Program Overview

University of Texas at Austin Programs

The University of Texas at Austin offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various colleges and schools.

Undergraduate Programs

• School of Architecture: Offers Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, and Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.
  • Bachelor of Architecture: A five-year professional degree that includes coursework in design, visual communication, architecture and society, and construction.
  • Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies: A four-year degree that focuses on the study of architecture and its relationship to society, culture, and the environment.
  • Bachelor of Science in Interior Design: A four-year degree that prepares students for careers in interior design and related fields.
• Red McCombs School of Business: Offers Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in various fields, including accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration: A four-year degree that provides a comprehensive education in business principles and practices.
• Moody College of Communication: Offers Bachelor of Science degrees in advertising, communication studies, journalism, and public relations.
  • Bachelor of Science in Advertising: A four-year degree that prepares students for careers in advertising and related fields.
  • Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies: A four-year degree that focuses on the study of human communication and its role in society.
• College of Education: Offers Bachelor of Science degrees in education, kinesiology, and special education.
  • Bachelor of Science in Education: A four-year degree that prepares students for careers in teaching and education.
• Cockrell School of Engineering: Offers Bachelor of Science degrees in various fields, including aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science.
  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering: A four-year degree that prepares students for careers in aerospace engineering and related fields.
• College of Fine Arts: Offers Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in art, music, and theatre.
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art: A four-year degree that prepares students for careers in art and related fields.
• College of Liberal Arts: Offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in various fields, including English, history, and psychology.
  • Bachelor of Arts in English: A four-year degree that focuses on the study of English literature and language.
• College of Natural Sciences: Offers Bachelor of Science degrees in various fields, including biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology: A four-year degree that prepares students for careers in biology and related fields.
• School of Nursing: Offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing: A four-year degree that prepares students for careers in nursing and related fields.

Graduate Programs

• Graduate School: Offers Master's and Doctoral degrees in various fields, including business, engineering, and liberal arts.
  • Master's Degree: A post-baccalaureate degree that provides advanced education in a specific field.
  • Doctoral Degree: A post-master's degree that prepares students for careers in research and academia.
• Law School: Offers Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degrees.
  • Juris Doctor: A three-year professional degree that prepares students for careers in law.
• Medical School: Offers Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
  • Doctor of Medicine: A four-year professional degree that prepares students for careers in medicine.

Course Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture: Requires 161 hours of coursework, including design studios, visual communication, architecture and society, and construction.
• Bachelor of Business Administration: Requires 120 hours of coursework, including business core courses, major-specific courses, and electives.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Requires 120 hours of coursework, including nursing core courses, clinical experiences, and electives.

Admission Criteria

• Undergraduate Admission: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, SAT or ACT scores, and completion of required coursework.
• Graduate Admission: Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, GRE or GMAT scores, and completion of required coursework.
• Law School Admission: Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, LSAT scores, and completion of required coursework.
• Medical School Admission: Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, MCAT scores, and completion of required coursework.

Tuition Fees

• Undergraduate Tuition: Varies depending on residency status and course load.
• Graduate Tuition: Varies depending on residency status and course load.
• Law School Tuition: Varies depending on residency status and course load.
• Medical School Tuition: Varies depending on residency status and course load.

Research Areas

• School of Architecture: Research areas include sustainable design, urban planning, and architectural history.
• Red McCombs School of Business: Research areas include finance, marketing, and management.
• Moody College of Communication: Research areas include advertising, communication studies, and journalism.
• College of Education: Research areas include education policy, teacher education, and special education.
• Cockrell School of Engineering: Research areas include aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science.
• College of Fine Arts: Research areas include art, music, and theatre.
• College of Liberal Arts: Research areas include English, history, and psychology.
• College of Natural Sciences: Research areas include biology, chemistry, and physics.
• School of Nursing: Research areas include nursing education, healthcare policy, and patient outcomes.
• Graduate School: Research areas vary depending on the field of study.
• Law School: Research areas include law and policy, intellectual property, and international law.
• Medical School: Research areas include medicine, healthcare policy, and medical education.