- Bilbao, Spain
UT Austin students have the opportunity to study at the Universidad de
Deusto in Bilbao, Spain. Founded in 1886, the University of Deusto has
approximately 8,000 students and is one of the most distinguished and
prestigious academic institutions in Spain. Bilbao is also a popular
tourist destination as it is home to the modern and impressive
Guggenheim Museum, located near the university. Deusto offers two
academic tracks with a wide choice of courses.
Tracks:
1. Business/International Relations and Spanish program
2. Spanish Language and Culture program
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Finance
- Liberal Arts
- Psychology
- Anthropology
- Geography
- Linguistics
- Sociology
- Business Administration
- Government
- Management
- Spanish
- Economics
- History
- Marketing
- Statistics
- English
- International Business
- Operations Management
- Undergraduate Studies
- European Studies
- International Relations And Gl
2 Programs Available for UNIVERSIDAD DE DEUSTO
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
Classes are taught in Spanish with only about 10 in English. This exchange is available for the spring semester or full year only. Business classes offered in the spring, most are FIN, MKT and MAN. Students from a wide selection of non-business classes; Spanish language offered.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- No minimum GPA, good academic standing
- Completion of ECO & Math & STA 301 required
- Proficiency in Spanish (language evaluation required)
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Housing assistance is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis for student residence halls, or shared apartment rentals. It is highly recommended students apply for housing once they have been accepted as exchange/study abroad students. Admitted students can access the portal using the link below for more housing information.
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Undergraduate
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application fee, $500 Exchange Admin fee, and regular UT tuition for their semester exchange. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/VISA, housing, transportation, and costs of living. Participants pay required emergency health insurance coverage at $19 per week. Financial aid and scholarships can be used.
Dates:
- Program: January 6, 2026 to June 10, 2026
- Instructional: January 12, 2026 to May 22, 2026
- Priority Deadline: March 3, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2025
- Program: September 1, 2025 to December 21, 2025
- Instructional: September 3, 2025 to December 20, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 3, 2025
Application Code
150035
Program Coordinator
Joshua T Rucker
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Video
Video
Tourism Info
Tourism Info
Scholarships
Next Step
You must attend an upcoming BBA International Programs study abroad information session. Then, meet with a BBA semester program coordinator for a mandatory advising appointment. After you complete these two steps, you will be able to apply. Check site below for info session schedule.
Sponsored by DEUSTO - Bilbao - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
*DIRECT-ENROLL AFFILIATE* Students earn 12-18 hours of in-residence credit upon successful completion. Grades appear on the UT transcript, but they are not factored into the overall GPA. Please check both "Academic Credit" links for courses for both "tracks" of the program.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 3.0 GPA, good academic standing.
- Sophomore standing at the time of departure.
- Minimum of 5 semesters college-level Spanish required for internship.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Students live in apartment-style housing, dormitory-style housing, or homestays. In 20219 dormitory stays only.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a one-time $75 application fee to UT and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee. All other costs are paid directly to Deusto, the program provider.
Dates:
- Program: January 8, 2025 to May 23, 2025
- Instructional: January 13, 2025 to May 14, 2025
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2024
- Program: June 23, 2023 to July 28, 2023
- Instructional: June 23, 2023 to July 27, 2023
- Final Deadline: April 3, 2023
- Program: September 2, 2025 to December 18, 2025
- Instructional: September 4, 2025 to December 17, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2025
Application Code
290023
Program Coordinator
Emma Schultz
Additional Resources
Program Website
Academic Credit
Academic Credit
Brochure
Scholarships
Peer Evaluations
Video
Academic Credit
Make an Appointment
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: Europe. Attend a live Q&A if you have questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.