I appreciate the great work of my friends in the International Office. Together, we have created the best Mandela fellows program in the nation. I have been truly blessed to work with an amazing group of women and men who make the International Office the best UT has to offer.” John N. Doggett, J.D., M.B.A. Senior Lecturer Global Management, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Energy, McCombs School of Business Academic Director, UT Austin Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Business and Entrepreneurship Institute Jon Brumley Texas Venture Labs Senior Research Fellow, IC2 Institute
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We have so many opportunities in Africa, but we are not yet able to use those opportunities to develop our different countries. This program makes us more conscious about our challenges and what to do to overcome them. It also allows us to improve our leadership skills, learn from the best professors at one of the best universities and extend our network. This program has helped me to improve my business model and find suitable partnerships to scale up and reach our goals. It will increase my network and give me a certain credibility, which will help me obtain the trust of peers, future investors and educational institutions.� Augustino Agbemavo 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow (Benin) Founder, Reading Power, a mobile and virtual library startup
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RUSSIAN BUSINESS LEADERS Many of our Global Academy programs incorporate collaborations with the Austin business community, often in the form of internships. In 2017-18, the International Office hosted the Russian Business Leaders (RBL) program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The program strengthens participants’ leadership and management skills by connecting them with U.S. entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders. After hosting participant Dmitry Makarov at his firm, UT alumnus and attorney Radney Wood had the opportunity to join Makarov on the ground in Russia to facilitate trainings for entrepreneurs, supported by additional funding from the U.S. Embassy’s Moscow American Center.
The RBL Program offers you the best of what business can be: international connections and markets made fuller and more authentic through human connection and lasting friendships. Dmitry and I still collaborate and stay in touch over a year after completing our RBL programming. And we will continue to do so for many years to come.” Radney Wood, J.D. J.D. ‘08 Partner, Vela Wood PC
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SPONSORED STUDENTS One of UT’s unique populations of international students are those sponsored by corporate, nonprofit and government entities. These students come to UT to advance their educational credentials to serve the workforce needs of their home countries in a variety of professional fields from education to engineering. Each year, we serve more than 300 students from over 50 countries sponsored by 70 agencies from around the world, providing specialized support to competitively selected students from their respective countries. We at Aramco have always enjoyed the outstanding service we have been receiving from UT ISSS-Sponsored Student Services. They truly value the relationship that we have and always go the extra mile to ensure that our needs as a sponsor are met.” Raad G. Al-Sharief M.S., Supervisor - University Relations and Placement, Saudi Aramco
The staff in ISSS goes beyond supporting me with every administrative issue or question I have had in the last three years. They constantly strive to serve international students and provide us with direction and solutions that make our experiences at UT wholesome, always nourishing the relationship with the sponsors that brought us here.” Fernando Eguiarte-Solomon Ph.D. candidate, Pharmaceutical Sciences, sponsored by CONACYT (Mexico)
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Foundation Year Programs Our Foundation Year programs assist international students with English language, academic and cultural preparation prior to their enrollment in U.S. universities. With dedicated staff to guide their experience, students take a series of specialized classes and participate in activities that equip them with skills to handle the demands of an undergraduate degree in the U.S. At the end of their nine-month program, students are admitted to top-tier universities across the United States, taking their Longhorn pride with them. The 2017-18 Foundation Year program served 13 students, provided 100 hours of one-on-one advising to students and engaged 13 faculty in 600 hours of instruction through 18 courses. All of the 13 participants were admitted to undergraduate programs at 11 top U.S. universities. It is a pleasure to teach students in the various Foundation Year programs. I get to learn about new perspectives and different cultures, which makes me a better instructor for UT students. I also get confirmation that while there are differences between various cultures, there are also many similarities. I believe this is vitally important in our global world.� Michael W. Raney, Ph.D. Senior Assistant Dean for Advising and Student Services College of Natural Sciences
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Almost 2,000 UT alumni have served as Peace Corps volunteers since 1961. In 2018, UT was ranked No. 8 among large schools on the agency’s list of Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities. There are 61 Longhorns currently serving worldwide in agriculture, business, community development, education, environment, health and information technology. The International Office is home to the UT Peace Corps recruiter who connects students and alumni with global service opportunities and provides guidance throughout the application process.
SERVICE TO THE WORLD: UT PEACE CORPS UT AUSTIN RANKED #8 FOR PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS
1,838 UT AUSTIN ALUMNI HAVE SERVED AS PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS
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Initially, I began looking at Peace Corps simply as a backup option for after graduation. The more I learned about it, the more I realized that it was actually a perfect match for my interests and goals. When I received my invitation to serve, I accepted without hesitation because I knew I wanted to learn a new language, live in a new country, and gain both personal and professional insights from an international perspective. Peace Corps has allowed me to meet those who I know will be lifelong friends and has given me a sense of self-confidence that no other experience can provide. After having gained significant language skills in Ukrainian and Russian, in addition to two years working in a cross-cultural environment, I’m confident in my prospects for finding future employment either in government or a field related to international relations.” Austin Wilson B.A. ’17, European Studies Peace Corps Volunteer, Ukraine
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With the support of our generous donors, the International Office brings the world to UT and UT to the world. Each gift has a powerful impact both locally and globally. In 2017-18, more than 700 individual donors joined us in our mission by helping fund international learning experiences on the Forty Acres and beyond. They are the heart of a community who understands the importance of a global education. Their support helps us empower students to become leaders in a global economy and change the world.
INVESTING IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION I was inspired to support the International Office because of my own experience as an international student at The University of Texas. I believe that in this time when we seem to be closing ourselves off to the world, it is more critical than ever that universities continue to be places in which students can continue to work and learn side-by-side with students from all over the world. The International Office is an integral part in that, and I will continue to strongly support it.” Carlos Perez M.P.A. ‘10 (Mexico)
Studying abroad through UT was the first time I left the country. Now, I’ve been to over 20 countries and always have my next trip in mind! International travel provides such an incredible opportunity to engage with other cultures and has shaped my perspective on the collective human experience. I contribute to the International Office so that more students like me will have the opportunity to live globally.” Janet Jones-Duffrey B.A., ‘11, Government
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2017-18 DONOR SUPPORT Who are our donors?
How does your gift support the International Office? 26% International Student Support
5% Corporations
43% Individuals
1% Associations
1% Area of Greatest Need
20% Campus Internationalization Programs 51% Foundations
10% Projects for Underserved Communities
43% Study Abroad Student Support
STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP LEGACY Alumna Jean St. Clair’s travels motivated her to make the same opportunities available to UT students. St. Clair studied abroad in Germany and France, and after a long and successful career at EDS (Electronic Data Systems, a Hewlett-Packard Company), she now spends most of her time traveling the globe. St. Clair has joined more than a dozen Flying Longhorn trips, the official travel program of the Texas Exes. Knowing first-hand the importance of international experience and language skills in the global economy, St. Clair believes in the power of study abroad and has established an endowment to fund scholarships for UT students to take their education abroad. INVESTING IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
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CREATING OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS In 2013, Carlos and Clara Quintanilla created a scholarship for students of Mexican heritage to pursue a degree at the Cockrell School of Engineering. They were inspired to establish the Carlos and Clara Quintanilla Scholarship to honor Carlos’ father, a chemical engineering graduate (‘49) and other family members who studied at UT. A long-time friend of the International Office and the university, Carlos became one of the inaugural members of the International Board of Advisors in 2017.
We are honored to use our family endowment to help students with financial need access higher education to improve their lives and make a difference in their local communities.” Carlos Quintanilla Member, International Board of Advisors
Without the support of this scholarship, I would have never had the opportunity to consider leaving the United States or Mexico to explore how engineering evolved in other countries. I am extremely thankful to have received this scholarship that allowed me to save money to immerse myself in different cultures and learn about new technologies that I want to involve in my future.” Veronica Trevino Cerna Biomedical Engineering major (Mexico)
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PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR GLOBAL LEARNING A transformative gift from the International Board of Advisors helped create a bold international interdisciplinary program unlike any other in higher education. The President’s Award for Global Learning allows faculty and students across academic disciplines to innovate and explore new ideas and solutions in the areas of research, entrepreneurship and social impact in regions across the world, covering more than half of the world’s population. The award provides up to $25,000 per project for implementation, plus critical funding for international travel expenses to students and faculty. With this support, students can follow their dreams, faculty members can collaborate and the campus can become more internationally involved as it embraces the challenges of the world.
INVESTING IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
81
82
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
2017–2018 STATISTICS
2017–2018 STATISTICS
83
STUDY ABROAD 2017-18
4,421
DISTRIBUTION BY WORLD REGION
TOTAL STUDENTS STUDIED ABROAD
CZECH REPUBLIC (131) 49%
1% GERMANY (154) ENGLAND (252)
JAPAN (104)
FRANCE (249) SPAIN (427)
16%
ITALY (228)
2%
MEXICO (245)
CHINA (225)
6%
24% 2% SOUTH AFRICA (145)
TOP 10 DESTINATIONS SPAIN (427), ENGLAND (252), FRANCE (249), MEXICO (245), ITALY (228), CHINA (225), GERMANY (154), SOUTH AFRICA (145), CZECH REPUBLIC (131), JAPAN (104)
DISTRIBUTION BY PROGRAM TYPE
DISTRIBUTION BY PROGRAM LENGTH 1,603
Faculty-led Exchange Affiliate McCombs Short Term Conference/Workshop Internship Research Volunteer Field Study
690 406 403 300 258 255 246 161
84
200
381
Summer (less than 2 wks)
372 1,039
Summer (2-8 wks) 899
Semester AY (less than 2 wks)
Teaching/TA 43 Service Learning 27 Independent Study 22 Work Abroad 7 0
Summer (more than 8 wks)
821
AY (2-8 wks)
847
Academic Year (AY) 400
600
800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
62 0
200
400
600
800 1,000 1,200
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: BY COLLEGE
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES 240
Liberal Arts Business Natural Sciences
173
Engineering Communication Law Education 12 Fine Arts 7 Public Affairs 4 Social Work 3 Geosciences 2 Architecture 1 Nursing 1
71
South Korea
66 61 48
Australia
60 58 54
England
53
France Hong Kong
47 44
Scotland 31
Mexico
29
Japan 26
Denmark
Undergraduate Studies 1 0
71
Spain
50
100
150
200
250
AFFILIATE PROGRAMS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES Spain
146
0
10
30
40
50
28
France
Italy
26
England
18
172
141 139 131
South Africa
England
17
Czech Republic
110
Germany
16
China
107
16
Argentina
Ireland
12
Germany
Israel
12
Chile and Argentina
20
40
60
80
100
120
140 160
EXPERIENTIAL: BY PROGRAM TYPE
77 69 64 0
50
100
150
200
EXPERIENTIAL: TOP 10 COUNTRIES 215
Volunteer
Mexico
100 97
Dominican Rep. 135
Internship
87
China Panama
Research
100 90
Field Study
78
Guatemala
42
Peru
40
Germany 20
Service Learning
31
Spain
31
Belize Work Abroad 2 0
29
Japan 50
100
150
200
80
158
Italy
27
0
70
Spain
France
Russia
60
FACULTY-LED PROGRAMS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES
Morocco
Denmark
20
250
27 0
20
40
60
80
2017–2018 STUDY ABROAD STATISTICS
100
85
DISTRIBUTION BY COLLEGE 1,210
Liberal Arts 1,017
Business 581
Natural Sciences Engineering
535 326
Communication 178
Architecture 129
Education Fine Arts
112
Public Affairs
97
Geosciences
73 56
Law
42
Social Work
34
Nursing
14
Undergraduate Studies Interdisciplinary
11
Pharmacy
6 0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
DISTRIBUTION BY GENDER 38% (1,663)
62% (2,758)
Male
Female
DISTRIBUTION BY ETHNICITY White
1,969
Hispanic/Latino(a)
857 750
Asian/Pacific Islander Foreign
311
Multiracial
207
Black/African American
201
Unknown
Junior
1,076
Masters
756 604
Sophomore
418
Freshman
83
Law
5 0
1,428
Senior
Doctoral
121
American Indian
86
DISTRIBUTION BY CLASSIFICATION
500
1,000 1,500 2,000
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
56 0
200
400
600
800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600
TOP 10 MAJORS (UNDERGRADUATES) International Relations and Global Studies
251
Accounting
131
Biology
127
Finance
127
Mechanical Engineering
119
Psychology
114
Marketing
84
Economics
83
Architecture
75
Government
75 0
50
100
150
200
250
300
TOP 10 MAJORS (GRADUATES) 474
Business Administration Architecture
59
Global Policy Studies
58
Law
56
Geological Sciences
53
Anthropology
47
Latin American Studies
46
Computer Science
41
Radio-Television-Film
33
Mechanical Engineering
31 0
100
200
300
400
2017–2018 STUDY ABROAD STATISTICS
500
87
STUDY ABROAD STATISTICS BY REGION ASIA COUNTRY
EXCH
FAC
AFF
INT
MM
MGC
MC EXEC
ITR
GRAND TOTAL
2
2
4
94
225
8
85
6
16
31
1
1
34
104
ISR
BANGLADESH CHINA
12
32
HONG KONG
47
30
INDIA
1
11
4
15
30
23
8
INDONESIA JAPAN
29
6
33
2
KAZAKHSTAN
1
1
NEPAL
13
13
1
3
4
1
19
37
1
5
4
70
5
2
PAKISTAN SINGAPORE
17
SOUTH KOREA
60
SRI LANKA TAIWAN TAJIKISTAN
2
THAILAND
9
7
1
THAILAND, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE
8
1
3
15
32 32
2
VIETNAM AND THAILAND 175
102
32
4
48
FAC = Faculty-led AFF = Affiliated Studies INT = Internship MM = Maymester MGC = McCombs Global Connections MC EXEC = McCombs Executive MBA Education Program ISR = Independent Study & Research ITR = International Travel Registry
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
2 33
33
EXCH = Exchange
88
2
1
32
VIETNAM
TOTAL
2
62
23
23
216
685
EUROPE COUNTRY AUSTRIA
EXCH
FAC
AFF
5
6
8
BELGIUM
INT
MM
MGC
MC EXEC
ISR
18 1
CROATIA
17
CYPRUS CZECH REPUBLIC
12
87
1
DENMARK
26
1
18
ENGLAND
54
66
17
23
13
55
1
ESTONIA FRANCE
53
108
28
4
FRANCE AND SPAIN GERMANY
30
2
20
25
63
3
4
4
21
2
2
8
131
51
96
46
252
1
1
24
249
16
20
9
64
154
2
25
1
4
32
2
ICELAND IRELAND
21
ITALY
23
45
21
8
55
26
113
21
228
NORTHERN IRELAND 4 2
PORTUGAL
22
11
15
1
44
31
1
1
19
41
2
2
3
7
3
27
17
44
14
14
16
6
22
2
6
83
ROMANIA RUSSIA
3 15
14
1
POLAND
1 15
12
MACEDONIA
SCOTLAND
26
23
HUNGARY
NORWAY
GRAND TOTAL
23
GREECE
NETHERLANDS
ITR
SCOTLAND AND IRELAND
31
31
SERBIA AND CROATIA
31
31
SLOVAKIA
1
1
SLOVENIA
1
1
37
427
9
32
3
6
53
2
4
11
SPAIN
71
SWEDEN
23
SWITZERLAND
16
TURKEY
2
162
146
10
2
1
26
3
UKRAINE
3
WALES
2
TOTAL
397
2
5 2
604
301
20
411
0
0
22
409
2,164
2017–2018 STUDY ABROAD STATISTICS
89
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COUNTRY
EXCH
ARGENTINA
FAC
AFF
56
8
INT
MM
MGC
MC EXEC
21
ISR 2
BRAZIL
4
12
CHILE
8
20
CHILE AND
2
10
2
1
3
2
23
41
10
60 64
34
COLOMBIA
21
22
9
59
2
26
2
95
97
3
7
35
1
COSTA RICA
42
8
CUBA
24
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR
1
24
EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA
19
90
53
20
30
ARGENTINA
3
35
18
BOLIVIA
GRAND TOTAL
10
BAHAMAS BELIZE
ITR
5
2
GUATEMALA AND
2
1
1
35
63 17
17
BELIZE HAITI
1
1
HONDURAS
1
1
5
5
12
163
245
1
4
11
1
77
79
JAMAICA MEXICO
31
NICARAGUA
37
2
6
PANAMA
1
PANAMA AND
19
19
COLOMBIA
2
1
3
2
38
41
URUGUAY
2
2
VENEZUELA
1
1
PARAGUAY PERU
1
TOTAL
44
259
25
4
86
54
0
32
545
1,049
MM
MGC
MC EXEC
ISR
ITR
GRAND TOTAL
1
1
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA COUNTRY
EXCH
FAC
AFF
INT
EGYPT
1
1
1
13
30
5
11
3
3
6
5
1
39
QATAR
4
4
TUNISIA
1
1
IRAQ ISRAEL
4
12
JORDAN
6
LEBANON MOROCCO
6
27
UNITED ARAB
TOTAL
90
2
2
EMIRATES 10
0
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
45
0
0
0
0
11
29
95
NORTH AMERICA COUNTRY
EXCH
FAC
AFF
INT
MM
MGC
MC EXEC
CANADA TOTAL
ISR
ITR
GRAND TOTAL
6
54
60
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
54
60
COUNTRY
EXCH
FAC
AFF
INT
MM
MGC
MC EXEC
ISR
ITR
GRAND TOTAL
AUSTRALIA
58
4
9
83
NEW ZEALAND
6
7
13
PALAU
4
1
1
TOTAL
64
OCEANIA
4
12
0
12
0
0
0
0
17
97
AFF
INT
MM
MGC
MC EXEC
ISR
ITR
GRAND TOTAL
1
17
2
2
25
64
1
2
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA COUNTRY
EXCH
BOTSWANA
FAC 16
ETHIOPIA GHANA
13
KENYA
26
1
KENYA AND TANZANIA
30
30
MADAGASCAR
1
1
NAMIBIA
1
1
NIGERIA
2
2
10
145
SOUTH AFRICA
18
2
2
81
32
TANZANIA
5
5
UGANDA
2
2
50
271
TOTAL
0
64
3
2
94
58
0
0
2017–2018 STUDY ABROAD STATISTICS
91
INTERNATIONAL POPULATION 2017-18
8,229
DISTRIBUTION BY WORLD REGION
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL POPULATION
13%
3%
SOUTH KOREA (894)
CANADA (161) GERMANY (150) 57%
JAPAN (165)
6% MEXICO (723)
TAIWAN (216) CHINA (2,160)
3% BRAZIL (201) SAUDI ARABIA (173) INDIA (802)
17%
1%
TOP 10 COUNTRIES OF CITIZENSHIP CHINA (2,160), SOUTH KOREA (894), INDIA (802), MEXICO (723), TAIWAN (216), BRAZIL (201), SAUDI ARABIA (173), JAPAN (165), CANADA (161), GERMANY (150)
MATRICULATED STUDENTS DISTRIBUTION BY CLASSIFICATION 2,385
Undergraduate 1,772
Doctoral 1,516
Masters 0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REPRESENT 10.2% OF OVERALL UT ENROLLMENT
5,673 TOTAL MATRICULATED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS 92
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
MATRICULATED STUDENTS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES
U.K.
1,411
China India South Korea
717
Spain
687
Australia
Taiwan
59 55
South Korea
174
Canada
63 60
France
598
Mexico
EXCHANGE STUDENTS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES
51 35
Denmark
126
34
U.K.
97
China
Brazil
89
Germany
Spain
84
Mexico
23
France
81
Singapore
23
0
200
400
600
800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600
SPONSORED STUDENTS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES
40
14
40
5
10
20
25
30
35
China
40
449
India
Brazil
13 0
20
40
49 46
Iraq
49
Japan
31
France
43
Brazil
30
Canada
35
Germany
Japan
35
Russia
35
27 12
Sudan 100
200
300
400
500
120
197
Argentina
31
100
85
50
0
80
China
U.K.
Italy
60
GLOBAL ACADEMY: TOP 10 COUNTRIES
Mexico
81 55
21
U.S.
91
Germany
70
15
Taiwan 15
FACULTY AND SCHOLARS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES South Korea
27 26
U.S.
9 0
Brazil Turkey Venezuela
9
Vietnam
60
73
China
10
Iraq
50
120
Mexico
10
Chile
40
Saudi Arabia
14
13
Thailand Argentina
30
42
19
South Korea
20
Japan
Turkey Brazil
10
South Korea
30
Saudi Arabia
0
ESL STUDENTS: TOP 10 COUNTRIES 39
Mexico
28
8 0
50
100
150
2017–2018 INTERNATIONAL POPULATION STATISTICS
200
93
EXCHANGE STUDENTS DISTRIBUTION BY COLLEGE Business Administration
200
Liberal Arts
155
Engineering
113
Law
54
Natural Sciences
54
Communication
51 11
Education Public Affairs
6 2
Architecture Fine Arts
2
Social Work
1 0
50
100
150
200
649 TOTAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS
SPONSORED STUDENTS TOP 10 SPONSORS Fulbright Program: Multi-country (42), Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Technoloíca (CONACYT) (25), Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities (LASPAU) (19), Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) (19), Royal Thai Embassy (11), Higher Committee for Educational Development (JCED) (9), Turkish Government (8), Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (8), Comisión Nacional de Investigación Cientifica u Tecnólogica (CONICYT) (8), ConTex (UT System/CONACYT Collaborative) (8)
DISTRIBUTION BY COLLEGE Engineering
101 35
Liberal Arts 23
Geosciences Natural Sciences
20
Business Administration
19
Education
11
Architecture
9
Law
9
Communication
7
Pharmacy
6
Public Affairs
6
Fine Arts
5
Interdisciplinary
4
Information
1
Nursing
1 1
Undergraduate Studies 0
20
258 TOTAL SPONSORED STUDENTS 94
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
40
60
80
100
120
ESL STUDENTS DISTRIBUTION BY ENROLLMENT
407
Non-matriculated
Current UT Student
195
44
Admitted to UT
33
Affiliated with UT
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
DISTRIBUTION BY WORLD REGION Asia
280
Middle East and North Africa
189
Latin America and the Caribbean
154
North America
28
Europe
21
Sub-Saharan Africa
7
Oceania
0 0
50
100
150
200
250
300
679 TOTAL ESL STUDENTS 2017–2018 INTERNATIONAL POPULATION STATISTICS
95
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND SCHOLARS DISTRIBUTION BY VISA TYPE J-1 Exchange Visitor
1,008
H-1B Temp Worker Specialty Occupation
216
F-1 Student
31
Other
10 0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
DISTRIBUTION BY WORLD REGION Asia
705 338
Europe Latin America and the Caribbean
114
Middle East and North Africa
55
North America
35
Oceania
12
Sub-Saharan Africa
6 0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
DISTRIBUTION BY COLLEGE Engineering
359
Natural Sciences
341
Liberal Arts
180
Interdisciplinary
138
Geosciences
87
Pharmacy
31
Communication
28
Business
25 23
Medical School
15
Education Public Affairs
10
Architecture
10 7
Fine Arts Nursing
4
Law
3
Social Work
3
Information
1 0
50
100
150
200
1,265 TOTAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND SCHOLARS
96
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
250
300
350
400
GLOBAL ACADEMY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE GRANTS
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS/PROGRAMS
Fulbright Pre-Departure Orientation - IIE (85)
U.S. Academic & Culture Immersion (48)
Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) - Meridian (40)
Hubei University of Economics (23)
Argentina Educators Training Program (25)
SEVERN/Yangtze University (14)
Mandela Washington Fellows (YALI) - IREX (25)
SEVERN/Hubei Engineering University (11)
Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) - World Learning (23)
International Academy (43)
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) - IREX (10)
Accounting (28)
Fulbright Iraqi Scholars Program (11)
Engineering (15)
TEFL & Linguistics - IIE (7)
U.S. Sports & Culture (41)
Business & Entrepreneurship - IIE (4)
Shanghai University of Sports (21)
Zhejiang Normal University (20)
Shanghai University: STEM Foundations (34)
SPONSORING AGENCIES
Bundeswehr University (27)
IIE Brazil English Teachers (29)
English & Academics for Software Engineering (23)
Friends of Fulbright - Argentina (21)
Hitotsubashi University (14)
SRE - Mexico: Proyecta 100K (20)
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) (9)
SEP - Mexico: Teacher Training Institute (19)
China Petroleum University (8)
KGSP: KAUST Summer Research Program (14)
Musashino University (4)
IREX: Russian Business Leaders (12)
Okayama Prefecture Teachers (4)
IREX: Sudanese English Teachers (8) COMEXUS - Mexico: Academic English for STEM Graduates (5) IIE Fulbright Pre-Academics (5)
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMING Global Professional Training (195)
Citibanamex: Jóvenes de Exelencia (4)
East & Southeast Asia (110)
Mexico (85) Passport to UT (33)
839
418
193
228
TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
ACADEMIC-BASED TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
ESL-BASED TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
ON-CAMPUS TOTAL PARTICIPANTS
GLOBAL RISK AND SAFETY
PASSPORT AND ID SERVICES
338 STUDENTS 44 PROGRAMS
10,638 PASSPORTS
RESTRICTED REGION APPLICATIONS APPROVED IN 2017-18
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN 2017-18
2017–2018 INTERNATIONAL POPULATION STATISTICS
97
INTERNATIONAL POPULATION STATISTICS BY REGION ASIA COUNTRY
ESL TOTAL
J-1
1
1
1411
103
386
17
42
1
2
562
6
717
4
47
14
1
51
1
12
28
13
53
46
2
6
8
9
UND
GRAD
EXCH
1
3
4
18
378
999
34
9
16
INDIA
149
INDONESIA
36
JAPAN KAZAKHSTAN
AFGHANISTAN BANGLADESH CAMBODIA CHINA HONG KONG
1
MALAYSIA
17
MYANMAR
1
2
3
2
22
2
1
3
7
11
18
PAKISTAN
31
29
60
PHILIPPINES
8
3
11
SOUTH KOREA
GA TOTAL
16
8
23
47
277
359
51
687
28
24
1
49
14
449
197
2
45
81
802
1
1
53
7
35
30
4
31
22 12
9 1 16
2
1
3
21
17
77 11 47
116
65
25
1
1
1
17
4
6 144
3
174
21
THAILAND
11
14
4
29
1
UZBEKISTAN
1
8
VIETNAM
31
21
2
54
12
1
1,019
2,245
161
3,425
324
564
894
91 2
10
21
216 30 1
1
UND = Undergraduate Student GRAD = Graduate Student EXCH = Exchange Student ESL = English as a Second Language Student
H-1B = H-1B Visa OTH = Other
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
165
3
1
2
J-1 = J-1 Visa
2,160
17
27
GA = Global Academy Participant
GRAND TOTAL
1
TAIWAN
98
TOTAL
4
SRI LANKA
TOTAL
OTH
1
NEPAL
SINGAPORE
H-1B
4 22
1
MACAU
TOTAL
67
1 119
22
704
228
4,682
EUROPE COUNTRY
UND
GRAD
1
4
ALBANIA AUSTRIA
TOTAL
7
12
2
AZERBAIJAN
BOSNIA-
2
2
CYPRUS
1
REPUBLIC DENMARK
3
ESTONIA
1
FRANCE
7
GEORGIA
19
5
35
GREECE
3
24
4
6
4
1
1
1
1
3
7
6
2
2
8
11
11
2
2
13
35
39
4
4
43
1
1
1
2
3
3
5
5
8
55
81
129
5
38
5
43
47
8
55
10
3
13
41
1
3
4
16
31
74
1
2
4
4 28
68 27
1
IRELAND
2
10
12
1
2
21
16
43
26
5
LATVIA
1
1
2
6
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
LITHUANIA
2
1
1
2
3
1
1 3
LUXEMBOURG
1
MACEDONIA
150
27
2
1
LIECHTENSTEIN
11
5
1
ICELAND
KOSOVO
17 1
HUNGARY
ITALY
5
GRAND TOTAL
3
4
GERMANY
1
GA TOTAL
4
1
1
FINLAND
TOTAL
1
6
CZECH
OTH
2 4
BULGARIA CROATIA
H-1B
4 3
1
HERZEGOVINA
J-1
1
4 1
ESL TOTAL
2
1
BELARUS BELGIUM
EXCH
2
1
1
2
2
NETHERLANDS
5
3
5
13
18
19
32
NORWAY
1
5
7
13
4
4
17
2
2
4
4
6
6
7
9
13
20
POLAND PORTUGAL
1
4
1
3
RUSSIA
2
16
3
21
5
6
3
SERBIA
3
1
2
6
1
2
1
3
10
SPAIN
5
19
60
84
2
21
7
28
114
SWEDEN
1
3
22
26
3
3
29
SWITZERLAND
1
1
15
17
2
4
4
23
TURKEY
6
64
4
74
2
21
95
UKRAINE
1
4
2
2
8
14
20
63
97
41
8
49
146
70
284
354
708
282
53
UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL
2
1
5
ROMANIA
SLOVENIA
4
1
1 1
10
48
12
2
2
5
19 1
17
3
338
39
1,102
2017–2018 INTERNATIONAL POPULATION STATISTICS
99
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN COUNTRY
TOTAL
ESL TOTAL
J-1
18
21
1
1
2
5
4
14
EXCH
H-1B
OTH
TOTAL
GA TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
1
2
46
70
1
6
UND
GRAD
ARGENTINA
3
BAHAMAS
3
BOLIVIA
10
BRAZIL
17
61
11
89
32
47
CHILE
1
26
11
38
10
3
COLOMBIA
21
42
63
16
13
COSTA RICA
3
7
10
1
2
2
1
3
2
5
ECUADOR
7
6
1
14
4
18
EL SALVADOR
16
2
1
19
1
20
GUATEMALA
5
5
10
2
GUYANA
2
1
1
1
1
16
3
50
30
201
1
4
1
53
2
15
1
95
BARBADOS
CUBA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
1
11 1
5
2
25
4
JAMAICA
5
1
MEXICO
433
142
1
NICARAGUA PANAMA PARAGUAY PERU
29
1
1
1
2
4
1
10
3
13
1
2
3
19
19
3
URUGUAY
2
VENEZUELA
17
14
608
367
1 31
49
723
6
3
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
23
3
41
21
4
5
30
5 1
3
2
46
2
1
5
1
2
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
50
14 3
1 2
17
1
6 46
1
100
3
2
598
ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES
TOTAL
1
2
HAITI HONDURAS
4
1
6 4
1
1
2 4
1
52
115
136
1,411
31
16
2
2
1,025
135
92
17
6
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA COUNTRY
UND
GRAD
EXCH
TOTAL
ESL TOTAL
ALGERIA
J-1
H-1B
OTH
1
BAHRAIN
3
EGYPT
6
12
IRAN
1
71
2
20 72
10
11
1
1 10
29
1
6
1
31
1
4
5
4
4
4
1
31 112
10
JORDAN KUWAIT
16
4
11
3
10 1
12
28
12
14
MOROCCO
1
1
12
1
LIBYA
GRAND TOTAL
3
ISRAEL
2
GA TOTAL
3
IRAQ
LEBANON
TOTAL
1
46
35
8
25
2
29
1
1
2
1
3
5
9
9
OMAN
2
3
5
5
SAUDI ARABIA
10
25
SYRIA
1
1
36
1
2
123
173
14 1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
YEMEN TOTAL
3
1
TUNISIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
1
1
1 30
173
11
214
146
38
14
4
56
49
465
UND
GRAD
EXCH
TOTAL
ESL TOTAL
J-1
H-1B
OTH
TOTAL
GA TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
53
72
1
126
21
10
4
35
NORTH AMERICA COUNTRY CANADA UNITED STATES TOTAL
161 106
21 53
72
1
126
21
21
10
4
35
85
267
COUNTRY
UND
GRAD
EXCH
TOTAL
ESL TOTAL
J-1
H-1B
OTH
TOTAL
GA TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
AUSTRALIA
11
8
59
78
7
1
1
9
11
11
11
8
70
89
1
12
OCEANIA
NEW ZEALAND TOTAL
0
2
1
9
2
87 14
3 0
2017–2018 INTERNATIONAL POPULATION STATISTICS
101
101
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GA TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
BENIN
1
1
BOTSWANA
1
1
2
5
COUNTRY
UND
GRAD
EXCH
TOTAL
BURKINA FASO CAMEROON
ESL TOTAL
J-1
H-1B
OTH
TOTAL
3 1
2
3
1
4
1
CHAD
5
COTE D'IVOIRE
2
5
2
5
7
2
2
4
1
8
ETHIOPIA
2
GHANA
3
3
6
KENYA
2
1
3
1
1
3
LESOTHO
1
1
LIBERIA
1
1
MADAGASCAR
1
1
6
8
MAURITANIA
5
5
MOZAMBIQUE
1
1
NAMIBIA
1
1
NIGER
1
1
2
65
1
2
1
1
MALI
2
NIGERIA
34
RWANDA
1
26
60
2
1
3
1
SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE
1
1
1 2
8
SUDAN
13
13
TANZANIA
5
5
TOGO
1
1
4
36
5
5
6
7
74
201
SOUTH AFRICA
3
UGANDA
1
2
1
6
1
31
ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE TOTAL
102
1 46
38
2017–2018 IMPACT REPORT
1 2
86
36
3
1
1
5