Founded in 1883, UT Austin is a major public research university and the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. It is a leading center for research in engineering, computer science, communication, business, and energy.
Address: 110 Inner Campus Drive, 78705 Austin, Texas, United States
Engineering, Computer Science, Communication
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Geotechnics, Life Sciences, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Flagship of UT System. Strong ties with tech industry in Austin (“Silicon Hills”), energy sector (oil and gas), and NASA. Member of Association of American Universities. McDonald Observatory is a key research facility.
Research:
A top public research university with strengths in engineering (petroleum, chemical, civil, aerospace), computer science (AI, robotics), communication, energy resources, natural sciences, and business. High research expenditure.
Famous Alumnis:
Michael Dell, Matthew McConaughey, Laura Bush, Neil deGrasse Tyson (MA), Walter Cronkite, Kevin Durant, Renée Zellweger
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
10100
Current students***:
52400
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
505000
Pros
Leading public research university in Texas, strong engineering and computer science programs, vibrant and growing city of Austin, large and diverse campus, excellent business school (McCombs).
Cons
Very large student population, can be bureaucratic, some undergraduate classes are very large, Austin cost of living is increasing.
Best For
Students seeking a top-tier public education and research opportunities, particularly in engineering, computer science, or communication, in a dynamic, culturally rich, and growing city.
- Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Energy, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Robotics
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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