- Various, Other Foreign
The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) is a non-profit
organization that provides international education abroad programs for
US college students since 1964.
AIFS offers programs in 22 locations worldwide. Semester and summer
programs are approved. Student may participate in multi-destination
programs. January term and virtual programs are not approved. For a
full list of programs visit the AIFS website.
This is a general page for applications into AIFS programs that do not
have their country-specific program pages. Check Program Search by
country and apply using country-specific AIFS program code when
available.
Area(s) of Study
- Architecture
- General Engineering
- Music
- Social Science
- Art Education
- Geological Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Social Work
- Communication
- Humanities
- Public Health
- Undergraduate Studies
- Foreign Language Education
- Liberal Arts
Sponsored by AIFS - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Courses are taught by local instructors at an AIFS center or a university partner. See AIFS website for details.
Faculty
This is a general page to apply for AIFS programs WITHOUT specific UT program pages. Check Program Search by country and apply using city-specific or program specific AIFS program code where available.
Language(s) of Instruction
Various
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- See AIFS website for specific program eligibility requirements.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Most AIFS programs offer students a choice of housing: homestay, apartment or dorm.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
The dates below ARE NOT the actual dates of the program. See AIFS website for exact dates/costs.Students pay $75 application fee, $600 affiliated studies fee, and $19/week for overseas insurance to UT Austin in addition to the AIFS costs. Federal financial aid and grants apply for full-time summer (6 credits)/semester (12) enrollment.
Dates:
- Program: January 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025
- Instructional: January 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Program: May 10, 2025 to May 30, 2025
- Instructional: May 10, 2025 to May 30, 2025
- Final Deadline: January 5, 2025
- Program: June 1, 2025 to August 15, 2025
- Instructional: June 1, 2025 to August 15, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Program: September 12, 2025 to December 6, 2025
- Instructional: September 12, 2025 to December 6, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2025
Application Code
240800
Program Coordinator
Jules Forman
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Internship
Academic Credit
Information Session
Next Step
(1) View Explore Education Abroad 101 and Ready to Apply videos. (2) Review the provider website for program details, academic offers, costs, application requirements, and deadlines. (3) Apply to AIFS, list Emma Schultz as program coordinator. (4) Apply to UT. See the Education Abroad How to Apply / Affiliate webpage for details.