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Degree information and resources for LLILAS students.
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Resources for non-LLILAS students.
LLILAS Degrees
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Latin American Studies, an interdisciplinary field. Scroll down to learn about funding opportunities for LLILAS students.
- Graduate Program
Graduate work in our preeminent program in Latin American Studies provides outstanding interdisciplinary preparation for students planning a career grounded in the production of distinctive knowledge on a specific topic situated in Latin America, from a fundamentally interdisciplinary perspective. Learn more about the master's, dual master's, and PhD programs.
- Undergraduate Program
The bachelor of arts degree in Latin American Studies (LAS) has been designed to provide a general, broad-based knowledge of Latin America. The interdisciplinary LAS major prepares students for a rapidly evolving job market that increasingly demands adaptable thinkers with a global knowledge base who are capable of cross-cultural collaboration. Learn more about the LAS major.
- Courses
Latin American Studies course listings are available for undergraduate and graduate students. View LAS courses.
- Indigenous Language Scholarship
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships during spring and summer 2026 provide tuition stipends for training in K'iche' Maya (spring 2026) or another Indigenous language (summer 2026 only), along with one Latin American Studies course. Application open to all UT Austin students. See scholarship information and application link for spring 2026. Contact Ramya Iyer for more information.
- Courses
Latin American Studies course listings are available for undergraduate and graduate students. View LAS courses.
Graduate Program
Graduate work in our preeminent program in Latin American Studies provides outstanding interdisciplinary preparation for students planning a career grounded in the production of distinctive knowledge on a specific topic situated in Latin America, from a fundamentally interdisciplinary perspective. Learn more about the master's, dual master's, and PhD programs.
Undergraduate Program
The bachelor of arts degree in Latin American Studies (LAS) has been designed to provide a general, broad-based knowledge of Latin America. The interdisciplinary LAS major prepares students for a rapidly evolving job market that increasingly demands adaptable thinkers with a global knowledge base who are capable of cross-cultural collaboration. Learn more.
Funding Opportunities
Funding is available from LLILAS for both graduate and undergraduate study, including grants, fellowships, scholarships, and awards.
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Resources for LLILAS Students
- Funding Opportunities
Funding is available from LLILAS for both graduate and undergraduate study, including grants, fellowships, scholarships, and awards. Click here for all funding opportunities.
- Indigenous Language Scholarship
Spring 2026 funding call closes October 27, 2025. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships during spring and summer 2026 provide tuition stipends for training in K'iche' Maya (spring 2026) or another Indigenous language (summer 2026 only), along with one Latin American Studies course. Application open to all UT Austin students. See scholarship information and application link for spring 2026. Contact Ramya Iyer for more information.
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Resources for non-LLILAS Students
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies offers funding to UT Austin students across disciplines and areas of study for research in Latin America and the Caribbean. Visit the LLILAS Funding page.
- Indigenous Language Scholarships (formerly FLAS)
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships during spring and summer 2026 provide tuition stipends for training in K'iche' Maya (spring 2026) or another Indigenous language (summer 2026 only), along with one Latin American Studies course. Application open to all UT Austin students. See scholarship information and application link for spring 2026. Contact Ramya Iyer for more information.
- Other Funding for Non-LLILAS Students
LLILAS provides a variety of funding to support research in Latin America and the Caribbean by students in any graduate program. Learn more on the LLILAS Funding Page.
- Courses
Latin American Studies courses can be taken by any UT student. View LAS courses.
- Internships
LLILAS has an unpaid internship program that gives undergraduate UT students the opportunity to gain professional experience by learning about LLILAS programs or developing research skills by working with some of our most distinguished Latin Americanist faculty. LLILAS is a vibrant and fast-paced environment where students will have the opportunity to interact with foreign students, visiting Latin American professors, government officials, politicians, and private-sector representatives.
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Indigenous Language Scholarships (formerly FLAS)
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships during spring and summer 2026 provide tuition stipends for training in K'iche' Maya (spring 2026) or another Indigenous language (summer 2026 only), along with one Latin American Studies course. Application open to all UT Austin students. Contact Ramya Iyer for more information.
Funding for Non-LLILAS Students
LLILAS provides a variety of funding to support research in Latin America and the Caribbean by students in any graduate program. Learn more. [More to come in late October 2025.]
Courses
Latin American Studies course listings are available from Spring 2009 to present.
Internships at LLILAS
LLILAS has an unpaid internship program designed to provide undergraduate UT students with the opportunity to gain professional experience by learning about the work of multiple programs within LLILAS or to develop research skills by working with some of our most distinguished Latin Americanist faculty. Our institute is a vibrant and fast-paced environment where students will have the opportunity to interact with foreign students, visiting Latin American professors, government officials, politicians, and private sector representatives.