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.
The College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin stands as a premier center for scientific exploration and education, integrating life, physical, and mathematical sciences. It is one of the nation's largest science colleges, home to numerous top-ranked programs led by world-renowned faculty, including recipients of prestigious awards like the Nobel and Abel Prizes. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on learning and research, featuring the largest undergraduate research program at a single university. Students gain access to cutting-edge facilities such as the Texas Advanced Computing Center and McDonald Observatory. This dynamic environment fosters critical thinking, drives significant discoveries addressing global challenges, and prepares future leaders in science and technology.
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