The International Center provides access to quality international education that impacts all of UT Dallas by building and cultivating strategic partnerships locally and abroad; supporting the success of international students and scholars; and developing safe and meaningful opportunities for students, faculty and staff to interact with peers and colleagues across the globe.

The UT Dallas International Center is organized administratively into several areas: International Students and Scholars, International Education, International Initiatives, and Immigrant and Citizenship Services, and UTD Global.


International Education (OIE)

Supports the UTD strategic plan of global engagement by preparing students to lead in this globally interconnected and diverse world through a variety of international education programs; by supporting the health, safety and security of the UTD community traveling abroad; and by facilitating international partnerships.

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International Students and Scholars (ISSO)

Serves our F-1 and J-1 international students, scholars and visitors, campus units and university administration through accurate and prompt immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach.

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International Initiatives (II)

Supports the UT Dallas strategic plan theme of global engagement by developing opportunities to increase internationalization on campus, participation in education abroad and visibility of the University brand to international audiences.

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Immigrant and Citizenship Services (OICS)

Supporting both the UTD community and beyond, the Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services offers expert guidance and assistance throughout the immigration journey.

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Passport Services

We are an official passport application acceptance facility that provides services to the UTD community as well as to the greater north Texas area. Schedule an appointment today

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UTD Global

Through customized online and hybrid programs — including pre-bachelor’s and pre-master’s pathways — UTD Global offers flexible, high-quality learning experiences designed to meet your academic goals and schedule, wherever you are.

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