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.
-
170+
Nationally Ranked
fields of study -
32
Undergraduate programs ranked No. 1 in Texas
Start big with the nation’s largest undergraduate research program.
-
#1
U.S. university with National Science Foundation (NSF) research financing
-
#19
for Scientific Research (Nature Index)
Find Your
Community
-
1,000+
student organizations
-
24
libraries, museums
and cultural centers -
18
career centers
-
100,119
football fans with you
at the game
Be Social
@bealonghorn
@bealonghorn
Texas Honors is a collection of programs that gives you opportunities to connect with faculty, employers and fellow students while building a community centered on your area of study! With small cohorts and personalized opportunities, Texas Honors is a great way to strengthen your academic experience and prepare for what comes next.
Explore available honors programs and learn how to apply at the link in our bio! 🤘
#BeALonghorn
Sep 2
It`s officially been one full week of making memories with #UT30 🧡 📸
Aug 30
New opportunities are coming to the Forty Acres!
Starting Fall 2027, UT Austin is introducing new majors and minors across several colleges.
Swipe through to explore what’s new and discover a program that matches your interests. 🤘
Aug 27
Why wait to study abroad?
With Take the World by the Horns, your first semester at UT Austin begins in Athens, Copenhagen, Panama City, Seoul or Stockholm. Earn course credit, build lifelong friendships and experience hands-on learning before you even set foot on the Forty Acres.
Ready to Take the World by the Horns? Select your interest in your UT admission application!
Learn more by clicking our link in bio! 🔗
#UTAustin #BeALonghorn #UT31
Aug 11
The wait is over! 🤘 The Fall 2027 freshman admission application is officially OPEN with an Early Action Deadline of Oct. 15 and a Regular Deadline of Dec. 1.
This is your chance to show us how you’re going to change the world. Start your application, share your story and take the first step toward becoming a Longhorn.
#BeALonghorn
Aug 1
Are you 100% committed to UT? Share these graphics on your story with your answers to announce that you’re a Longhorn! Hook ‘em 🤘🤘
#BeALonghorn #UT30
May 4
Let’s get you Longhorn official 🤠🤘 Log in to MyStatus to accept your admission and pay your deposit (if required) by Friday, May 1, to finally, officially, forever be a Longhorn!!
#BeALonghorn #UT30
Apr 28
Let’s give it up one last time before they join us on the Forty Acres... This is #UT30!
#BeALonghorn
Apr 24
From across Texas and beyond, big things are waiting on the Forty Acres 🧡 #UT30, we’re ready for you!
#BeALonghorn #UTAustin
Apr 17
From lecture halls to lawn chairs, study huddles to midterm resets — this is a week at UT in the School of Civic Leadership, where bold thinking becomes everyday practice. As a Longhorn, you’ll experience big ideas, real community and the support to keep moving (shoutout to career services 🙌). Can you see yourself here yet?
#BeALonghorn #UTAustin
Apr 13
Austin is Uniquely Ambitious
The entrepreneurial ambition, creative spirit, southern hospitality and revitalizing green space of our capital city provide the perfect backdrop for your college experience.
