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The University of Texas System is one of the largest and most prestigious public university systems in the United States, comprised of nine academic universities and five health institutions—including UT Austin, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conducting more than $4.3 billion in annual research, the UT System leads the world in cancer immunology, semiconductor microelectronics, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.
Austin · Thirteen Institutions, Six Medical Schools & $4.3B in Annual Research. The University of Texas System is one of the largest and most prestigious public university systems in the United States, comprised of nine academic universities and five health institutions—including UT Austin, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conducting more than $4.3 billion in annual research, the UT System leads the world in cancer immunology, semiconductor microelectronics, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.
Applications processed through constituent UT institutions (UT Austin, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, UT San Antonio, UT El Paso, UT Rio Grande Valley, UT Tyler, UT Permian Basin). Holistic review via ApplyTexas or Common App. TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international candidates across UT System universities. UT Austin priority deadline November 1, 2026; Regular deadline December 1, 2026; other UT institutions rolling through March 1, 2027.
Elite cancer biology doctorate at the world's #1 cancer hospital, investigating immune checkpoint biology, CAR-T cell engineering, targeted oncotherapy, and metastasis genomics.
System-wide multi-million dollar endowment ensuring that qualifying full-time undergraduate Texas residents pay zero tuition and mandatory fees at UT System universities.
Ranked among the top 10 computer science programs globally, focusing on large-scale machine learning, autonomous robotics, formal systems verification, and cybersecurity.
World-renowned medical institution home to six Nobel laureates, providing clinical training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
Interdisciplinary graduate program in geothermal energy systems, carbon capture and underground sequestration, hydrogen storage, and energy project finance.
State-supported semiconductor defense fellowship utilizing cleanroom fabrication facilities at UT Austin to research 3D heterogeneous packaging and microchip security.
Chancellor of the University of Texas System
UT System Administration
Dr. James B. Milliken is Chancellor of the UT System, overseeing statewide higher education policy, academic medical center expansion, capital development, and ...
View researcher profile ↗President of The University of Texas at Austin and Professor of Finance
Office of the President and McCombs School of Business
Dr. Jay Hartzell is an economist researching corporate finance, real estate capital markets, institutional governance, and university research commercialization...
View researcher profile ↗President of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Peter Pisters is an internationally recognized cancer surgeon specializing in soft tissue sarcoma, clinical trial design, hospital quality metrics, and glob...
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