- Paris, France
This four-week Summer 1 program based in Paris aims to provide a survey of contemporary global challenges through guided classroom discussion and site visits to numerous international organizations. The program in Paris will feature Foundations in International Relations and Global Studies (IRG 320F). In the course, students will assess the scholarly and policy debates surrounding key global political, economic, social and environmental challenges for the modern world as well as gain first-hand awareness of the efforts to address these challenges by state and civil society actors within global governance institutions.
Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts
Course(s)
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IRG 320F
- Foundations in International Relations and Global Studies
and
L A 119 - International Learning Seminar (Spring)
Academic Information
Courses count as in-residence hours for UT-Austin students and grades are factored into the official UT-Austin GPA. Program-specific scholarship from COLA available on LASSO.
Faculty
All courses led by UT-Austin faculty. Dr. Michael Anderson will teach IRG 320F (Foundations in International Relations and Global Studies).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 3.0 GPA or above
- UT enrollment during the spring semester proceeding the program
- Pre-req IRG 301 *waived for non IRG majors
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students will stay in shared residence halls or apartment style housing with kitchen access
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
*Program Costs may increase for 2026* includes shared room; welcome and farewell meals, excursions and entrance fees. Students must pay: UT-Austin summer tuition, airfare, personal items, health insurance, independent travel expenses. Multiple scholarships available.
Dates:
- Program: June 8, 2026 to July 7, 2026
- Instructional: June 8, 2026 to July 7, 2026
- Final Deadline: December 1, 2025
Application Code
353041
Program Coordinator
Annabelle Young
Additional Resources
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Fin Responsibility Policy
Video
Information Session
Next Step
Info sessions 11/10 12-1pm Room: PAR 302. Click "information session" link above for Zoom link. Application deadline is December 1, 2025. For questions, contact Katelyn Catino at katelyn.catino@austin.utexas.edu. Scholarship applications are due by February 1, 2026.