The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, is the flagship public research university of the University of Texas System, with 76 top-ten nationally ranked programs and research across every discipline.
Founded in 1883, The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship public research university of the University of Texas System and one of the largest public universities in the United States. From forty-acre beginnings on College Hill, it has grown into one of the nation's premier public research universities, delivering education and conducting research across every discipline. Its standing is measurable: 76 programs rank in the top ten nationally.
The university operates across higher education, scientific research and graduate education, with a presence in Austin, Texas and a recognised role in global graduate education leadership. Its stated purpose is to solve real-world challenges, and it provides hands-on research opportunities for students alongside unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students in every field.
The institution is guided by a set of community values - learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity and responsibility - and by the ambition captured in its motto, "What starts here truly changes the world." It produces graduates who go on to lead industries worldwide.
