About UT
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) — public non-profit university. It is located in Austin, United States. UT is a member of The University of Texas System, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU), Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The university is ranked number 72 in QS World University Rankings 2023. In the USA, UT is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions. The independent international ranking THE is very attentive to universities' research output. According to THE, this higher education institution is in 47 place among universities with the most research publications per year.
UT offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
- Location
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Austin, United States
- Establishment year
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1883
- Students
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50,052
- International students
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4,953
- Female students
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53%
- Acceptance rate
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32%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#72
- Rating in the USA
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2021#29
- Rating THE
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2022#47
UT tuition fees
The academic calendar at UT is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United States. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 7,550 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 13,564 USD. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local10,855 USD/year
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Foreign38,640 USD/year
- Masterthere are free programs
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Local7,550 USD/year
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Foreign13,564 USD/year
Additional costs
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus12,286 USD/year
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off campus12,286 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus4,480 USD/year
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off campus4,480 USD/year
Bachelor degree at UT
UT accept applicants with a GPA of at least 2 to undergraduate programs, as well as those who successfully passed the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 79. Applicants will need a subject exam — ACT or SAT.
- GPA
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2
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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79
Master's degree at UT
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 70. IELTS — 6.5 or higher. UT provides an opportunity to get a master's degree remotely.
- IELTS
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6.5
- TOEFL iBT
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70
- TOEFL PBT
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550
UT campus
The campus of UT is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. UT regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
After graduation, you can stay in United States for another year. You can do this by extending your student visa or applying for a job search visa. Graduates of UT are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
