University of Texas, Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university where students learn, create and work across disciplines.

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About University of Texas, Austin

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Texas. Its homepage describes a new Core Curriculum intended to give every UT student a balanced education across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The university lists 170 areas of study and 70 undergraduate and graduate programs in the top 10, according to its homepage.

The homepage also highlights research activity, including 1,291 patents in the last 10 years and 4,400 active externally funded projects in FY25. It states that the university exists first to serve Texas and Texans as the state's flagship university, and reports economic and employment effects on Texas. These are the university's own figures. The homepage does not provide admissions requirements, tuition, or costs.

Key features

  • New Core Curriculum spanning arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM
  • Homepage lists 70 undergraduate and graduate programs in the top 10
  • 170 areas of study listed on the homepage
  • 4,400 active externally funded research projects in FY25, per homepage
  • 1,291 patents in the last 10 years, per homepage
  • Total research expenditures of 1.37 billion dollars in FY25, per homepage
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  • Homepage reports 1,291 patents in the last 10 years and 4,400 active externally funded projects in FY25.
  • The new Core Curriculum is designed to give every UT student a common education across major academic areas.
  • Homepage reports that UT adds 18 billion dollars per year to the Texas economy and that alumni support 122 thousand jobs across Texas.

University of Texas, Austin at a glance

Official website
utexas.edu
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
US
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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University of Texas, Austin FAQ

What is the new Core Curriculum?
According to the homepage, it is a curriculum that will provide every UT student with a rigorous and balanced education across the arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM, preparing graduates for careers, citizenship, and purposeful lives.
How many areas of study does the university offer?
The homepage lists 170 areas of study.
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