The mission of The University of Texas at Austin is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research and public service. The university provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special professional educational levels.
- #43 Ranking
- 159 Masters
- 3,133 Academic Staff
- 51,991 Students
- 4,731 Students (int'l)
- 28,751 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (50)
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Asian Studies
- MA/MPAff Asian Studies and Public Affairs
- M.A. Astronomy
- MBA/MPAff Business and Public Affairs
- M.Ed. Counselor Education
- M.A. Economics
- MEng/MPAff Engineering and Public Affairs
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.A. Geography
- M.A. Germanic Studies
- M.A. Government
- M.A. History
- MSIS/MA Information Studies and English
- MSIS/MPAff Information Studies and Public Affairs
- M.A. Italian Studies
- JD/MPAff Law and Public Affairs
- MPAff Public Affairs
- MPH/MPAff Public Health and Public Affairs
- MA/MEd Social Studies Education
- MSSW/MPAff Social Work and Public Affairs
- M.A. Sociology
Arts, Design & Architecture (34)
- M.A. Art History
- MM Composition
- MM Conducting
- MFA Dance
- MFA Design
- M.Sc. Historic Preservation
- MArch Historic Preservation
- MID Interior Design
- MM Jazz Studies
- MM Musicology
- MM Performance
- MFA Screenwriting
- MFA Studio Art
- M.Sc. Sustainable Design
- MM Theory
- M.Sc. Urban Design
Humanities (32)
- M.A. Anthropology
- M.A. Classics
- MA/MPAff Communication and Public Affairs
- MM Conducting
- MArch Historic Preservation
- M.Sc. Historic Preservation
- M.A. History
- MSIS/MA Information Studies and English
- M.A. Italian Studies
- MM Jazz Studies
- M.A. Linguistics
- MM Musicology
- M.A. Religious Studies
- MFA Screenwriting
- MM Theory
- MFA Writing
Business & Management (31)
- M.A. Advertising
- Postgraduate Certificate Artificial Intelligence for Leaders
- MA/MPAff Asian Studies and Public Affairs
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- MBA/MPAff Business and Public Affairs
- MA/MPAff Communication and Public Affairs
- Postgraduate Certificate Data Science and Business Analytics
- Postgraduate Certificate Data Science and Business Analytics (Spanish subtitles)
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- MEng/MPAff Engineering and Public Affairs
- M.B.A. Evening MBA
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.B.A. Management
- M.Sc. Marketing
- MPAff Public Affairs
- MPH/MPAff Public Health and Public Affairs
- MSSW/MPAff Social Work and Public Affairs
Computer Science & IT (22)
- Postgraduate Certificate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning- Business Applications (PGP-AIML)
- Postgraduate Certificate Artificial Intelligence for Leaders
- M.A. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Data Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Data Science and Business Analytics
- Postgraduate Certificate Data Science and Business Analytics (Spanish subtitles)
- MSIS Information Studies
- MSIS/MA Information Studies and English
- MSIS/JD Information Studies and Law (JD)
- MSIS/MPAff Information Studies and Public Affairs
- MA/MEd Learning Technologies
- M.Ed. Quantitative Methods
- M.Sc. Software Engineering
Education & Training (20)
- M.A. Art Education
- M.Ed. Counselor Education
- MA/MEd Early Childhood Education
- MA/MEd Learning Technologies
- M.Ed. Online Sport Management
- M.Ed. Quantitative Methods
- MA/MEd STEM Education
- MA/MEd Social Studies Education
- MEd/MSc Sport Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (17)
- M.A. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Plant Biology
- M.Ed. Quantitative Methods
- MA/MEd STEM Education
Engineering & Technology (16)
- M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering Mechanics
- MEng/MPAff Engineering and Public Affairs
- MA/MEd Learning Technologies
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Petroleum Engineering
- MA/MEd STEM Education
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- M.A. Geography
- M.Sc. Geosciences
- M.Sc. Plant Biology
- M.Sc. Sustainable Design
Law (9)
- MSIS/JD Information Studies and Law (JD)
- JD/MSSW Law (JD) and Social Work
- JD/MPAff Law and Public Affairs
- LL.M. Master of Laws
Applied Sciences & Professions (8)
- M.A. Art History
- MSIS Information Studies
- JD/MSSW Law (JD) and Social Work
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- MSSW Social Work
- MSSW/MPAff Social Work and Public Affairs
Medicine & Health (8)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- MSN Nursing
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- MPH/MPAff Public Health and Public Affairs
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- MEd/MSc Exercise Physiology
- M.Ed. Online Sport Management
- MEd/MSc Sport Management
Journalism & Media (5)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- M.Sc. Marine Science
About
History
In September 1883, The University of Texas was officially opened in a ceremony inside an incomplete building on a grassy hill where the Tower now stands. Classes that semester were held in the temporary Capitol, a three-story building on Congress Avenue housing state government while the current Capitol was under construction.
Education
- 156 - Undergrad Degree Programs
- 237 - Graduate Degree Programs
- 12k+ Courses
Research
The University of Texas at Austin supports cutting-edge research in all disciplines, offering more than 200 dedicated research units and centers. Several research groups report directly to the Vice President for Research, but most units are based in individual colleges and schools, where they engage in interdisciplinary research that complements the academic goals of their departments.
- College of Pharmacy
- Dell Medical School
- Jackson School of Geosciences
- LBJ School of Public Affairs
- McCombs School of Business
- Moody College of Communication
- School of Architecture
- School of Information
- School of Law
- School of Nursing
- School of Social Work
University of Texas at Austin Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships for University of Texas at Austin. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
George L. Clark Scholarship Fund
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Junior Achievement Corp – Eva Stevenson Woods Endowed Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2024
1st Formations Business Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Sep 2023
Saagar Govil Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2023
Hoggatt Injury Law Children of Injured Workers Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Carol Stephens SWE Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Bertha Lamme Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Betty Lou Bailey SWE Region F Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
The Hatton Law Firm Aspire Higher Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Jan 2024
Single Parent Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2023
Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Bronx Injury Lawyers P.C. Essay Competition $500 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
21 Nov 2023
Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Fall 2023 Black Law Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Dec 2023
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
03 Oct 2023
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
Will Rogers Memorial Scholarship
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Dec 2023
George L. Clark Scholarship Fund
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Junior Achievement Corp – Eva Stevenson Woods Endowed Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
200000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
06 Nov 2023
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2023
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Oct 2023
College JumpStart Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Feb 2024
Out-of-State Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
19 Sep 2023
Leadership Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Eric Dalius MuzicSwipe Giving 2023
Merit-based Need-based
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Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
43 -6
2022
37 4
2021
41
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
52 -2
2023
50 -3
2022
47
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
58 14
2023
72 -5
2022
67
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
43
2022
43
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
All students are members of Student Government. Student Government's mission is to represent the interests of students and increase student decision-making power; to improve campus life through the creation and continuation of viable and effective student services; to preserve and protect the traditions and legends of UT Austin; and to support students and student organizations in their academic and community endeavors. Student Government is comprised of an executive, legislative and judicial branch, as well as policy directors and agency directors.
Housing services
The University Apartments are reserved for families, graduate students, and undergraduates with at least 30 hours credit and in good standing with the University.
Our University also has the following residence halls:
- Andrews Hall
- Blanton Hall
- Carothers Hall
- Creekside Hall
- Duren Hall
- Kinsolving Hall
- Littlefield Hall
- Whitis Court
- Brackenridge Hall
- Jester East
- Jester West
- Moore-Hill Hall
- Prather Hall
- Roberts Hall
- San Jacinto Hall
Library services
For more than 125 years, The University of Texas Libraries have been committed to building one of the greatest library collections in the world. Maintaining more than 10 million volumes and providing access to the latest digital journals, databases and web resources, our libraries collect and preserve the finest achievements of human knowledge in support of not only research and instruction needs.
ICT services
The UT Service Desk provides students, faculty, and staff at The University of Texas at Austin with a centralized point of contact for computer help, questions concerning ITS services, and navigating.
Medical services
University Health Services is committed to providing high-quality care to patients of all ages, races, ethnicities, physical abilities or attributes, religions, sexual orientations, or gender identities/expression.
- General Medicine
- Allergy, Immunization, and Travel Clinic
- Women's Health
- Nutrition Services
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- STI Testing
- Sexual Assault Forensic Exams
- Travel Health
Student Life
Campus life
- North Campus Living
- South Campus Living
- West Campus Living
Sports facilities
Recreational Sports manages 8 facilities both on and off campus. These facilities include over 500,000 square feet of indoor and 40 acres of outdoor activity space.
Student clubs
Over 70 different sororities and fraternities contribute to campus life at The University of Texas as Austin through a broad range of philanthropic, scholarship and leadership activities.
Accreditation
The University of Texas at Austin is accredited by the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the regional accrediting organization for eleven states in the southeastern United States, including Texas. Read more about the university's accreditation.
Student Reviews
Top notch
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
UT texas is renowned for being the epitome of excellence, providing students with an exceptional learning environment and state-of-the-art facilities. The faculty members are highly competent and proficient in their respective disciplines, imparting valuable knowledge to the students. The lecturers are incredibly supportive and go the extra mile to ensure students are on...
Decent
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The institution prioritizes the success and holistic development of its undergraduate students, investing considerable time and effort to provide them with a broad range of opportunities. The University is widely recognized for its exceptional academic programs and vibrant campus environment. The extensive selection of top-tier extracurricular activities enhances...
A decent institution
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
UT TEXAS is strongly endorsed for individuals seeking to maximize their potential for academic advancement. The institution's educational approach deserves to be recognized as exceptional. This is due to the faculty members' resolute dedication to enhancing students' academic achievements, providing unwavering support to overcome learning obstacles, and...
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