- 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.
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 3, 2023 to May 30, 2023
- Instructional: January 3, 2023 to May 30, 2023
- Priority Deadline: October 1, 2022
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2022
- Program: June 1, 2024 to August 15, 2024
- Instructional: June 1, 2024 to August 15, 2024
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Program: August 15, 2024 to December 31, 2024
- Instructional: August 15, 2024 to December 31, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
240800
Program Coordinator
Emma Schultz
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 and deadlines. 3) Apply to UT. See the Affiliate How to Apply webpage for details. 4) Apply to AIFS. Email educationabroad@austin.utexas.edu if you don't see your AIFS program in our program search.