Study Abroad Options for IRG Majors

It's never too early to start planning for study abroad! Below are some resources you’ll need to get started exploring, and a few programs that might be of interest for IRG students especially.

Get Started

• Begin by following the steps listed on the Education Abroad Get Started webpage 
• Watch the Education Abroad pre-recorded videos to learn about each program type 
• Browse the program search
• Explore funding options, including scholarships 

Faculty-Led Program Options:

• Foundations in International Relations and Global Studies (IRG 320F) CANCELLED
• IRG in France (IRG 320F) CANCELLED
• Language and Culture in Santander (Spanish) CANCELLED 
• UT GO: Toulouse (intermediate French) CANCELLED
• Language and Culture in Salvador (Portuguese) CANCELLED
• Cultures in Contact: Spain, Mexico, and the Southwest (UGS 303) 
• Why Leave Home? Irish Emigration to America (UGS 303) 

Email txglobal-facultyled@austin.utexas.edu with questions.


Exchange & Affiliate Program Options:

Students should use the program search to explore their options and then attend an Education Abroad weekly event or Q&A session. 

• STEP 1: Watch the Education Abroad 101 video
• STEP 2: Attend one of our weekly Q&A sessions 
• Exchange Programs Q&A - Mondays & Tuesdays at 12pm 
• Affiliated Programs Q&A - Wednesday at 12pm 

Email educationabroad@austin.utexas.edu with questions.


International Internships
Students can pursue internships with coursework, without coursework, or internships coordinated by a UT faculty member.

• STEP 1: Watch the Internships Abroad 101 video
• STEP 2: Review the Internship Programs website
• STEP 3: Attend one of our weekly Internship Q&A sessions - Tuesdays at 12:30pm 

Email international.internships@austin.utexas.edu with questions.


If you’re interested in one of the programs above and want to know what would best fit your interest and requirements, please schedule an advising appointment at calendly.com/irg-advising.