The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin): what international applicants need

What are The University of Texas at Austin's application deadlines for 2026–27?

The University of Texas at Austin has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on October 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on December 1, 2026.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate?

26.6% for students who started in fall 2024: The University of Texas at Austin admitted 19,417 of its 72,885 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does The University of Texas at Austin require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Yes. The University of Texas at Austin requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants for 2026–27.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (October 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is September 12, 2026: scores on September 25, 2026, registration by August 28, 2026 (late registration September 1, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Austin?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 620–770 in Math and 630–740 in Reading and Writing (56% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 27–33.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is The University of Texas at Austin's application fee for international students?

The University of Texas at Austin's application fee is $90 for international applicants: $15 more than the $75 US applicants pay.

Does The University of Texas at Austin accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. The University of Texas at Austin accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does The University of Texas at Austin accept?

The University of Texas at Austin lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does The University of Texas at Austin accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests The University of Texas at Austin accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does The University of Texas at Austin require?

The University of Texas at Austin doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does The University of Texas at Austin require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. The University of Texas at Austin requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does The University of Texas at Austin have?

1,944 of The University of Texas at Austin's 43,165 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 4.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does The University of Texas at Austin cost for international students?

The University of Texas at Austin is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $44,908 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,688). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,828. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $65,666 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source