Explore, Learn and Connect

Any good university educates its students. But a great university—a university with monumental
impact and a tradition of intellectual leadership—does more. It transforms lives on a grand scale.

Or, as we like to say, what starts here changes the world.

Since 1883, students from across Texas and around the world have come to The University of
Texas at Austin to seek challenges and open doors to the future. Graduate students choose
the university for its reputation for academic excellence, its commitment to research and
teaching, and its location. They also choose it for the diversity—in all its forms—evident on
campus, and for which Austin is famous.

gradschool.utexas.edu/about-us/why-ut-austin

FACT: UT Austin alumni have been awarded 112 Fulbright Scholarships, 31 Rhodes Scholarships and 23
Marshall Scholarships.

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Excellence in Research and Teaching
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the world’s leading research universities, support-
ing cutting-edge research in all disciplines and offering more than 200 dedicated research
units and centers, ranging from the Texas Advance Computing Center to the Teresa Lozano
Long Institute of Latin American Studies. It’s all done with an eye toward excellence.
Forty-nine of our graduate programs and specialties are ranked in the top 10 in the country
by U.S. News & World Report, such as Petroleum Engineering, Computer Science, Educational
Administration, Pharmacy, Social Work and Accounting. But a rank doesn’t tell you everything.

The Graduate School provides access to resources, services and funding to support nearly
11,000 graduate students enrolled in graduate departments at the university. The Univer-
sity of Texas at Austin offers graduate study in 14 colleges and schools and in more than 80
doctoral and nearly 120 master’s degree programs.

FACTS: Each year, over 3,700 degrees are awarded. 833 doctoral and 2,887 master’s.
786 patents have been awarded to the university within the last 10 years.
UT Austin offers the fifth largest library system in the U.S. with over 10 million volumes, research
tools and personal support.

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College of Natural Sciences
cns.utexas.edu
One of the largest colleges of science in the country has a small-community feel. The College
of Natural Sciences fosters connections between top scientists and students, between
science and math subjects, and between classroom learning and hands-on experience. Get
challenged and inspired while enjoying the freedom to explore your own interests and develop
new ones. 

Programs Degree Contact

Astronomy Ph.D. Abigail Black- studentinfo@astro.as.utexas.edu
Biochemistry Ph.D. Tom Atchity - tomatchity@utexas.edu
Cell and Molecular Biology Ph.D. Tom Atchity - tomatchity@utexas.edu
Chemistry Ph.D. Betsy Hamblen - bhamblen@cm.utexas.edu
Computer Science MSCS, Ph.D. Katie Dahm - csadmis@cs.utexas.edu
Ecology, Evolution & Behavior Ph.D. Tamra Rogers - tamra@mail.utexas.edu
Human Development & Family Sciences Ph.D. Jennifer Livingston - jenna.l@austin.utexas.edu
Marine Science Ph.D. Jamey Pelfrey - jamey.pelfrey@austin.utexas.edu
Mathematics MA, Ph.D. Elisa Bass - bass@math.utexas.edu
Microbiology Ph.D. Tom Atchity - tomatchity@utexas.edu
Neuroscience Ph.D. Krystal Phu - neuroscience@mail.clm.utexas.edu
Nutritional Sciences Ph.D. Kyle Schmidlin - kyle.schmidlin@austin.utexas.edu
Physics Ph.D. Matt Ervin - graduate@physics.utexas.edu
Physics (Applied) MSApplPhy Matt Ervin - graduate@physics.utexas.edu
Plant Biology MA, Ph.D. Tamra Rogers - tamra@mail.utexas.edu
Statistics MSStat Vicki Keller - vicki.keller@cns.utexas.edu
Statistics Ph.D. Vicki Keller - vicki.keller@cns.utexas.edu

FACT: 12 of the College of Natural Science’s programs are ranked in the top 10 nationally. (U.S. News and World
Report)

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Moody College of Communication
moody.utexas.edu
The Moody College of Communication is the nation’s foremost institution for the study of
advertising and public relations, communication sciences and disorders, communication
studies, journalism, radio, television and film. Nationally recognized for its faculty, research,
student media and state-of-the-art facilities, Moody prepares its students to thrive in an era
of media convergence. 

Programs Degree Contact

Advertising MA, Ph.D. Ronda Barnett - ronda.barnett@austin.utexas.edu
Communication Sciences & Disorders – Audiology Au.D. Liesbeth Demaer - liesbeth@austin.utexas.edu
Communication Sciences & Disorders – Speech MA, Ph.D. Liesbeth Demaer - liesbeth@austin.utexas.edu
Language Pathology
Communication Studies MA, Ph.D. Aida Gonzales - aida.gonzalez@austin.utexas.edu
Journalism Ph.D. Sylvia Edwards - sylvia.edwards@austin.utexas.edu
Radio – Television – Film MA, Ph.D. Mona Syed - msyed@austin.utexas.edu
Radio – Television – Film, Film Production MFA Mona Syed - msyed@austin.utexas.edu
Radio – Television – Film, Screenwriting MFA Mona Syed - msyed@austin.utexas.edu

FACT: Moody College alumni have won virtually every media award and honor—including Pulitzer Prizes,
Oscars and Emmys—many times over.

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McCombs School of Business
mccombs.utexas.edu
One of the most-distinguished business schools in the country, the McCombs School of
Business is dedicated to educating the business leaders of tomorrow while creating knowledge
for industry and society. Rankings tell only part of the story of what makes McCombs great,
but they’re a good beginning. McCombs is one of the few schools in the country to receive top
marks in nearly all the business specialty areas ranked annually by U.S. News and World Report.

Programs Degree Contact

Accounting MPA Keri Ledezma - keri.ledezma@mccombs.utexas.edu
Accounting Ph.D. Kelly Finn - Kelly.Finn@mccombs.utexas.edu
Finance Ph.D. Mohd Ishak - ian.ishak@mccombs.utexas.edu
Finance – Option III* MSFin Cierra Campbell - cierra.bridges@mccombs.utexas.edu
Information, Risk & Operations Management Ph.D. Alana Lipham - alana.lipham@mccombs.utexas.edu
Information, Risk & Operations Management MSITM Briana Weiland -briana.weiland@mccombs.utexas.edu
- Option III
Business Analytics – Option III* MSBA Erica Sowder - erica.sowder@mccombs.utexas.edu
Management Ph.D. Kristen Bond - kristen.bond@mccombs.utexas.edu
Marketing Ph.D. Susannah Raulino - susannah.raulino@mccombs.utexas.edu
Marketing – Option III* MSMkt Cierra Campbell - cierra.bridges@mccombs.utexas.edu
Technology Commercialization – Option III* MSTC Stuart Bone - stuart.bone@mccombs.utexas.edu
*Option III programs offer the graduate degree curriculum tailored to special needs in modes of delivery, student clientele, course design, class
meeting times and locations. Courses may be run as either in-residence or not-in-residence. Students registered in these degree programs are
not eligible for university financial aid, except federal guaranteed loans and some private sector loans.

FACTS: In the last 10 years, UT Austin entrepreneurs have founded 65 companies.
$8.8 billion | Texas business activity generated by UT Austin (2012-13)
McCombs Accounting Program is Ranked #1.

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School of Nursing
nursing.utexas.edu
One of the leading nursing schools in the country, the School of Nursing at The University of
Texas at Austin boasts a history of excellence in academics, research and service.

Our alumni care for countless patients in Texas and around the world. Our researchers, mean-
while, lead the way in studying patient outcomes, end-of-life care and gerontology. And our
students learn by doing, working alongside medical staff in programs that have changed the
landscape of nursing care and outreach to underserved populations in Central Texas.

Programs Degree Contact

Nursing MSN, Ph.D., DNP* (Option III*) Tracy Demchuk - tdemchuk@mail.nur.utexas.edu
*Option III programs offer the graduate degree curriculum tailored to special needs in modes of delivery, student clientele, course design, class
meeting times and locations. Courses may be run as either in-residence or not-in-residence. Students registered in these degree programs are
not eligible for university financial aid, except federal guaranteed loans and some private sector loans.

FACT: Ranked #23 in the nation for best graduate nursing program by U.S. News and World Report (2018)

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Cockrell School of Engineering
engr.utexas.edu
The Cockrell School of Engineering is consistently ranked among the top five percent of more
than 340 accredited engineering schools in the United States. Cockrell’s 23 graduate degree
programs propel research and innovation, develop transformative technologies and cultivate
solutions to advance society.

Programs Degree Contact

Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. Tina Woods - twoods@mail.utexas.edu
Biomedical Engineering MSE, Ph.D. Lacy White - lacy.white@utexas.edu
Chemical Engineering Ph.D. Eloise Boisjoli - chemgrad@utexas.edu
Civil Engineering MSE, Ph.D. Velma Vela - velma.vela@utexas.edu
Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – CommNetS Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – Computer Architecture & Embedded MSE, Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
Processors
ECE – Computer Engineering Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – Electromagnetics & Acoustics Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – Energy Systems MSE, Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – Manufacturing Systems Engineering Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – Plasma, Quantum Electronics & Optics Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
ECE – Software Engineering Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu

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 Programs Degree Contact
ECE – Software Engineering – Option III* MSE Laura Salinas - lauren.salinas@austin.utexas.edu
ECE – Solid-State Electronics Ph.D. Barry Levitch - blevittch@mail.utexas.edu
Engineering Management – Option III* MSE Yoliet Vela Garcia - yoliet.vela@austin.utexas.edu
Engineering Mechanics MSE, Ph.D. Tina Woods - twoods@mail.utexas.edu
Environmental & Water Resources Engineering MSE Velma Vela - velma.vela@utexas.edu
Materials Science & Engineering MSE, Ph.D. Krista Seidel - krista.seidel@austin.utexas.edu
Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. Ashlee Vrana - ashlee.vrana@austin.utexas.edu
Mechanical Engineering – Option III* MSE Yoliet Vela Garcia - yoliet.vela@austin.utexas.edu
Operations Research & Industrial Engineering Ph.D. Ashlee Vrana - ashlee.vrana@austin.utexas.edu
Petroleum Engineering Ph.D. Amy Stewart - amy.d.stewart@austin.utexas.edu

*Option III programs offer the graduate degree curriculum tailored to special needs in modes of delivery, student clientele, course design, class
meeting times and locations. Courses may be run as either in-residence or not-in-residence. Students registered in these degree programs are
not eligible for university financial aid, except federal guaranteed loans and some private sector loans.

FACTS: 786 | Number of patents issued to UT Austin researchers in the last decade.
Cockrell students and faculty are designing tools to target cancer cells, better batteries for electric cars
and customized prosthetics for veterans.
Top 10 | U.S. News and World Report’s Best Engineering Schools.

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College of Education
education.utexas.edu
Consistently ranked one of the best schools in the country, the College of Education is at the
forefront of changes in education both inside and outside the classroom. Our research-based
programs train future educators to bring vision and leadership to teaching and learning
and prepare students for successful careers as teachers, physical therapists, coaches and
scientists. We’re recreating the landscape of education by developing leaders who’ll meet the
challenges of a diverse society and empower tomorrow’s citizens to be lifelong learners.

Programs Degree Contact

Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Leadership & Policy
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology – School
Educational Psychology – Counseling
Educational Psychology – Human Devel-
opment, Culture & Learning Sciences
Educational Psychology – Psychological
and Education Measurement, Statistics,
Evaluation & Research Method
Health Behavior & Health Education
Kinesiology
Science, Technology, Engineering &
Mathematics Education
Special Education
MA, MEd, Ed.D., Ph.D. Stephen Flynn - sflynn@austin.utexas.edu
MEd, Ed.D., Ph.D. Hortensia Palomares - hpalomares@austin.utexas.edu
MA, MEd Pam Larick - plarick@austin.utexas.edu
Ph.D. Pam Larick - plarick@austin.utexas.edu
Ph.D. Pam Larick - plarick@austin.utexas.edu
Ph.D. Pam Larick - plarick@austin.utexas.edu
Ph.D. Pam Larick - plarick@austin.utexas.edu
MEd, MSHBHEd, Ph.D. Philip Salazar - salazar@austin.utexas.edu
MEd, MSKin, Ph.D. Philip Salazar - salazar@austin.utexas.edu
MA, MEd, Ph.D. Stephen Flynn - sflynn@austin.utexas.edu
MA, MEd, Ed.D., Ph.D. Alicia Zapata - a.zapata@austin.utexas.edu

FACT: Five Programs ranked in the Top 10

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College of Fine Arts
finearts.utexas.edu
The College of Fine Arts is a close-knit community where students find the ideal balance
of art and academics. Dedicated training in technique and craft is set within the context of
rigorous and diverse scholarly work.

Programs Degree Contact

Conducting DMA Dan Seriff - daniel.seriff@yahoo.com

Music Composition MMusic, DMA Dan Seriff - daniel.seriff@yahoo.com
Music & Human Learning MMusic, MDA, Ph.D. Dan Seriff - daniel.seriff@yahoo.com
Music Performance MMusic, DMA Dan Seriff - daniel.seriff@yahoo.com
Music Theory MMusic, Ph.D. Dan Seriff - daniel.seriff@yahoo.com
Musicology/Ethnomusicology MMusic, Ph.D. Dan Seriff - daniel.seriff@yahoo.com
Art Education MA Violet Cantu - vcantu@austin.utexas.edu
Art History MA, Ph.D. Stacy Brodie - stacybrodie@austin.utexas.edu
Art/Design MFA Violet Cantu - vcantu@austin.utexas.edu
Art (Studio) MFA Violet Cantu - vcantu@austin.utexas.edu
Theatre MA, MFA, Ph.D. Andrea Grapko - andrea.grapko@austin.utexas.edu
Theatre (Acting) MFA Andrea Grapko - andrea.grapko@austin.utexas.edu
Theatre MA, MFA, Ph.D. Andrea Grapko - andrea.grapko@austin.utexas.edu
Theatre (Acting) MFA Andrea Grapko - andrea.grapko@austin.utexas.edu
Theatre (Dance) MFA Andrea Grapko - andrea.grapko@austin.utexas.edu
Theatre (Directing) MFA Andrea Grapko - andrea.grapko@austin.utexas.edu
Theatre (Theatrical Design & Technology) MFA Andrea Grapko - andrea.grapko@austin.utexas.edu

FACT: Fine Arts faculty and alumni are the recipients of Tonys, Emmys, Oscars, Fulbright fellowships and the
Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

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College of Liberal Arts
liberalarts.utexas.edu
The College of Liberal Arts teaches its 9,000-plus students to think critically and independently
so they can thrive in the world beyond campus. Dedicated to promoting cutting-edge research
that helps people better understand human history, society and culture, Liberal Arts is the natu-
ral home for those who are curious about the world—and who want to understand how it works.
Programs Degree Contact
African & African Diaspora Studies MA, Ph.D. Stacie Brodie - stacie.brodie@austin.utexas.edu
American Studies Ph.D. Olga Koutseridi - o.koutseridi@austin.utexas.edu
Anthropology Ph.D. Chaz Nailor - cnailor@austin.utexas.edu
Anthropology (Sociocultural) Ph.D. Chaz Nailor - cnailor@austin.utexas.edu
Asian Cultures & Languages Ph.D. Anne Bormann - dasgrads@austin.utexas.edu
Asian Studies MA Anne Bormann - dasgrads@austin.utexas.edu
Classics Ph.D. Beth Chichester - chichester@austin.utexas.edu
Comparative Literature Ph.D. Anne Bormann - dasgrads@austin.utexas.edu
Creative Writing (The New Writer’s Projects) MFA Cassandra Shulter - cshulter@austin.utexas.edu
Economics Ph.D. Vivian Goldman-Leffler - phd-econ@austin.utexas.edu
Economics – Option III* – 10 Month Track MA Kristin Hotopp - khotopp@austin.utexas.edu
Economics – Option III* – 18 Month Track MA Kristin Hotopp - khotopp@austin.utexas.edu
Economics – Option III* – 24 Month Track MA Kristin Hotopp - khotopp@austin.utexas.edu
English Ph.D. Cassandra Shulter - cshulter@austin.utexas.edu
French Ph.D. Jessica Luhn - jluhn@austin.utexas.edu
Geography MA, Ph.D. James Gunter - james.gunter@austin.utexas.edu
Germanic Studies Ph.D. Monica Urso - monicau22@austin.utexas.edu

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 Programs Degree Contact
Government Ph.D. Annette Park - gov-gpo@austin.utexas.edu
History Ph.D. Marilyn Lehman - m.lehman@austin.utexas.edu
Human Dimensions of Organizations – Option III* MA Rolee Rios - rrios@austin.utexas.edu
Iberian & Latin American Languages & Cultures Ph.D. Laura Rodriguez - lrodriguez@austin.utexas.edu
Italian Studies Ph.D. Jessica Luhn - jluhn@austin.utexas.edu
Latin American Studies MA, Ph.D. Heather Gatlin - hgatlin@austin.utexas.edu
Linguistics Ph.D. Ben Rapstine - rapstine@austin.utexas.edu
Mexican American Studies MA Natasha V. Saldana - nvs@austin.utexas.edu
Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures MA, Ph.D. Lisa Parisi - lisa.parisi@austin.utexas.edu
Middle Eastern Studies MA Lisa Parisi - lisa.parisi@austin.utexas.edu
Philosophy Ph.D. Sally Jackman - graduatephilosophy@austin.utexas.edu
Psychology Ph.D. Kimberly Terry - kterry@austin.utexas.edu
Psychology- Clinical Ph.D. Kimberly Terry - kterry@austin.utexas.edu
Religious Studies Ph.D. Cyndi Goodson - cyndigoodson@austin.utexas.edu
Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies MA Agnes Sekowski - agnes.sekowski@utexas.edu
Sociology Ph.D. Michael Schmidt - mschmidt@austin.utexas.edu
Women’s & Gender Studies MA Alma Jackie Salcedo - ajsalcedo@austin.utexas.edu

*Option III programs offer the graduate degree curriculum tailored to special needs in modes of delivery, student clientele, course design, class
meeting times and locations. Courses may be run as either in-residence or not-in-residence. Students registered in these degree programs are
not eligible for university financial aid, except federal guaranteed loans and some private sector loans.

FACT: Five Programs ranked in the Top 10

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Jackson School of Geosciences
jsg.utexas.edu
The Jackson School of Geosciences is among the oldest, most-established and well-respect-
ed geoscience programs in the world, offering an unparalleled graduate experience while still
providing students the benefits of a small college contained within a major university.

As a student, you’ll have access to world-class faculty who conduct research in all fields of
the earth sciences, spanning everything from safeguarding the environment and finding
energy to studying climate, natural hazards and ancient forms of life.

The Jackson School provides unmatched cutting-edge teaching and learning techniques for
students at all levels by offering a comprehensive curricula and early exposure to research.
Through close ties to professors coupled with a home base in the Holland Family Student
Center, you’ll be part of a robust community. Our communal atmosphere delivers sound
preparation for a professional career in geosciences, where teamwork, networking and life-
long learning are keys to success.

Programs Degree Contact

Energy & Earth Resources MA, MSEER Jessica Smith - jsmith@jsg.utexas.edu
Geological Sciences MA, MSGeoSci, Ph.D. Philip Guerrero - philipg@mail.utexas.edu

FACTS: Geosciences students and faculty keep an eye on our energy future while helping us understand the
earth’s past. Visit their Texas Pterosaur, the largest flying creature ever discovered, on campus at the
Texas Memorial Museum.
90 research scientists work for the Jackson School.

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School of Architecture
soa.utexas.edu
Precision and presence. They’re the building blocks of the world’s great architectural wonders.
They’re also attributes of the professionals trained by the School of Architecture—people who
understand the importance of getting it right, and of doing so in style.

Programs Degree Contact

Architectural History
Architectural Studies
Architecture – First Professional
Architectural – Post Professional
Architecture
Community & Regional Planning
Historic Preservation
Interior Design - First Professional
Interior Design – Post Professional
Landscape Architecture – First Professional
Landscape Architecture – Post Professional
Sustainable Design
Urban Design
MA Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MSAS Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MArch Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MArch Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
Ph.D. Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MSCRP, Ph.D. Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MSHP Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MID Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MID Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MLA Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MLA Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MSSD Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu
MSUD Maeve Rogers - maeve.rogers@austin.utexas.edu

FACTS: 28,000+ | Number of physical samples in the collection of the School of Architecture’s Materials Lab.
Get hands-on with aluminum foam, translucent concrete and more to inspire your designs.
The School of Architecture has six Labs and six Centers and Libraries

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Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
lbj.utexas.edu
The LBJ School is, above all, a professional school that grooms our graduates for real careers.
Our students benefit from extensive relationships at state, national and international levels
through our practitioner faculty and successful alumni. The LBJ School offers a broad array
of academic and research programs, including our policy and research centers that have built
our global reputation in health and social policy; international affairs and trade; technology
policy; energy and environment; and public and nonprofit management. This success is di-
rectly attributable to forging strong relationships and partnerships with public policymakers,
businesses, international agencies, nongovernmental organizations and governments at all
levels.

Programs Degree Contact

Global Policy Studies MGlobalPolStds Gwendolyn Kelso - lbjadmit@austin.utexas.edu
Global Policy Studies (DC) MGlobalPolStds Gwendolyn Kelso - lbjadmit@austin.utexas.edu
Public Affairs MPAff Gwendolyn Kelso - lbjadmit@austin.utexas.edu
Public Affairs (DC) MPAff Gwendolyn Kelso - lbjadmit@austin.utexas.edu
Public Policy Ph.D. Gwendolyn Kelso - lbjadmit@austin.utexas.edu

FACT: LBJ School has a unique 18 month degree program that puts you in Washington, D.C. for six months in the center
of it all.

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School of Information
ischool.utexas.edu
We live in an increasingly interconnected world of instant access to people, ideas and data.
The technologies of information are changing our behavior, our organizations and our soci-
ety. School of Information students learn to design new tools, analyze human activities, orga-
nize data and ensure technology serves its intended users. The iSchool offers a top-ranked,
two-year masters program, certificates of advanced study and numerous joint degrees, in the
heart of one of the best cities in the nation — known for its eclectic mix of culture and tech-
nology. We connect you with employers and with our worldwide alumni network of leaders.

Programs Degree Contact

Information Studies MSInfoStds, Ph.D. Carol Carreon - carreon@ischool.utexas.edu
Identity Management & Security - Option III* MSIMS Stephanie Michelle - stephanie@identity.utexas.
edu

*Option III programs offer the graduate degree curriculum tailored to special needs in modes of delivery, student clientele, course design, class
meeting times and locations. Courses may be run as either in-residence or not-in-residence. Students registered in these degree programs are
not eligible for university financial aid, except federal guaranteed loans and some private sector loans.

FACTS: No. 5, 2, 2 | MSIS ranked fifth in the nation, second in Legal Informatics & second in Archival Studies
Our MSIS program is ALA-accredited and HFES recognized as a professional credential in the
information field.

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Steve Hicks School of Social Work
socialwork.utexas.edu
The Steve Hicks School of Social Work challenges its students to learn the skills necessary to
improve the lives of others, alleviate social problems and promote social justice.

Here you can learn from nationally recognized faculty, social service organizations, public
institutions and research pioneers in a dynamic atmosphere that promotes learning, commu-
nity engagement and professional development.

The program prepares students for advanced social work practice with individuals, families,
groups, organizations and communities. Both the foundation and concentration curriculum
provide experiential learning through internships at selected organizations and agencies
with qualified and competent educational supervision. The program organizes and integrates
course content and field experiences using a systems/developmental framework and a
bio-psycho-social perspective.

Programs Degree Contact

Social Work MSSW, Ph.D. Andrea Montgomery - almontgomery@mail.utexas.edu

FACT: No. 5 | Ranked as one of the top 10 social work programs in the U.S. (U.S. News and World Report)

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College of Pharmacy
pharmacy.utexas.edu
Since 1893, the College of Pharmacy has distinguished itself as a leader in education, inno-
vation and practice, earning a place in the upper echelon of pharmacy colleges worldwide.
Students have access to the world-class resources of an elite program while enjoying one of
the most affordable tuition rates of any top-tier pharmacy education curriculum. The college
strives to be the leading academic center for innovative interdisciplinary research, revolution-
izing patient care both near and far.

Programs Degree Contact

Pharmaceutical Sciences MSPS, Ph.D. Char Burke - char.burke@austin.utexas.edu
Translational Sciences Ph.D. Char Burke - char.burke@austin.utexas.edu

FACT: No. 3 U.S. pharmacy program (U.S. News and World Report)

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Dual Degree & Professional Programs
gradschool.utexas.edu/dual-degree-programs
Dual degree programs are structured so that a student can pursue graduate work in two
fields and fulfill the requirements of two degrees. In programs leading to two master’s
degrees, the degrees are awarded simultaneously.

To enter a dual degree program, the student must first be accepted by both of the individual
programs before admission can be granted to the dual degree program. Applicants to dual
degree programs should observe the application deadlines of both programs. Applicants to
dual degree programs—or to more than one graduate program—will pay only the higher of
the application fees.

Dual Degree Program

Program Degree
Advertising/Business Administration MA/MBA
Advertising/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Asian Studies/Business Administration MA/MBA
Asian Studies/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Communication Studies/Business Administration MA/MBA
Communication Studies/Latin American Studies MA/MA
Communication Studies/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Community & Regional Planning/Geography MSCRP/Ph.D.
Community & Regional Planning/Sustainable Design MSCRP/MSSD
Community & Regional Planning/Urban Design MSCRP/MSUD
Energy & Earth Resources/Business Administration MA/MBA
Global Policy Studies/Asian Studies MGPS/MA
Global Policy Studies/Business Administration MGPS/MBA
Global Policy Studies/Energy & Earth Resources MGPS/MA
Global Policy Studies/Information Studies MGPS/MSInfoStds
Global Policy Studies/Journalism MGPS/MA
Global Policy Studies/Latin American Studies MGPS/MA
Global Policy Studies/Middles Eastern Studies MGPS/MA
Global Policy Studies/Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies MGPS/MA
Information Studies/English MSInfoStds/MA
Information Studies/Latin American Studies MSInfoStds/MA
Journalism/Business Administration MA/MBA
Journalism/Latin American Studies MA/MA
Journalism/Middle Eastern Studies MA/MA
Journalism/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Latin American Studies/Business Administration MA/MBA
Latin American Studies/Community & Regional Planning MA/MSCRP

20 Academics
Program Degree
Latin American Studies/Law MA/JD
Latin American Studies/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Latin American Studies/Social Work MA/MSSW
Law/Business Administration JD/MBA
Law/Community & Regional Planning JD/MSCRP
Law/Global Policy Studies JD/MSGPS
Law/Information Studies JD/MSInfoStds
Law/Middle Eastern Studies JD/MA
Law/Public Affairs JD/MPAff
Law/ Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies JD/MA
Law/Social Work JD/MSSW
Mechanical Engineering/Business Administration MSE/MBA
Middle Eastern Studies/Business Administration MA/MBA
Middle Eastern Studies/Information Studies MA/MSInfoStds
Middle Eastern Studies/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Public Affairs/Business Administration MPAff/MBA
Public Affairs/Community & Regional Planning MPAff/MSCRP
Public Affairs/Energy & Earth Resources MPAff/MSE
Public Affairs/Engineering (multiple specializations) MPAff/MSE
Public Affairs/Information Studies MPAff/MSInfoStds
Public Affairs/Social Work MPAff/MSSW
Radio-Television-Film/Business Administration MA/MBA
Radio-Television-Film/Latin American Studies MA/MA
Radio-Television-Film/Middle Eastern Studies MA/MA
Radio-Television-Film/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Radio-Television-Film/ Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies MA/MA
Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies/Business Administration MA/MBA
Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies/Public Affairs MA/MPAff
Women’s & Gender Studies/Information Studies MA/MSInfoStds
Women’s & Gender Studies/Public Affairs MA/MPAff

Professional Programs
Program Degree Contact
Texas Law JD admissions@law.utexas.edu
Texas Law LL.M. admissions@law.utexas.edu
Business Administration MBA Rene Martinez - rene.martinez@mccombs.utexas.edu
Dell Medical School M.D. applydellmed@utexas.edu

Academics 21
Take Your Place
Here, being different is no big deal.

Like Austin, the Forty Acres is a place where individuality reigns. Whether you’re a prodigy, a
personality, an aspiring entrepreneur or all of the above, you can expect to find a place in one
of The University of Texas at Austin’s 20 intercollegiate athletics programs or 1,300 regis-
tered student organizations.

Come as you are, then come together across the field, the court and the track, where cries of
“Texas! Fight!” have united Longhorns for decades.

Learn more about life on campus.

gradschool.utexas.edu/about-us/why-ut-austin/campus-life

FACTS: 124 Graduate Student Organizations

130 | Olympic medals won by UT Austin student-athletes
Since 1949, Longhorn athletics teams have earned 53 national championships.

22 Spirit and Campus Life

Photo Courtesy of Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau

Experience #ATX
It’s possible to lose and find yourself, both at the same time.

Austin, Texas, is a city for the 21st Century—diverse yet inclusive. We’re known for “keeping it
weird,” but it’s not a prerequisite, and if there’s a party, you’re invited.

Lose yourself during the annual South by Southwest and Austin City Limits festivals; keep
cool at the iconic, spring-fed Barton Springs Pool; and enhance your understanding of the
world at the Harry Ransom Center, located on campus and home to a Gutenberg Bible, the
world’s first photograph and 42 million manuscripts.

Don’t quit your day job, though. Professional opportunities abound. Interested in tech? Find
yourself at Dell, Apple or Facebook. Government? We live and work in the shadow of the Texas
State Capitol. Business? Fortune 500 company Whole Foods is headquartered right here.
Marketing? Try ad gurus GSD&M.

Whatever you decide to do, know that in Austin, one thing is almost always true: You’re always
welcome.

Visit Campus FACTS: 11th-largest city in the U.S

Austin is a great place to find yourself. So is The 300 | Days of sunshine per year
University of Texas at Austin. 250+ live music venues in Austin
It’s one thing for us to describe a campus with its There are 220 parks and 3 major lakes
own live music scene. It’s another thing entirely to
catch a show at the Cactus Café at the end of a long
day spent on the Forty Acres.

But don’t take our word for it. Come see for yourself.
gradschool.utexas.edu/about-us/why-ut-austin/visit Admission 23
Connect with Your Future
Burnt orange is for life.

When you graduate from The University of Texas at Austin, you don’t leave your determina-
tion or drive for excellence behind. You take that spirit with you into the world, where you join
a half million other alumni united by strong community and rich traditions.

Texas Exes are known worldwide for their bold spirit, pride and ambition, and are some of
the world’s most employable graduates (Global Employability Survey). Students and alumni
are directly recruited on campus and receive lifetime access to career resources through the
university as well as their college or school’s career center. With the foundation and support
of a Texas education, our graduates blaze their own trails.

No matter where life takes you after you leave the Forty Acres, keep an eye out for a burnt or-
ange bumper sticker. You’ll find fellow Longhorns in all 50 states and more than 118 countries
around the world.

FACT: 482,000+ | Number of “Texas Exes” (alumni)

24 Alumni
Apply
To be considered for graduate admission to The University of Texas at Austin, you must meet
both the minimum requirements set by the Graduate School and the requirements of the
individual graduate program to which you are applying. Often, the program’s requirements
are more rigorous than those set by the Graduate School.
gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/where-to-begin/eligibility-for-admission-consideration

CONTACT your program.

Most have additional requirements. Deadlines are set by individual graduate programs.
gradschool.utexas.edu/connect

VISIT applytexas.org and complete the online application

Completing the form online is the fastest, easiest and preferred method of completing appli-
cations.

Exceptions: Texas MBA, Cockrell School of Engineering, Dell Medical School, the Law School, and
the School of Social Work have independent applications; contact those programs directly.

PAY your application fee. Applications will not be processed until the fee is paid.
You can pay online or through the mail.

SUBMIT official transcripts to the Graduate and International Admission Center

SEND your official test scores.

First, check with your program to see which tests to take and take them on time.

Application Fees
All are $65 (except Business School) Test Scores
International Students $90 Your Scores must be sent from agency using
MPA $125 these codes:
MBA & Dual Degree with MBA $200 GRE 6882 | GMAT 396-44-45

Admission 25
Finance
From funding tuition to paying for other costs of attendance, graduate students at The
University of Texas at Austin often benefit from the support of the university.
gradschool.utexas.edu/finances

FELLOWSHIPS are awards granted to graduate students based on personal or academic

achievement. Students are nominated by their department.

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT Many graduate students are employed in some capacity during their
graduate studies, and these roles provide both financial support and valuable experience.

NON-ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT Employment in a non-academic role at the university or out in

the community is an option for many graduate students.

FINANCIAL AID For those students needing additional financial support beyond fellowships or
assistantships, financial aid is available.

Graduate School Fellowships include:

• Recruiting Fellowships
• Continuing Fellowships
• Diversity Fellowships
• Professional Development Travel Awards
• Donald D. Harrington Fellowship

Student Academic Employment Positions include:

• Teaching Assistants
• Research Assistants
• Graduate Assistantships
• Assistant Instructors
• Academic Assistants
• Graduate Tutors

Non-academic Employment Resources

• Hirealonghorn.org
• U-Temps
• Texas Recruitment and Interview Services
• UT Austin Job Central
• Internships/Jobs for Students/Alumni

26 Finance
Keep In Touch
gradschool.utexas.edu/connect
Unlike undergraduate admissions, graduate admission decisions are made by a committee
WITHIN your department. The graduate coordinator, graduate adviser and minority liaison
officer in each DEPARTMENT can assist you by providing more information about graduate
study and admission requirements for your chosen program.

PEOPLE TO KNOW

GRADUATE COORDINATORS are staff members who play a crucial role in the facilitation of a
graduate program. They may be the most important first contact you make in the department.

GRADUATE ADVISERS are faculty members who have been appointed by the department or
program to advise current students about issues related to their degree programs.

MINORITY LIAISON OFFICERS are faculty appointed to serve as resources for current and
prospective graduate students from historically underrepresented groups in their programs.

Contact 27
Contacting Your College or School
School of ARCHITECTURE soa.utexas.edu (512) 471-1922
Red McCombs School of BUSINESS mccombs.utexas.edu (512) 471-5921
Moody College of COMMUNICATION moody.utexas.edu (512) 471-5775
College of EDUCATION education.utexas.edu (512) 471-7255
Cockrell School of ENGINEERING engr.utexas.edu (512) 471-1166
College of FINE ARTS finearts.utexas.edu (512) 471-1655
Jackson School of GEOSCIENCES jsg.utexas.edu (512) 471-6098
School of INFORMATION ischool.utexas.edu (512) 471-3821
School of LAW law.utexas.edu (512) 471-5151
College of LIBERAL ARTS liberalarts.utexas.edu (512) 471-4271
College of NATURAL SCIENCES cns.utexas.edu (512) 471-3285
School of NURSING nursing.utexas.edu (512) 471-7311
College of PHARMACY pharmacy.utexas.edu (512) 471-1737
LBJ School of PUBLIC AFFAIRS lbj.utexas.edu (512) 471-4962
School of SOCIAL WORK socialwork.utexas.edu (512) 471-5457
Dell MEDICAL School dellmedschool.utexas.edu

The Graduate School is responsible for the quality and vitality of graduate education
at the university and strives to create an academic environment that is second to
none in intellectual richness and diversity. We work to ensure graduate students have
the support and resources they need to succeed in graduate school.

UTGRADSCHOOL @utgradschool
@UTAUSTIN

The Office of Graduate Studies

110 Inner Campus Drive, Stop G0400
Austin, TX 78712-1710
Phone: 512-471-4511 | Fax: 512-475-8851
gradschool.utexas.edu