Explore the Forty Acres
Visiting campus is the best way to know if UT Austin is right for you. Take a tour with current students and get a feel for our community.
Your
future
starts
here
Longhorns Dream Big. So Can You.
You embrace a challenge. You’re open to discovery. And you’re ready to make an impact. UT Austin is the place that can empower you with the resources, experience and support to shape your future.
We’re a passionate community known around the world for our bold spirit and competitiveness. We’re committed to innovative learning and discovery. And we encourage creativity and critical thinking to solve real-world problems. Together, we can help you challenge ideas, pursue passions and explore new interests — to redefine what’s possible.
Texas has a broad range of subjects to explore.
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170+
Nationally Ranked
fields of study -
32
Undergraduate programs ranked No. 1 in Texas
Start big with the nation’s largest undergraduate research program.
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#1
U.S. university with National Science Foundation (NSF) research financing
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#19
for Scientific Research (Nature Index)
Find Your
Community
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1,000+
student organizations
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libraries, museums
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career centers
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100,119
football fans with you
at the game
Be Social
@bealonghorn
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Get ready to apply to UT for free! 🤘
From October 12-18, 2026, Texas residents can apply to UT Austin for undergraduate admission, including first-year freshman and transfer applicants, without paying an application fee! Select the free waiver option in the Common App to take advantage of Free Application Week!
Oct 12
A day on the Forty Acres is a day well-spent. 🧡 Follow along with Texas Social Media Ambassador @eliza_andriassyan as she takes you through a day in her life as a Longhorn!
Oct 11
Did you know UT Austin offers over 170 majors? Get to know a few from the Longhorns studying them right now! 📚
Oct 9
Did you know you can apply for on-campus housing as soon as your admission application is complete? Housing on the Forty Acres is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend applying early!
Once your admission application is in, take the next step and apply for housing to find your place in a built-in community of fellow Longhorns. 🏠
Learn more about on-campus housing at the link in our bio!
Oct 7
One of our top tips for applying to UT Austin? Connect with an admissions counselor! 🤘
Whether you meet virtually or at one of our admissions centers, our counselors are here to answer your questions about the application, the admissions process and life on the Forty Acres.
Meet with an admissions counselor by visiting the link in our bio!
Oct 5
See what’s new on the Forty Acres! 🤘 UT Austin is expanding its academic offerings with six new bachelor’s degrees, available to all Fall 2027 freshmen!
Explore the new programs and find one that could be the right fit for you at the link in our bio!
Oct 4
Applying to UT? 🤘 Make sure these important app deadlines are on your calendar!
Early Action: Apply by October 15 to receive a decision notification by January 15.
Regular Deadline: Apply by December 1 to receive a decision notification by February 15.
Choose the timeline that works for you and get ready to submit your application!
Oct 2
One month down, so much more to come. 🤘 See how Texas Social Media Ambassador @everett.etie is making the most of his first month on the Forty Acres!
Oct 1
The Early Action deadline is only two weeks away! Submit your app by October 15 and your supplemental materials by October 22 to #BeALonghorn 🤘
Oct 1
Taking a moment to appreciate a few of our favorite views around the Forty Acres. 🧡
Sep 29
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The entrepreneurial ambition, creative spirit, southern hospitality and revitalizing green space of our capital city provide the perfect backdrop for your college experience.
