One group of students spent spring break learning about invasive species and getting back to nature on a service trip with RecSports. Read more.
About UT
UT's Blanton Museum of Art turns 50 this spring with a new exhibit of masterpieces owned by Longhorns. Take a guided tour through some of the highlights.
The Tower will shine orange April 11 to honor The Daily Texan, the state's "College Paper of the Year" for the third consecutive year. Hook 'em!
The Thomas Jefferson Center introduces students to the Great Books, a keystone of liberal arts education. Learn how these texts are still relevant.
Americans have fractured feelings about the natural gas boom. They want more of it produced at home, but they are sharply divided about fracking. Read more.
One group of students spent spring break learning about invasive species and getting back to nature on a service trip with RecSports. Read more.
UT's Blanton Museum of Art turns 50 this spring with a new exhibit of masterpieces owned by Longhorns. Take a guided tour through some of the highlights.
The Tower will shine orange April 11 to honor The Daily Texan, the state's "College Paper of the Year" for the third consecutive year. Hook 'em!
The Thomas Jefferson Center introduces students to the Great Books, a keystone of liberal arts education. Learn how these texts are still relevant.
Americans have fractured feelings about the natural gas boom. They want more of it produced at home, but they are sharply divided about fracking. Read more.
Our Mission
The mission of The University of Texas at Austin is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research and public service. The university provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special professional educational levels.
Read more about our mission, core purpose and honor code.
Welcome from the President
Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin. Founded in 1883, UT is one of the largest and most respected universities in the nation.
Ours is a diverse learning community, with students from every state and more than 100 countries.
We’re a university with world talent and Texas traditions. Discover more about us online and come visit our beautiful campus in person.
— President William Powers Jr.
Fast Facts about the University
President: William Powers Jr.
Founded: 1883
Degrees awarded yearly: 12,000
Continuing education enrollment: 300,000
Undergraduate academic costs for resident: $9,418 for 2010-11
Employees: About 24,000 staff and faculty members
Registered student organizations: 1,000
Student enrollment: About 51,000 students
Colleges/schools: 17
Operating budget: $2.14 billion for 2010
Research funding: $644 million for 2009-10
Museums and libraries: Seven museums and 17 libraries
Alumni: About 450,000
Mascot: Bevo, the Texas longhorn
Colors: Burnt orange and white
All About the Tower
University Co-op Tower Cam
No matter how far you venture from the 40 Acres, the Tower Cam will keep you close to your UT home.
Tower Lighting Configurations
When the Tower shines orange in the fall, it means "Hook 'em!" But what about other special lightings?