Address: 800 W Campbell Rd, 75080 Richardson, Texas, United States
Computer Science, Engineering, Business (Jindal School)
On 14 February 1961 three Texas Instruments leaders, Eugene McDermott, Cecil Green and Erik Jonsson, chartered the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest in Dallas to supply advanced training in engineering and the physical sciences. The institution was renamed in 1967, and in 1969 it joined the University of Texas System as the University of Texas at Dallas. For its first years it taught graduate students, and juniors and seniors were first admitted in 1975.
The main campus is in Richardson, Texas, north of Dallas. UT Dallas is organised into seven schools, among them engineering and computer science, management, and natural sciences and mathematics. In fall 2024 about 30,000 students were enrolled, and the university now reports more than 150,000 alumni, who call themselves Comets.
The origin in a research centre set up by an electronics company still shapes the profile of the institution, which is strongest in technical and business fields. Applicants should rely on the official UT Dallas website for current degree lists, tuition and application deadlines, because these are revised every academic year.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Signal Processing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Part of UT System. Located in the Telecom Corridor of Richardson, near Dallas. Strong focus on STEM fields, business, and research. Rapidly growing university.
Research:
A research university with strengths in computer science (AI, cybersecurity), engineering (electrical, biomedical), business and management, and audiology. High research activity.
Famous Alumnis:
Naveen Jindal, Aziz Sancar (postdoc), Michael Burgess
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4000
Current students***:
31000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
120000
Pros
Strong programs in computer science, engineering, and business; located in a tech-hub area with industry connections; modern campus; growing research reputation.
Cons
Relatively new university still building its traditions and alumni base, can feel like a commuter campus for some, competitive STEM programs.
Best For
Students interested in computer science, engineering, or business, often valuing a modern research university with strong ties to the tech industry in the Dallas area.
The University of Texas at Arlington, public and also in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, lists engineering, nursing and business.
University of Texas at San Antonio, a public university in San Antonio, combines cybersecurity, business and engineering.
University of North Texas in Denton is a public institution known for music, visual arts and design, and education.
University of Houston, public and located in Houston, covers energy, health sciences and business.
University of Texas at Austin, a public university in Austin, lists engineering, computer science and communication.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
In Canada, the University of Waterloo in Waterloo is public and strong in computer science, engineering and mathematics.
Finland's public Aalto University lists engineering and information and computer science.
The IT University of Copenhagen, a public institution in Denmark, centres on computer science, digital design and business IT.
Sweden's Linköping University is a public university with engineering, computer science and education.
In Ireland, Dublin City University lists engineering, computer science and communication.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
Who started UT Dallas and why?
Three Texas Instruments figures, Eugene McDermott, Cecil Green and Erik Jonsson, chartered it in 1961 as the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest. They wanted the region to produce more graduates with advanced engineering and science training.
When did it join the University of Texas System?
The change took place in 1969, when the institution became the University of Texas at Dallas. It had been renamed once before, in 1967.
Did the university always teach undergraduates?
No. Early on it taught only graduate students, and juniors and seniors were first admitted in September 1975.
Where is the campus?
The main campus is in Richardson, Texas, north of Dallas.
How is the university structured?
It has seven schools, including engineering and computer science, management, and natural sciences and mathematics. Each school runs its own degree programmes.
How many students and alumni does it have?
About 30,000 students studied there in fall 2024. The university states that it has more than 150,000 alumni.
Where can I check tuition and entry requirements?
These are listed on the official UT Dallas website and change every year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Process Reengineering (BPR), Cybersecurity, Engineering, Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management
*: 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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