Housing
Long-Term Housing Options
Students and visiting scholars are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. The International Office is not able to make on or off-campus housing reservations.
On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available only to enrolled students at UT-Austin. While students are not required to live on campus, residence halls or dormitories are available for international students. These living facilities provide room and meals, which are served in a cafeteria. Priority is given to freshmen. Apply as early as possible (no later than May 1) as spaces are limited. For on-campus housing, contactDivision of Housing and Food Services
P.O. Box 7666
University Station, Austin, TX 78713-7666
Tel. (512) 471-3136
Fax (512) 471-9101
Off-Campus Housing
Private Dormitories
Though on-campus dormitory space is limited, the need for safe, convenient dormitory space in Austin is filled by several off-campus private dormitories. Though located "off" campus, private dormitories are quite near (in some cases, just across the street) from UT. Private dormitories room prices include a meal package.
| The Castillian | 2323 San Antonio | (512) 478-9811 |
| Dobie Center | 2021 Guadalupe | (512) 505-1000 |
| Goodall-Wooten | 2112 Guadalupe St. | (512) 472-1343 |
| Hardin House | 2206 Rio Grande | (512) 472-6717 |
| University Towers | 801 W. 24th St. | (512) 472-5846 |
Cooperative houses
Cooperative houses are democratically-run residences, called "co-ops," in which occupants share cooking and cleaning responsibilities and share decision making about house policies and activities. Sometimes less expensive than other housing options, Co-ops provide an opportunity to meet a variety of people. For information contact:
| College Houses, Inc. | 1906 Pearl St. | (512) 476-5678 |
| Deutsches Haus (German House) | 2103 Nueces St. | (512) 477-8865 |
| Inter-Cooperative Council | 510 W. 23rd St | (512) 476-1957 |
| Austin Cooperatives Directory |
University Apartments
Officially affiliated with UT-Austin, the University Apartments are also known as "family housing". Family housing offers inexpensive off-campus UN-furnished apartments for single and married students and are available on a limited basis. University Apartments are limited to students who are enrolled full-time at UT-Austin.
Contact: University Apartments at (512) 232-5299, fax at (512) 232-5353, or view the website at http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing
Apartments in Austin
Many privately owned apartments are available within walking distance of campus and on the UT shuttle bus or city bus routes. Some helpful tips to assist you in your housing search are as follows:Many International Student Organizations assist students in finding long-term housing in Austin. To find out if there is a student organization that represents your home country of region, consult the International Student Organization List
The UT-Austin Website has links to off-campus housing accommodations - look under "Housing"
Check the “Classified” Section of the Daily Texan, Austin American Statesman,or Austin Chronicle
Select "Central" Austin, for addresses nearest the University of Texas at Austin.
Walk or drive around neighborhoods near campus (north or west) looking for “For Rent” or “For Lease” signs.
Refer to the Capital Metropolitan (CapMetro) and University Shuttle Bus routes and schedules for convenient public transportation.
Contact an Apartment Locator Service (apartments are usually rented in person, but apartment locator services may assist you before you arrive)
| Apartment Finders | (512) 322-9556 / (800) 711-0498 |
| Properties One | (512) 836-0727 |
| Habitat Hunters | (512) 482-8651 |
| AptRatings.com | |
| Austin City Realty | (512) 477-2489 |
| Perfect Place | (512) 791-7774 / email: rbjeffrey@austin.rr.com |
| Remax Affinity Group | (512) 372-9595 / email: mlangenbach@austin.rr.com |
| Sublet for International Faculty and & Scholars | Sabatical Housing Mailing List email: Laura Gonzalez |