The Biomedical Engineering department at The University of Texas at Austin, located within the esteemed Cockrell School of Engineering, is a leading center for education and research dedicated to improving human health. It integrates engineering principles with biological and medical sciences to develop innovative solutions for critical healthcare challenges. Offering comprehensive programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, the department provides a strong foundation in research and fosters extensive interdisciplinary collaboration across the university, including with the Dell Medical School, and with industry partners. Students engage in cutting-edge projects within state-of-the-art facilities, preparing them to translate discoveries into impactful real-world applications.
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The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 52,384 students as of Fall 2022, it is also the largest institution in the system. Founded in 1883, UT Austin is considered a Public Ivy. The university is a major center for academic research, with research expenditures totaling $679.8 million for fiscal year 2018. It joined the Association of American Universities in 1929. The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries, including the LBJ Presidential Library and the Blanton Museum of Art, and operates various auxiliary research facilities, such as the J. J. Pickle Research Campus and the McDonald Observatory.