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The University of Texas at Austin

University Overview

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), founded in 1883, is one of the most respected universities in the nation and is the largest institution of The University of Texas System. UT Austin is a major research university, home to more than 49,000 students, including 11,300 graduate students and 2,700 faculty. The Times of London ranked UT Austin second among U.S. public universities and 15th overall in its ranking of the world's top 200 universities.

UT Austin is committed to transforming lives for the benefit of society.