The Graduate School
The University of Texas at Austin Graduate School
Welcome from the Dean
About the Graduate School
Established in 1910, the Graduate School has grown to encompass nearly 100 fields of study, and the number of graduate students now exceeds 12,000. More than 800 doctoral degrees and more than 2,800 master's degrees are awarded each year. The University of Texas at Austin awards the second largest number of doctoral degrees in the United States and is one of three southwestern members of the Association of American Universities.
Graduate School Mission
The Graduate School at The University of Texas at Austin is an active community of diverse scholars in over 100 academic programs dedicated to excellence in original research, teaching, creative expression, and intellectual leadership. Using our extensive resources and talents, we cultivate individuals who work together to bring knowledge, innovation, and best practices to meet the great and small challenges of our time.
Our Staff
Staff include the Vice Provost and Graduate Dean, the dean's executive staff (associate and assistant deans, assistant vice president), dean's administrative staff, student services administrative staff, Graduate Recruitment and Outreach staff, and Professional Development and Community Engagement staff.
Graduate School Awards Program
GradNews (monthly newsletter from the Graduate School)
Graduate School Calendar
Archived Graduate School News
Archived Feature Stories
Contact us
Graduate School Office:
Graduate School
The University of Texas at Austin
Main Building 101
#1 University Station, Mail Stop G0400
Austin, TX 78712-0531
Phone: 512-471-4511
Fax: 512-471-7620