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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. We are excited to showcase a few ways that you can get a peek at Longhorn life.

Registration for on-campus tour is now open for high school juniors and admitted high school seniors.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit campus and take a tour.

Live Virtual Sessions

Look Around Virtual Tour

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

Admissions Welcome Center

Learn more about visiting the Admissions Welcome Center.

On-Campus Opportunities

On-campus tour registration is now open for high school juniors and admitted high school seniors.

Meet a Longhorn

Jalyn, Texas ‘23

Computer Science

Dallas, Texas

How she’s changing the world
I hope to change the world by not only creating new, innovative tech but also making it so accessible that whether the user is an eight-year-old or an 80-year-old, they can enjoy my new contributions.

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