University of Texas at Dallas

The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university  located  in Richardson, Texas, in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It is one of the largest public universities in the Dallas  region .   

UTD’s trajectory as one of the fastest-growing public universities in the U.S. is fueled by its bright students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the stature of its programs. Designated as an “R1” institution – a classification reserved for doctoral universities with “very high research activity” – by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, UTD is part of The University of Texas System and is aligned strategically with other institutions, corporations, and nonprofits, including medical school, UT Southwestern, and prestigious universities worldwide.   

UT Dallas is ranked the #3 Best Public University in Texas by  U.S. News & World Report ,  No.  1 in Texas  for students  authorized to  participate  in STEM  OPT  in 2024,  and  No. 18 medical feeder school in the U.S. (American Association of Medical Colleges).  

The University was initially founded in 1961 as a private research arm of Texas Instruments focused on doctoral programs and later expanded to  master's  and undergraduate programs.  The  600-acre campus sits north of downtown Dallas and minutes away from global corporate headquarters and a renowned arts district.  

UT   D allas  is home to  30,000  students, including over  4 ,000  international students from  more than  100  countries. Th e  student body  benefits  from a residential campus known for academic rigor, career focus, social opportunities, and a sustainable and  natural  landscape featuring more than 7,000 trees. UT   D allas  achieved STARS Gold status for sustainability and was named  a Bee  Campus USA, Tree Campus  USA,  and Bicycle Friendly University .    

The University is associated with four Nobel Prizes and has members of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering on its faculty with notable research projects areas such as  space science, bioengineering, cybersecurity, nanotechnology, and behavioral and brain sciences . UTD's academic areas of strength include  science, technology , engineering,  animation and game development ,  mathematics, business ,  management , and  the social  sciences.  

The University has developed a breadth of highly diverse educational paths with  1 6 0  academic programs across seven schools, including:   

Harry W.  Bass  Jr.  School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology  

Behavioral and Brain Sciences    

Economic, Political and Policy Sciences    

Erik Jonsson School  of  Engineering and Computer Science   

Interdisciplinary Studies   

Naveen Jindal School of Management  

Natural Sciences and Mathematics  

In addition to an array of nationally ranked programs, UT   D allas  is a campus enriched by notable art collections  including the renowned Crow Museum of Asian Art  and  many  service-learning opportunities.  Last year, UTD students logged more than  90 ,000   hours   of student community service .    The University’s NCAA Division II athletics program fields 15 teams, and students  participate  in over  4 00  student organizations, various intramural sports  with 30  club sports ranging from archery, cycling,  rugby  and cricket .     

At graduation, UTD students are ready for the next phase of their careers. Programs like  UTDesign ,  UTDsolv ,  UTDiscovery ,  UTeach  Dallas, and the Teacher Development Center allow students to stretch their creativity and work on projects with  other institutions, organizations, and companies  before they graduate. The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship also provides students  at all levels  with the tools they need to launch businesses, and the  more than   3,400   internships students  participate  in each year provide them with real-world experience .   

UT   D allas  is at the heart of a complex of major multinational technology corporations, the Telecom Corridor.  More than 5,700 businesses  operate   in the corridor , including 600 of the world's largest telecommunications and networking companies, such as AT&T, Verizon, Cisco Systems, Samsung, ZTE, MetroPCS, Texas Instruments, Qorvo and Fujitsu.  

UT   D allas  attracts an uncommon combination of student and faculty resources to the dynamic and globally connected Dallas-Fort Worth area. As the  fourth-largest metropolitan  area in the United States with a high concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, DFW’s thriving business enterprises make it a hub of major career opportunities. With shopping, entertainment venues, professional sports, museums, and nature trails, there is always something new to explore in the area.