Academics

All the world's a stage
The International Relations and Global Studies major, the fastest growing Liberal Arts major, is challenging a new generation of global leaders.
The wonder material
In this video, Engineering Professor Rod Ruoff demonstrates the promising new material graphene. With its vast applications, graphene has the potential to transform technology and society.
Re-inventing excellence
Engineers John Goodenough and Adam Heller, named as the university's Inventors of the Year, discuss the importance of creativity and first-rate teaching.
Reporting China
Sixteen students spent four weeks in China navigating the ins and outs of international reporting. View a selection of photographs taken during their time studying abroad.
Student entrepreneurs give a hoot
College of Natural Sciences and McCombs School of Business undergrads started Hoot.Me, an application that turns Facebook into a study tool.
Know - Your connection to a world of ideas
The International Relations and Global Studies major, the fastest growing Liberal Arts major, is challenging a new generation of global leaders.
In this video, Engineering Professor Rod Ruoff demonstrates the promising new material graphene. With its vast applications, graphene has the potential to transform technology and society.
Engineers John Goodenough and Adam Heller, named as the university's Inventors of the Year, discuss the importance of creativity and first-rate teaching.
Sixteen students spent four weeks in China navigating the ins and outs of international reporting. View a selection of photographs taken during their time studying abroad.
College of Natural Sciences and McCombs School of Business undergrads started Hoot.Me, an application that turns Facebook into a study tool.

Academic Dates & Deadlines

February 13, Monday: Last day a student enrolled in graduate school or professional school may drop a class without a possible academic penalty.
February 17, Friday: Second tuition payment due for students who selected the three-payment plan.
March 1, Thursday: Application deadline for International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) for summer and fall study abroad programs.

Curious thinkers and innovative minds make The University of Texas at Austin home to a rich academic experience. Internationally competitive programs allow each student and faculty member to create his or her own intellectual challenge.