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GLOBAL CHALLENGES IN EUROPE

 

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.

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Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts

Course(s)

  • 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

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:

- Summer First
  • 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.

Program information above is subject to change