Office of International Affairs

About Us

With more than 2,000 international students and scholars from more than 40 countries, UT Southwestern Medical Center is a home away from home to a vibrant and thriving international academic community. The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is the hub of international activities. Our expert immigration services support UT Southwestern in attracting highly qualified international faculty, researchers, and students, contributing to campus diversity, internationalization, and academic and personal success. Additionally, we ensure compliance with government regulations, partner with departments to hire international staff, and coordinate with departments to ensure international new hires have valid work authorization.

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Our Mission

The Office of International Affairs strives to enhance and facilitate the academic, research, and clinical experiences of international students, trainees, faculty, and researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center by:

Providing expert immigration services and timely and pertinent informational programs.
Serving as advocates for the UT Southwestern international community and serve as their liaison with institutional, local, state, and federal entities.
Advising faculty mentors and administrative personnel regarding visa sponsorship options.

What We Do

We are UT Southwestern Medical Center's Office of International Affairs, meeting the needs of our large and diverse international student population. We ensure compliance with government regulations, partner with departments to hire international staff, and coordinate with departments to ensure international new hires have valid work authorization. Below, take the opportunity to learn more about who we are. For immigration support, our expert immigration specialists are here to advise.