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The University of Texas at Austin

International students who have no post-secondary study and are interested in applying for undergraduate admission must submit the following items by the application deadline.

 December 1 – Summer/Fall Deadline

 October 1 - Spring Deadline

Include the GIAC cover form (284K PDF) with all documents/items submitted by fax or mail.

Application Requirements

Application

  • Submit your completed ApplyTexas Application (the online application is preferred).

Non-refundable $90 application processing fee

  • Must be paid before your application will be processed; must accompany application to avoid delay in processing
  • Online payment through the online application is preferred; pay by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or electronic check (do not send cash or personal checks.)

Alternate payment by check or money order

If you are not able to pay your fee online using a credit card, you may mail your fee payment in the form of a cashier’s check, bank money order or bank draft in U.S. dollars to:

University of Texas at Austin
GIAC, International Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 7306
Austin, TX 78713-7306

Make checks payable to The University of Texas at Austin. Do not send cash or personal checks.

Write your Application ID number (six digit), UT EID, or UT Assigned Student ID number on your check or money order.

Official transcripts; related documents

Test scores

Essays

  • Include two admission essays
  • The Optional Essay (Essay C) is strongly recommended

Resume (optional)

  • Submit a resume showing your contributions, talents, honors and abilities in extracurricular, personal and volunteer activities.

Major-specific Requirements

  • To be considered for admission to some majors, applicants must meet additional requirements or submit additional materials. Review the information about program-specific requirements for affected schools & majors when completing your application.

Letters of Recommendation (optional)

  • You may submit two letters of recommendation along with your completed application, but these are not required.

Financial Requirements

  • To enroll at UT Austin, admitted international students must meet the financial requirements established by the International Office.

The Office of Admissions keeps application materials, including test scores and transcripts, for one calendar year. If you have applied in the past, you may be required to re-submit certain credentials.

Application Timing

Complete and forward your application to the university as early as possible to allow sufficient time to obtain your visa and arrange for transportation if admission is granted.

Updated 9 May 2012 | Top

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The University of Texas at Austin
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 8058
Austin, TX 78713-8058
512-475-7387 | 512-475-7478 fax

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