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Nicknamed the “Forty Acres” after the size of the university’s original 1883 footprint, The University of Texas at Austin’s main campus is a 431-acre urban oasis in the heart of the capital city of Texas. Campus is home to landmarks like the Tower at the heart of campus or the Perry-Castañeda Library with over 70 miles of book stacks. Discover the creativity of the Blanton Museum of Art and the exterior installation from Ellsworth Kelly, "Austin."

Explore our opportunities to learn more about campus and what makes life great on the Forty Acres. Currently, the university is operating remotely and all on-campus events are suspended, but we’re excited offer some other great ways for you to get a peek at Longhorn life.

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Live Virtual Sessions
Sign up for a live virtual tour or an online information session about admissions or one of our academic programs.
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Look Around Virtual Tour

Take a 360° look at some of our most beloved campus spots on this virtual tour.

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Admissions Welcome Center

The Admissions Welcome Center, which opened in 2020, is located on the ground floor of the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL).

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Campus Map

Get the lay of the land by exploring our interactive, mobile-friendly campus map.