The Fulbright Program has recognized The University of Texas at Austin for its status as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of graduating students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Chronicle of Higher Education publishes these lists annually, and this marks the 16th year of top-producing honors for UT.
UT Austin selected 11 Longhorns as Fulbright U.S. Students for the academic year 2025-2026, landing it among the top 12 public universities in the nation. During the past 22 years, UT has coordinated Fulbright grants for 267 awardees.
“It is a distinct honor to once again be recognized as a leading institution for Fulbright U.S. students in 2025–2026, a reflection of the University’s ongoing commitment to global learning,” said Sonia Feigenbaum, senior vice provost for global engagement and chief international officer. “As we mark this accomplishment, we also reaffirm our mission to provide transformative educational opportunities that empower the next generation of global leaders and deepen UT Austin’s connections around the world.”
Texas Global begins promoting the Student Fulbright competition every April, with campuswide informational sessions and writing workshops through May and one-on-one advising available until the campus Fulbright deadline in September. Then, a committee of previous UT Austin faculty and staff Fulbright awardees convenes annually to review and provide feedback on students’ Fulbright applications.
Fulbright Top-Producing Institutions such as UT Austin value global connections and support their campus community members in pursuing international opportunities. Fulbright alumni achieve distinction and are often subsequently recognized as leaders in government, business, science, technology, research, education and the arts.
Established in 1946 to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries, the Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program. Each year, it provides opportunities for exceptional Americans and participants from 160 countries and locations to study, teach, and conduct research abroad, advancing knowledge, science, and industry through international exchange and collaboration.
Applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program at UT Austin are supported by the Education Abroad unit of Texas Global. Sonia Seeman, associate professor in the Butler School of Music, serves as the faculty committee chair and advisor. More information is available at Texas Global Fulbright or by emailing fulbright@austin.utexas.edu.For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit fulbrightprogram.org/.
