Faculty-led Programs
UT Faculty-led programs allow you to take courses abroad taught by UT faculty members and earn UT credit just as if you were taking courses on campus in Austin.
These programs range from four to 10 weeks in length and are offered in May or summer, making them a good option for students who want a shorter-term abroad experience. Faculty-led program offerings change from year-to-year.
For CNS Faculty - Proposing a Program
Are you a CNS faculty member who would like to propose a study abroad program?
The College has developed an internal evaluation process for all CNS faculty-led study abroad proposals. Please contact Timothy Myers, 512-232-7129, tmyers@austin.utexas.edu, to learn about the application process. The CNS internal proposal deadline is November 1.
Summer Programs
Summer faculty-led programs are six to nine-week UT study abroad programs led by one or more UT faculty members. Visit the Study Abroad Office for the full listing of all Summer Faculty-led Programs offered at UT Austin. Below you'll find information about the summer program coordinated through the College of Natural Sciences.
Summer Faculty-led Programs Coordinated by College of Natural Sciences
Organic Chemistry II in Spain
- Estimated Program Fee: $3,200
- Program Dates: July 14 – August 18, 2014
- Taught by: Dr. Kristen Procko
- APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Feb. 15, 2014
This intensive summer program aims to provide science students with the opportunity to study organic chemistry abroad. The program is ideal for pre-health sciences students and students in other science majors. In addition to studying organic chemistry, students will have the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. This course will focus on building Spanish conversational and listening skills. Students take six hours of coursework taught at the University of the Basque Country. The organic chemistry course is taught by a UT faculty in a small classroom learning environment. The Conversational Spanish will be taught by a professor in San Sebastián. Students are in class for approximately four hours per day Monday through Friday for approximately six weeks. This program is offered in the second summer session. 
The university campus has about 10,000 students and is within walking distance of the city. San Sebastián is a vibrant city that is host to many festivals and cultural events. Students will appreciate spending afternoons on San Sebastián's beautiful beaches.
Course Credit: CH 320N Organic Chemistry and Spanish 319S Conversational Spanish
Information Session: Wednesday, January 29, 5-6:30pm, WEL 3.402
Session Powerpoint: HERE
Questions about the program? Please contact the Office for Research and International Study at 512-232-9358, or stop by our office in Painter Hall 3.04.
Partner university: University of the Basque Country
Premier Partners
Study Abroad by Major
Studying abroad for a semester or full academic year is an excellent way to immerse yourself in another culture, learn different perspectives on science and gain the cross-cultural skills that will prepare you for your career.
Exchange Programs
Through exchange programs, CNS students are able to attend foreign partner institutions and take regular university courses alongside students from the host university. This is an ideal option for students looking to live abroad for an extended period while taking a full load of courses that will help them stay on track for graduation at UT. (Students seeking shorter-term experiences should explore UT faculty-led programs.)
Programs for Science Majors
UT Austin has exchange programs with over 150 of the world’s most respected universities, giving students access to some of the best institutions around the world.
To take the guesswork out of selecting the right exchange program, we have created study abroad guides specifically for science majors. Each guide provides a list of 12-15 CNS Premier Partner Universities, highly-ranked exchange programs that have been carefully pre-screened and selected by our faculty.
Pre-Approved Coursework
CNS Premier Partners offer a wide selection of pre-approved courses that you need to complete your UT science degree. Browse pre-approved courses in the My Credit Abroad database.
