University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

 

The University of Texas started with one building, eight professors, and 221 students in 1883, and has been growing since. It is located in Austin, Texas. The University is the flagship school of the University of Texas System. It has been recognized for its academic brilliance and ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S news and world report. It has around 156 undergraduate programs, and 237 graduate degree programs, including doctoral. It also offers study abroad programs in about 78 countries. 
The different colleges and schools under this university are: 

Cockrell School of Engineering

College of Education

College of Fine Arts

College of Liberal Arts

College of Natural Sciences

College of Pharmacy

Dell Medical School

Graduate School

Jackson School of Geosciences

LBJ School of Public Affairs

McCombs School of Business

Moody College of Communication

School of Architecture

School of Information

School of Law

School of Nursing

School of Social Work

School of Undergraduate Studies

Along with the main campus in Austin, the University also houses modern facilities including the J.J Pickle research campus and the West Pickle Research building in northwest Austin. These campuses are solely dedicated to research purposes. 

The University of Texas at Austin ranking is #71 by the QS Global World Ranking 2021. Times Higher Education has ranked it #44 in the World University Rankings 2021 and #31 in the World Reputation Rankings 2019. 

The University of Texas at Austin acceptance rate is around 32%. It is one of the most selective universities in the US. The average GRE scores required to get admission to the university is around 155 in Verbal Section and 160 in Quant.

The main campus is spread across 431 acres and houses 17 libraries holding over 10 million volumes and 7 museums. The university has Beaux-Arts Main Building and a tower which have been designed by the renowned French architect, Paul Philipe Cret. 
The institute also makes sure that its research units get access to the latest facilities and advanced laboratories. Some of the advanced facilities and lab under the university include: 

Department of Chemistry Center for Electrochemistry X-Ray Facility  Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Mass Spectrometry

Center for Electrochemistry

X-Ray Facility 

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

Mass Spectrometry

Institute for Cellular and Molecular Biology DNA & Genomics Facility UT Microarray Facility Microscopy & Imaging Facility Proteomics Facility

DNA & Genomics Facility

UT Microarray Facility

Microscopy & Imaging Facility

Proteomics Facility

Image Research Centre This has facilities like a high-field (3 Tesla) MRIt, an image analysis computer suite, test rooms, fully outfitted electronics & machine shops, offices, and a conference/classroom area. 

This has facilities like a high-field (3 Tesla) MRIt, an image analysis computer suite, test rooms, fully outfitted electronics & machine shops, offices, and a conference/classroom area. 

Nanotechnology Core Facilities Nano/Micro Fabrication and Inspection Electron and Scanning Probe Microscopy Electronic and Optoelectronic Testing Spectroscopy

Nano/Micro Fabrication and Inspection

Electron and Scanning Probe Microscopy

Electronic and Optoelectronic Testing

Spectroscopy

Physics Department Mechanical Section that has four groups—the Machine Shop, the Student Machine Shop, the Cryogenics Shop, and the Electronics Shop. Materials Physics Lab (Advanced Atomic Design group)

Mechanical Section that has four groups—the Machine Shop, the Student Machine Shop, the Cryogenics Shop, and the Electronics Shop.

Materials Physics Lab (Advanced Atomic Design group)

Texas Petawatt Laser The Texas Petawatt Laser is the highest power laser in the world and produces an enormous output.

The Texas Petawatt Laser is the highest power laser in the world and produces an enormous output.

Texas Natural Science Centre Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory Texas Natural History Collections Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory ( has a high-resolution X-ray CT scanner) 

Non-vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory

Texas Natural History Collections

Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory ( has a high-resolution X-ray CT scanner) 

Field Research Stations Brackenridge Field Lab Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Marine Science Institute

Brackenridge Field Lab

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Marine Science Institute

 

Residence Halls:

The university has 14 residence halls that take care of your overall growth by providing a very supportive environment. They also hold special programs to help you hone your skills outside the classrooms. You will also have access to lounges, study areas, and 24-hour computer labs if you are living on campus. Another huge advantage of on-campus living is that transportation becomes easy. You can ride free on Capitol Metro to any place in Austin. The rates for both fall and spring semesters start at $11,791 and go upto $19,659 and include room, meal plan, internet service, laundry, and applicable sales tax.
There are three communities, and each of them has a certain number of residence halls under it.

1. Whitis Area Community

Andrews Residence Hall

Blanton Hall

Carothers Hall 

Duren Hall

2. Waller Creek Community

Brackenridge Hall

Creekside Hall

Moore-Hill Hall

3. Jester Area Community

Jester East

Jester West

University Apartments

University Apartments are a good option for families, graduate as well as undergraduate students. You can have a one-, two- or three-bedroom apartment as per your requirements. They also offer special programs which help you to bond with people and be part of communities there. Laundry facilities, Internet and Apogee basic TV Services are also provided. The 24-hour police patrolling makes the University apartments a safe place to reside in. They are situated within minutes from downtown. 

The University of Texas at Austin fees for Indian students is around $18,000 annually. The annual off-campus living costs around $7000.

Scholarships are provided with both on the basis of financial need and merit. You are highly recommended to submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for a wide range of scholarships. Many colleges and schools under the university give away their own scholarships.

For example, the Cockrell School of Engineering awards merit offers its competent graduate students financial packages that comprise one or more fellowships, paid teaching or research positions, insurance, and tuition coverage.
The Gates Millennium Scholar scholarship is provided to international students pursuing graduate studies. You can use the university’s scholarship finder to find the scholarship as per your profile. 

The average salary for graduates from the University of Texas at Austin is $71k. The median salary for professionals with 10+ years of experience is $111,400. Around 48% of the alumni say that their job makes the world a better place. A large number of university graduates are employed in SAAS development. The average salary for male graduates is $80k per annum whereas female graduates make on average $61k annually. 

Like other universities, senior software engineers make the most with the median annual salary of $113K. University graduates generally opt for San Francisco Calif. as an employment destination and make a  median salary of $98K whereas graduates employed in San Antonio, Texas make a median of $60k. MS graduates make between $53,595 - $110,528. Popular employers like International Business Machines (IBM) Corp. pays between $68,416 - $119,160 while Dell Inc. pays in the range of $64,800 - $118,767.

Indeed, Inc. pays between $46,422 - $93,837 while Lockheed Martin Corp pays in the racket of $60,000 - $115,887. Students studying MS students from Chemical Engineering discipline earned $6,267 in their monthly internship while those from Civil, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum, and Geosystems Engineering and Operations Research and Industrial Engineering earned $3,031, $5,103, $4,140, $6,085 and $5,075 respectively during their month-long internships.

The University was ranked 31st by the Center for World University Rankings (2018-2019),  36th by the Times Higher Education survey (2018), 13th best by the Nature Index (2018), and 32nd in the US News and World Report.

Some famous alumni from University of Texas at Austin include:

Wes Anderson, Filmmaker

James Baker, Former White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State

Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady of the United States

Jordan Spieth, Professional golfer

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

Owen Wilson, Actor

Walter Cronkite, Journalist

The main campus of UT Austin is located in downtown Austin with Clarksville on its west, Central East Austin on its southeast, central Austin on its north, and Chestnut on its east.

The university provides much of the color and vibe to the city, and there cannot be much surprise that the heart of the city is well-connected by all means of transport. The campus is 15 minutes northwards by road from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Shuttles are available from the airport. The university is 10 minutes eastwards from the Amtrak train station at Austin. Capital Metro and Greyhound Bus Lines connect the university campus to all the major spots in the city. The university has also made arrangements for UT Shuttle Bus service and Capital Metro Bus service for easily navigating the campus.

UT Austin is lucky to be situated in the best of natural and built environments. Offices of the leading IT companies on one side and Hill Country on the other side make the Texas sun soothing while offering the right mix of metropolitan pace and small-town tranquility. Numerous music, film, and art festivals round the year and cozy cafes that dot Austin add to the youthful charm of the university campus.  

University of Texas at Austin Map Location

Address: Austin, TX 78712, United States