Founded in 1883, the University of Texas at Austin is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System, which includes nine universities and six health institutions.
Located in the heart of Austin, the 430 acre campus boasts to state-of-the-art facilities and the Harry Ransom Center, home to one of the world's largest collections of Dylan Thomas' papers and manuscripts.
The University has been ranked as one of the top 20 public universities in the US (U.S. News & World Report) and has more than 51,000 students.